Born in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), Bakole is ranked as the number two contender by the WBO and the WBA, ...

Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev welcomes all challengers, and that includes UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria.

Topuria will vacate the featherweight belt in favor of a lightweight title run once Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes ...

Islam Makhachev’s manager insists Ilia Topuria must first defeat a top lightweight contender, suggesting a bout against Dustin Poirier or Charles Oliveira.

Islam Makhachev’s coach exudes confidence after issuing an ultimatum to fight Ilia Topuria, calling him a “true warrior.” ...

Javier Mendez compares Islam Makhachev to Alex Pereira, analyzing strengths ahead of a potential fight against Ilia Topuria.

Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) ...

The manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev seemingly doesn't want to see the Russian fight Ilia Topuria next.

In a shocking turn of events, Ilia Topuria has opted to vacate the UFC Featherweight title, with a new champion set to be ...

Topuria aims to move up to 155lb and challenge Islam Makhachev, leaving Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes to clash over the vacant 145lb belt ...

Before he was a UFC star, Paddy Pimblett's perfect MMA record was destroyed when he was choked unconscious in 35 seconds by ...

UFC president Dana White shocked the world Thursday night when he announced that UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria was ...