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FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

Javier Mendez: Khabib was worried about Alexander Volkanovski giving Islam Makhachev trouble

Khabib Nurmagomedov correctly predicted that Alexander Volkanovski would be a tough out for Islam Makhachev.

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Conor McGregor told referee stopped him from being killed in UFC bout

The Notorious tapped out to a neck crank in the fourth round of his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018

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Conor McGregor told only referee stopped him from being KILLED by Khabib Nurmagomedov

Nurmagomedov tapped out McGregor in their 2018 grudge fight and the Irishman has been told that referee Herb Dean spared his life in the fight

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Conor McGregor hits out at "fat" Khabib Nurmagomedov and rules out UFC rematch

Conor McGregor has held a long-term rivalry with former UFC opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov whom he lost to in 2018, but has poured cold water on a sequel with the retired star in a fresh rant

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Javier Mendez thinks Makhachev vs. Volkanovski rematch happens, says fight met Khabib’s expectations

With both Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski on board, why shouldn't Part 2 happen?

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Islam Makhachev: I tried to knock out Alexander Volkanovski, ‘but this guy is so strong’

Alexander Volkanovski was more durable than Islam Makhachev expected at UFC 284.

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Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev will clear out lightweight, then go after welterweight title

Coach Javier Mendez sees lightweight champ Islam Makhachev moving up to welterweight one day. Saturday, he defends his belt at UFC 284.

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Javier Mendez doesn’t expect Islam Makhachev to finish Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284

Javier Mendez expects Alexander Volkanovski to go the full 25 minutes with Islam Makhachev at UFC 284.

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MMA Junkie’s 2022 Coaches of the Year: Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez

They crowned UFC and Bellator champions in 2022. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez are MMA Junkie's 2022 Coaches of the Year.

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Coach Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev’s size and grappling will be too much for Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284

Coach Javier Mendez breaks down Islam Makhachev's title defense vs. Alexander Volkanovski.

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Islam Makhachev's own coach admits UFC champion is ranked too highly

UFC lightweight champion Makhachev landed himself the No.2 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings when he defeated Charles Oliveira for the belt back in October

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Coach Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev got UFC pound-for-pound ranking quickly: ‘He needs to do more’

Coach Javier Mendez wants to see more from Islam Makhachev.

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Coach Javier Mendez praises Usman Nurmagomedov’s Bellator title win: ‘He made it look easy’

Javier Mendez promises Usman Nurmagomedov is a future star after claiming Bellator gold.

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Javier Mendez: Beneil Dariush deserves UFC title shot, but fans want Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski

Javier Mendez admits Beneil Dariush should be next in line for a title shot but says that's not how the UFC works.

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Javier Mendez: Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘on track to being the greatest coach of all time’

Javier Mendez thinks former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will not only be remembered as a great fighter, but as a great coach.

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Jake Paul admits he was "in trouble" after making recent career announcement

YouTube star turned boxer Paul admitted he got himself into a big of trouble after teasing an MMA announcement with a "big organisation"

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Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach backs Jake Paul to make impact in MMA

Javier Mendez is a renowned coach in the MMA world, training legendary world champions including Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier and Luke Rockhold - and he believes Paul can make it in the sport

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Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach makes "part-time" claim about UFC legend

Nurmagomedov has been retired from the UFC since 2020 where he last fought in victory over Justin Gaethje, but his long-term coach Javier Mendez has claimed that he only trained his striking part-time

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Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev works year-round on striking, but Khabib Nurmagomedov only did part time

Ahead of UFC 280, Javier Mendez explains why he thinks Islam Makhachev is a better striker than Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Islam Makhachev ranked above Khabib Nurmagomedov by UFC legend's coach

Former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is helping Islam Makhachev prepare for his shot at the world title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 later this month

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Jake Paul doubles down on MMA move by teasing fight with a "big organisation"

YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul has stayed quiet in recent months about the possibility of having an MMA bout but has now teased an announcement with a "big organisation"

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Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev the most well-rounded lightweight of all time

"I am going on record saying as the lightweight, he is hands down the number one of all time, best in all areas."

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Conor McGregor given "no respect" from rival's coach after coronavirus outburst

McGregor mocked Khabib Nurmagomedov father's death following his lengthy battle with Covid-19 and MMA coach Javier Mendez has lost all respect for the Irishman

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Javier Mendez sees inconsistencies in legal system as Cain Velasquez remains in jail: ‘It makes zero sense to me’

Cain Velasquez's long-time coach speaks in-depth publicly about the arrest for the first time.

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Conor McGregor told he "wouldn't do much" against ex-champion Charles Oliveira

The former two-weight UFC world champion is set to return at the start of next year, and Oliveira has been angling for his next world title bout to be against the Irishman

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