Islam Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, has expressed admiration for Ilia Topuria’s recent achievements, saying a fight could happen. Topuria became a two-weight world champion after stopping Charles Oliveira in his last fight at UFC 317 on June 28, 2025, to win the vacant belt. The belt followed after his featherweight title win, a run where he stopped Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.
Makhachev’s Coach Opens The Door For A Topuria Fight
