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’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 ...

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

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

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

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

Makhachev vs. Topuria Islam Makhachev, who captured the lightweight title, has established himself as a formidable force in the realm of MMA. His grappling prowess, rooted in wrestling and jiu-jitsu, ...

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

Alexander Volkanovski has admitted several massive changes to his training camp ahead of UFC 314. Volkanovski headlines the ...

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, ...