Archives for Javier Mendez

Coach Saw ‘Warning Signs’ Ahead Of Lee’s Comeback

Kevin Lee was more focused on APEX and Khabib Nurmagomedov when he should have been concentrating on Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC Vegas 76, argues former "Eagle" coach at AKA.

Khabib Nearly Fought In UFC Again: ‘He Came Close’

Javier Mendez describes how Khabib Nurmagomedov nearly returned to action after retiring in 2020, only to leave after Conor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier.

Morning Report: Islam Makhachev’s coach hoped for Beneil Dariush win at UFC 289, believes Charles Oliveira deserves rematch

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Islam Makhachev’s team is prepared for the UFC lightweight champion to face Charles Oliveira again.

Coach: Khabib Nurmagomedov was ‘concerned’ for Islam Makhachev facing Alexander Volkanovski

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Khabib Nurmagomedov knew Islam Makhachev would have his hands full with Alexander Volkanovski, according to the former champ’s longtime coach. After retiring from MMA in 2020, Nurmagomedov anointed...

Khabib Was ‘Really Worried’ About Makhachev Vs. Volk

Islam Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, reveals just how stressed Khabib was leading up to UFC 284.