Team Khabib Nurmagomedov was the best MMA team in the world right now. Big names like Islam Makhachev, Usman Nurmagomedov, ...

The building blocks for a potential super fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are being put in place. There's no doubt a clash between the two current pound-for-pound bests would be big for ...

Different MMA teams—from Fighting Nerds to Xtreme Couture and many others—are filled with exceptional talent, making it difficult to pick the best fighter from any one camp. The same holds true for ...

Islam Makhachev is undoubtedly one of the top fighters in the UFC right now, often hailed as an upgraded version of Khabib Nurmagomedov due to his well-rounded skill set in both striking and grappling ...

A coach of six UFC champions reveals who stands out above them. Few MMA coaches have accomplished what Javier Mendez has in the sport with the American Kickboxing Academy general coaching world ...

DUBAI – Javier Mendez likes what he sees out of Islam Makhachev in his newly minted weight class. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds. He ...

View post: Former UFC Champion Benson Henderson Ends Retirement at 42 Years Old Islam Makhachev has cemented himself as one of the most dominant forces in UFC history, boasting a 27-1 record and a ...

Islam Makhachev is cementing an incredible legacy, but there’s still a plethora of fighters who’d make for fantastic match-ups, with his coach, Javier Mendez, revealing who he’d like the Russian to ...

American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez says the book on beating Ilia Topuria starts with one commandment: don’t box him. “Stay out of boxing range, one million percent,” Mendez said on ...

Javier Mendez considers Ilia Topuria to be a nearly complete fighter. Topuria has appeared nearly flawless so far, with 15 finishes in his 17 career wins. “El Matador” is undoubtedly one of the best ...

Javier Mendez doesn’t think fans are eager to watch Sean O'Malley fight. Mendez recently acknowledged Movsar Evloev as the most deserving UFC featherweight title contender. However, the American ...