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

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

Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) ...

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

Islam Makhachev’s coach exudes confidence after issuing an ultimatum to fight Ilia Topuria, calling him a “true warrior.” ...

Magomed Zaynukov is confident he will shine in UFC after working with world champions, including lightweight king Islam ...

In a historic move, featherweight UFC champion Ilia Topuria has vacated his title to chase greener pastures in the ...

Following Ilia Topuria's announcement of a move up to lightweight, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he must fight a contender ...

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

The manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev seemingly doesn't want to see the Russian fight Ilia Topuria next.

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