Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev welcomes all challengers, and that includes UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria.

Islam Makhachev’s manager insists Ilia Topuria must first defeat a top lightweight contender, suggesting a bout against Dustin Poirier or Charles Oliveira.

Javier Mendez isn’t sure if Ilia Topuria has earned the right to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Dustin Poirier lost to the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov for the undisputed title after winning the interim belt against ...

Coach Javier Mendez looks forward to a potential matchup between UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.

A UFC lightweight star questions Islam Makhachev’s middleweight aspirations and Ilia Topuria’s ambitions to move up in the ...

Former UFC star questions Ilia Topuria’s decision to fight Islam Makhachev. Is he making the right move? See the expert's take!

Javier Mendez compares Islam Makhachev to Alex Pereira, analyzing strengths ahead of a potential fight against Ilia Topuria.

Dan Hooker has suggested his fight with Justin Gaethje has been shortened from five rounds to three at the latter’s request.

UFC head honcho Dana White, in his signature no-nonsense style, sent shockwaves through the MMA world during his latest ...

Ilia Topuria’s move up to lightweight has raised question marks over his next steps. Topuria vacated his UFC Featherweight ...

Ilia Topuria is doing everything possible to sprint towards a UFC Lightweight title shot, but 155-pound kingpin Islam ...