Considering that UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is yet to fight Gaethje, Mendez doesn’t see ...

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his ...

Islam Makhachev could find himself in a difficult position if he agrees to fight Ilia Topuria, according to a former two-weight UFC champion. The Dagestani has solidified his status as the greatest ...

Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals key differences between him and Khabib Nurmagomedov, highlighting unique skills and strategy.

AKA head coach Javier Mendez has dropped yet another bomb in the never-ending Khabib vs. Islam Makhachev debate on who is ...

Islam Makhachev against Ilia Topuria is the biggest bout in the UFC outside of Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall. That’s according to ...

Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria may be off the table following rumors between Makhachev and third ranked lightweight Justin ...

Daniel Cormier recently heaped praise on Charles Oliveira and a few other prominent names in the UFC lightweight (155-pound) division.

Islam Makhachev's ability to adapt on the fly sets him apart, according to his coach, Javier Mendez. Unlike Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose dominance was based on relentless pressure and top control, ...

Brendan Schaub thinks Alex Pereira losing his title is a problem for the UFC. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light ...

Will Ilia Topuria get the next UFC lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev? Arman Tsarukyan believes so.

A UFC presenter calls Ilia Topuria the next big star, pointing to a key reason behind his rapid rise in the MMA world.