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

There's a reason that he's calling for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev, and it isn't because he simply wants the UFC to draw a big pay-per-view buyrate. It's because - on paper at least - the ...

Drawing comparisons ... “I don’t think any man from 155lbs to 185lbs can beat Islam Makhachev,”Ali Abdelaziz said. “I think Islam will beat Alex Pereira at 205. I swear to Allah.

Now they’re saying Ilia Topuria might not get a crack at Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title ... White said that Tsarukyan ...

A UFC veteran backs Islam Makhachev’s take on Ilia Topuria, agreeing with his assessment: “He’s got a great point.” ...

Aljamain Sterling dives into a Topuria vs. Makhachev fight, talking speed, kicks, and wrestling. Who comes out on top? Find out.

With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) looking for fresh blood, Gaethje thinks he can jump into ...