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.

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

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 ...

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

UFC president Dana White has explained why Ilia Topuria decided to vacate the featherweight championship and move divisions.

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

After Ilia Topuria vacated the UFC featherweight title earlier this week, his decision has been questioned by Daniel Cormier ...

Not everyone is convinced that Ilia Topuria’s voyage into the lightweight division will last. On Wednesday, UFC CEO Dana ...

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

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