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

Ilia Topuria has stated that he believes he would keep his featherweight title even if he moved up to fight Islam Makhachev at welterweight. The featherweight champion indicated that after such a fight, he would return to the lightweight division. Topuria's comments suggest he sees a potential superfight scenario where he could compete at a higher weight class without vacating his current championship. The statement reflects his confidence in managing multiple weight classes simultaneously. No official discussions or negotiations for such a bout have been announced by the UFC.