Ilia Topuria believes he would retain featherweight title after welterweight bout with Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria stated that if he moves up to welterweight, things will be different because he plans to return to the lightweight division after facing Islam Makhachev. Topuria expressed confidence that he could retain his featherweight title despite moving up multiple weight classes. The statement reflects Topuria's willingness to challenge Makhachev at a higher weight class. He appears confident in his ability to manage fights across multiple divisions. The post presents Topuria's perspective on a potential superfight scenario.