Ilia Topuria says he would retain featherweight title after welterweight Makhachev bout

Ilia Topuria has stated that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, things would be different because he would return to the lightweight division afterward. The featherweight champion believes he could keep his title despite competing at a higher weight class. Topuria's comments suggest confidence in handling a move up while maintaining his championship status. The post provides limited context about when or how such a fight might materialize.