Coach Javier Mendez changes tune after Charles Oliveira UFC 289 win
Ahead of UFC 289, American Kickboxing Academy head coach, Javier Mendez had claimed that even with a victory – Charles Oliveira would likely not deserve a title rematch with his…
“Come on, he is an Olympic level wrestler” -Javier Mendez weighed in on a potential meeting between Khamzat Chimaev versus Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman is currently coming off the back of consecutive losses to Leon Edwards. Their rivalry not only cost Kamaru Usman his welterweight title, but has left him in a…
Javier Mendez believes there’s been a misunderstanding surrounding Khabib Nurmagomedov’s life decision after MMA Exit
Earlier this year, former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked the mixed martial arts community by seemingly announcing his departure from the sport entirely. The news came a few years…
AKA coach Javier Mendez opened up about Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski rematch
AKA coach Javier Mendez opened up about Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski and revealed that the UFC lightweight champion wants a rematch. During his appearance on Ep.126 of Jibber with…
Javier Mendez details how Khabib Nurmagomedov stepping down from coaching affected Islam Makhachev
Coach Javier Mendez recently opened up about how Khabib Nurmagomedov’s decision has affected Islam Makhachev, who has been used to having him by his side throughout his career. In a…
Javier Mendez reveals the one Warrior at middleweight that he favors to beat both Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya
Javier Mendez doesn’t think either fighter would do well against a middleweight with dominant wrestling. Javier Mendez says that he’d confidently favor Khamzat Chimaev to defeat both Alex Pereira and…
Khabib Nurmagomedov pays respects to Javier Mendez following Usman Nurmagomedov’s win at Bellator 292
Continuing the Russian dominance on the global MMA scene, former UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s cousin Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his Lightweight belt at Bellator 292. In doing so, the younger…
Javier Mendez unsure if Islam Makhachev can finish Alexander Volkanovski on the ground at UFC 284
Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC lightweight title against fellow champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 next month. The 145-pound king will be moving up a weight division…
Javier Mendez gives surprise prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284
American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez expects Alexander Volkanovski to go the full 25 minutes with Islam Makhachev. Lightweight champion Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) will make his first title…
Javier Mendez has given an update regarding Islam Makhachev’s preparations for his upcoming fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284
The AKA headcoach Javier Mendez has given an update regarding Islam Makhachev’s preparations for his upcoming fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. Javier Mendez recently made an appearance on…