Javier Mendez explains why Islam Makhachev is No. 1 pound-for …
3 days ago · For Mendez, there’s no debate. He thinks that people misunderstand the point of the discussion, which is why there’s a debate triggered. He respects Jones and sees him as the greatest fighter of all time, which is a different label than the pound-for-pound best. “The pound-for-pound conversation is now,” Mendez said.
Renowned MMA coach Javier Mendez explains why Islam …
2 days ago · Javier Mendez on Pound-For-Pound Debate Involving Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones. During a recent appearance on Hablemos MMA, Javier Mendez shared his take on why Islam Makhachev has the rightful number one spot on the official UFC pound-for-pound rankings (via MMAJunkie). “This is what I always say: How many fights does Jon …
Javier Mendez responds to Merab Dvalishvili claiming Umar …
2 days ago · Javier Mendez, trainer of Nurmagomedov, disagrees with Dvalishvili’s claims. “This is what I say: When he fought Cory Sandhagen, UFC said that whoever wins that fight would fight for the title – whether it was going to be )Sean) O’Malley or Merab,” Mendez told Hablemos MMA in Spanish. “That’s what the UFC told Umar and Sandhagen.
Cain Velasquez announced as team manager in new Global Fight …
4 days ago · The 42-year-old will serve as a manager in the team-based league, the GFL said Friday in a news release. Velasquez named his longtime trainer at American Kickboxing Academy, Javier Mendez, as his team’s head coach. Mendez’s pupils include Velasquez and UFC champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev and Daniel Cormier.
Javier Mendez answers if he sees Islam Makhachev vs
Dec 24, 2024 · Coach Javier Mendez recently discussed how he and Khabib Nurmagomedov plan to prepare Islam Makhachev for his upcoming fight. Makhachev is set to attempt his fourth lightweight title defense...
Javier Mendez thinks Islam Makhachev can win UFC …
Dec 26, 2024 · American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez has full confidence in Islam Makhachev’s ability to capture gold at 185 pounds. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. He rules a division where the athletes are 30 …
UFC 311: Javier Mendez unsurprised to see Arman Tsarukyan …
5 days ago · Mendez, leading coach at American Kickboxing Academy and Eagles MMA, had a feeling his student Makhachev… Arman Tsarukyan has worked his way back to a rematch with Islam Makhachev, and this time ...
"They have a lot to say" - Javier Mendez makes opinion clear on …
Dec 26, 2024 · Islam Makhachev's potential move to welterweight is on hold for the time being, according to his longtime coach Javier Mendez. The Dagestani has shared interest in moving to 170 pounds in...
Javier Mendez Chooses To Focus On UFC 311 Fights Instead Of …
Dec 24, 2024 · Javier Mendez prioritizes UFC 311 fights over Khabib Nurmagomedov’s emotions, focusing on preparation and strategy for the big event.
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Javier Mendez Details What …
Dec 18, 2024 · Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Javier Mendez Details What Needs to Happen First. Appearing as a guest on Submission Radio, Javier Mendez shared his belief that a win over someone like Charles Oliveira would give Ilia Topuria credibility as a lightweight (via MMAJunkie).