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.
Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) ...
Ilia Topuria has taken the MMA world by storm with his dominant performances inside the octagon, which saw him win and defend ...
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 ...
Islam Makhachev’s manager insists Ilia Topuria must first defeat a top lightweight contender, suggesting a bout against Dustin Poirier or Charles Oliveira.
UFC bigwig Dana White was publicly pitched a “crazy” champion-versus-champion fight by his good friend Joe Rogan before ...
A look at the opening betting odds for the upcoming UFC 314 main event - Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes for the vacant ...
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 ...
Ilia Topuria aims to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight belt, but Javier Mendez believes he needs to prove himself ...