Javier Mendez
Islam Makhachev’s coach open to ‘perfect matchup’ Justin Gaethje next after UFC 313
Javier Mendez is not opposed to Justin Gaethje getting the next UFC lightweight title shot. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) called for a title shot after defeating Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in this past Saturday’s UFC 313 co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Considering that UFC lightweight...
Javier Mendez feels bad for Arman Tsarukyan, hopes Islam Makhachev fight rebooked
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s coach wants the Arman Tsarukyan fight rescheduled. Tsarukyan pulled out of his title fight against Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) just one day before UFC 311 due to a back injury. Makhachev faced Renato Moicano instead, submitting him in Round 1 this past Saturday...
Javier Mendez responds to Merab Dvalishvili claiming Umar Nurmagomedov doesn’t deserve UFC 311 title shot
Merab Dvalishvili has been very vocal about his thoughts on the merit of Umar Nurmagomedov’s title shot. The UFC bantamweight champion doesn’t see Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) deserving of the title opportunity, which is set to play out in the co-main event of UFC 311 on Jan. 18...
Islam Makhachev’s coach: Beating Charles Oliveira would make Ilia Topuria a true lightweight
Javier Mendez is not interested in UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev fighting Ilia Topuria – for now. Featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) teased a move up to 155 pounds and expressed interest in a potential fight with Charles Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC). Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1...
Javier Mendez doesn’t think Ilia Topuria can hang with Islam Makhachev on the ground
Javier Mendez sees Ilia Topuria having a tough time with Islam Makhachev on the ground. After becoming the first fighter to knock out Max Holloway at UFC 308, featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) continued to express interest in a fight with lightweight champion Makhachev. Topuria is confident...
Javier Mendez finds it ‘weird’ that Merab Dvalishvili refuses to acknowledge Umar Nurmagomedov as No. 1 contender
Javier Mendez is confused why Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t want to fight Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) dethroned Sean O’Malley with a dominant decision win to claim the bantamweight title in Saturday’s UFC 306 headliner at Sphere in Las Vegas. In the post-fight news conference, Dvalishvili insisted that...
Javier Mendez likes Islam Makhachev’s chances at middleweight: ‘He’s that good’
Javier Mendez backs Islam Makhachev moving up to middleweight. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) dreams of dual-champion status, but his plans of moving up to welterweight have been put on hold after his friend Belal Muhammad captured the 170-pound title. Arman Tsarukyan is touted to be...
Javier Mendez not interested in Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘He doesn’t need to fight him’
Javier Mendez thinks Ilia Topuria needs to pump the brakes on his push to get a lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev. Mendez, head coach of Makhachev and other notable fighters at American Kickboxing Academy, heard of Topuria’s request to fight Makhachev but was not interested in the idea....
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