Ilia Topuria says he'd keep featherweight title while moving up to fight Makhachev

Ilia Topuria has stated that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, everything would be different because he would return to the lightweight division afterward. Topuria believes he can retain his title while competing at a higher weight class. The featherweight champion appears confident about maintaining his championship status even if he takes a superfight at 170 pounds. This statement suggests Topuria sees himself capable of competing across multiple weight divisions without relinquishing his current title. The Georgian fighter's comments indicate he's open to the challenge of facing the lightweight champion.