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

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

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

Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.

Topuria will vacate the featherweight belt in favor of a lightweight title run once Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes ...

Islam Makhachev's head coach Jaiver Mendez explains why his fighter isn't keen on facing Ilia Topuria in his next title ...

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

Dustin Poirier discusses Islam Makhachev’s possible move to middleweight and Ilia Topuria’s lightweight ambitions, doubting ...

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

UFC bigwig Dana White was publicly pitched a “crazy” champion-versus-champion fight by his good friend Joe Rogan before ...

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

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