During a recent episode of The Schmozone Podcast, Mendez seemed certain that Islam Makhachev will get a title shot if he wins against Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49. The MMA coach stated that it was not possible for any fighter on the roster to get ahead of Makhachev should he win Saturday.
Sharing his thoughts on the Dagestani lightweight contender, Mendez said:
Further into the conversation, Mendez also mentioned how the UFC was attempting to bolster Islam’s profile and prepare him for a title bout.
Watch Javier Mendez talk about Makhachev on The Schmozone Podcast below:
Islam Makhachev is currently on a nine-fight winning streak, having defeated fighters like Arman Tsarukyan, Davi Ramos, Drew Dober and Thiago Moises. His last fight was against Dan Hooker, where he secured a first-round submission win at UFC 267.
Javier Mendez discusses key distinctions between coaching Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev
In a recent interview with Submission Radio’s Denis Shkuratov and Kacper Rosolowski, American Kickboxing Academy founder and coach Javier Mendez detailed the major differences between ‘The Eagle’ and his protégé, Islam Makhachev.
Mendez said:
Catch the entire conversation with Javier Mendez on Submission Radio below:
Makhachev is set to square off against Bobby Green in a catchweight – 160 pound – fight at UFC Vegas 49.
‘King’ secured a recent win against Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271 via a unanimous decision. Green was asked to fill in for Beneil Dariush on short notice after ‘Benny’ pulled out of the fight due to a fibula fracture during training.
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