Ilia Topuria revealed that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he would not be stripped of his lightweight title because he plans to continue defending the 155-pound championship. The featherweight champion expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's recent performance against Renato Moicano, stating he knew Pimblett was limited but didn't realize how much. Topuria's comments suggest ongoing negotiations or discussions about a potential superfight with Makhachev. The statement indicates UFC may be willing to allow simultaneous title pursuits across weight classes. Details about timing or formal agreements were not provided.
