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.

Dana White announced UFC 314 for Miami and atop the card is a surprising title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego ...

Alexander Volkanovski can become UFC featherweight champion again without avenging his loss to Ilia Topuria. UFC CEO Dana ...

Michael Chandler returns against Paddy Pimblett and Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull makes his UFC debut against Yair ...

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It's all change at the top of the UFC featherweight division. UFC president and CEO Dana White has announced that champion ...

Ilia Topuria has decided to depart the UFC featherweight division, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to fight for ...

Alexander Volkanovski has said he will be in “scary” form against Diego Lopes, as the pair prepare to fight for the vacant ...

Alexander Volkanovski will now be fighting for the UFC featherweight title against an unexpected adversary in his next outing after Ilia Topuria vacated the 145-pound strap in a surprising turn of eve ...

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