Ilia Topuria says he'd keep featherweight title after welterweight Makhachev bout

Ilia Topuria has stated that if he moves up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev, everything will be different because he plans to return to the lightweight division afterward. This suggests Topuria believes he could challenge for a higher weight class without relinquishing his current featherweight championship. The comments indicate Topuria is thinking about legacy fights beyond his current division. His statement implies confidence in being able to compete at multiple weight classes. The remarks add fuel to ongoing speculation about potential superfights in the UFC.