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Ilia Topuria stated that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, everything would be different because he would return to the lightweight division afterwards. The featherweight champion appears to be considering a potential superfight with the lightweight champion. Topuria's comments suggest he believes he could compete at welterweight without vacating his featherweight title. The statement indicates his confidence in being able to handle the weight jump and maintain his championship status. However, no official fight has been announced between the two champions.
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