Ilia Topuria says he would retain featherweight title after welterweight fight with Islam

Ilia Topuria has stated that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he plans to return to the lightweight division afterward while keeping his featherweight title. Topuria believes the situation would be different from a typical weight class move because he intends to come back down. The statement suggests Topuria is considering a superfight scenario while maintaining his championship status. This reflects ongoing speculation about potential matchups between champions across different weight classes.