Arman Tsarukyan has worked his way back to a rematch with Islam Makhachev, and this time it’s for the UFC lightweight title. Javier Mendez is not surprised one bit. Mendez, leading coach at American ...

Islam Makhachev has been ruling the UFC pound-for-pound list for some time now. The lightweight champion has defended his title thrice and has proved his mettle on multiple occasions. Now, the ...

Is Islam Makhachev destined to become the first-ever three-weight UFC champion? Thus far, there have only been nine fighters in the promotion’s 30+ year history who have captured gold in two ...

Islam Makhachev’s coach Javier Mendez believes Ilia Topuria must prove himself as a lightweight if he wants a title shot at 155 pounds. Topuria currently holds the UFC Featherweight Championship. “El ...

Islam Makhachev is ready to defend his UFC lightweight title for the fourth time next month. The Dagestani star will take on Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 and remains confident about his win. Ahead of ...

Javier Mendez, head coach of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, has shut down growing speculation about a fight between Makhachev and featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria. The coach has ...

It seems like every UFC champion these days is eyeing double-championship status, and with another successful lightweight title defense, Islam Makhachev could make a strong case for moving up or ...