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Javier Mendez: Merab Dvalishvili ‘showboated his way to winning’ vs. Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311

Javier Mendez thinks Merab Dvalishvili's antics swayed the judges in his favor against Umar Nurmagomedov.

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Coach Javier Mendez sheds light on Cain Velasquez sentencing, recounts emotional conversation

Coach Javier Mendez reacted to news of Cain Velasquez's prison sentence and revealed new details not known prior.

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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.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach explains why Islam Makhachev is a better ‘student’

Makhachev has emulated his childhood friend Khabib by reigning as UFC lightweight champion

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Javier Mendez feels bad for Arman Tsarukyan, hopes Islam Makhachev fight rebooked

Javier Mendez says "no fighter should have to go through what that poor guy did" and hopes Arman Tsarukyan still gets his shot.

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Javier Mendez wishes Umar Nurmagomedov told him about broken hand during UFC 311 fight

"If he had told me he broke his hand, I would have changed the game plan," Javier Mendez said in the aftermath of UFC 311.

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Javier Mendez has surprise pick for UFC champion Islam Makhachev’s toughest fight

Many folks might disagree with Javier Mendez's pick for UFC champion Islam Makhachev's toughest fight.

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Javier Mendez responds to Merab Dvalishvili claiming Umar Nurmagomedov doesn’t deserve UFC 311 title shot

Javier Mendez responds to critics claiming Umar Nurmagomedov doesn't deserve the title shot vs. Merab Dvalisvili at UFC 311.

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Javier Mendez explains why Islam Makhachev is No. 1 pound-for-pound best, not Jon Jones

For Javier Mendez, there's little debate on who's the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter today.

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Cain Velasquez announced as team manager in new Global Fight League, names Javier Mendez coach

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is the latest big name to be snatched up by the fledgling Global Fight League.

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UFC 311: Javier Mendez unsurprised to see Arman Tsarukyan rematch Islam Makhachev for title

Coach Javier Mendez had a feeling Islam Makhachev would fight Arman Tsarukyan again after their first bout in 2019.

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MMA Junkie’s 2024 Coach of the Year: Mike Valle

He crowned two UFC champions and helped others further their MMA careers. That's why Mike Valle is MMA Junkie's 2024 Coach of the Year.

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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.

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Javier Mendez: Usman Nurmagomedov ‘the most talented I’ve ever trained’

Javier Mendez had high praise for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.

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Javier Mendez doesn’t think Ilia Topuria can hang with Islam Makhachev on the ground

Javier Mendez doesn't think it would be wise for Ilia Topuria to go to the mat with Islam Makhachev in a fight.

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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.

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Javier Mendez compares Jon Jones to Lance Armstrong, discredits UFC champ as MMA GOAT

Javier Mendez believes UFC champ Jon Jones' past failed drug tests eliminate him from the greatest of all time discussion.

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Usman Nurmagomedov vows to ‘maul’ Alexandr Shabliy, have Khabib ‘put the belt around my waist’ at Bellator San Diego

Usman Nurmagomedov will have Khabib in his corner for the first time since becoming champion at Bellator Champion Series: San Diego.

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Javier Mendez likes Islam Makhachev’s chances at middleweight: ‘He’s that good’

Javier Mendez backs Islam Makhachev moving up to middleweight.

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Javier Mendez: Injured Islam Makhachev ‘definitely not’ fighting at UFC 308 in October

Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev's return won't be going down at UFC 308 in October.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach details one skill the UFC legend ‘needs to master’

Khabib retired unbeaten as lightweight champion, and he now coaches the incumbent Islam Makhachev – his childhood friend from Dagestan

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Javier Mendez says Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘needs to master’ cornering: ‘He goes a little crazy’

Javier Mendez thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov could use some work on his cornering.

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Stephen A. Smith: Conor McGregor ‘has no business being in the octagon’ with Islam Makhachev

There's just no way we should ever see Conor McGregor fight Islam Makhachev, according to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

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Javier Mendez confident Dustin Poirier’s guillotine won’t work on Islam Makhachev at UFC 302

Coach Javier Mendez doesn't think it's a good idea for Dustin Poirier try to score his first guillotine at UFC 302.

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Javier Mendez not interested in Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘He doesn’t need to fight him’

Islam Makhachev's coach weighs in on Ilia Topuria's comments of interest in a UFC lightweight title shot.

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