Ilia Topuria says he'd keep featherweight title after Islam Makhachev fight

Ilia Topuria has stated that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, the situation would be different because he intends to return to lightweight afterward. The featherweight champion appears to be contemplating a potential superfight at a higher weight class while planning to maintain his position in his current division. Topuria's comments suggest he envisions a scenario where he could challenge Makhachev without vacating his featherweight title. The statement reflects the champion's confidence in managing multiple weight classes and his strategic thinking about future matchups.