Ilia Topuria says he won't be stripped if he moves up to fight Islam for both belts

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria revealed he has received assurance that he will not be stripped of his 145-pound title if he moves up to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight belt. Topuria stated he plans to continue defending the featherweight championship even if he competes at lightweight. He also expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's recent performance against Renato Moicano, saying he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but didn't realize how bad. Additionally, Topuria commented on the quality of the fight. These statements come amid ongoing speculation about potential super fights and champion-versus-champion matchups in the UFC.