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) ...

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

Discussions have become tense between UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria ...

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

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

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

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

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

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria may not happen as quickly as anticipated, at least if the UFC lightweight champion's manager ...

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