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Khamzat Chimaev's dominant yet cautious approach at UFC 319, focusing on control and takedowns rather than finishes, has sparked debate. His coach Javier Mendez defends the strategy as effective and appropriate for winning the title, while fighters like Demetrious Johnson support the style, emphasizing that fans can simply choose not to watch if they dislike it.
Javier Mendez, coach at American Kickboxing Academy, reflects on Sergei Pavlovich's time training at the gym, praising his talent, power, and humility. Mendez recalls how Pavlovich excelled in standup but struggled in grappling with fighters like Cain Velasquez and Daniel Cormier. However, Mendez believes Pavlovich has since evolved and improved his skills, now possessing a well-rounded game with knockout power. Pavlovich is set to face Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 295.
Javier Mendez, coach of Islam Makhachev, is excited about a potential rematch between Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski after Volkanovski's impressive performance at UFC 290. Volkanovski, who suffered his first octagon loss to Makhachev earlier this year, retained his featherweight title with a third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez. Despite undergoing an elbow procedure, Volkanovski expects to be ready for Makhachev's return at UFC 294 in October. Mendez praised Volkanovski's display and expressed anticipation for a future fight between the two champions. Another potential rematch for Makhachev is against Charles Oliveira, who recently rebounded with a TKO victory. The final decision on Makhachev's opponent rests with the UFC.
Javier Mendez, coach of Islam Makhachev, is excited about a potential rematch between Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski after Volkanovski's impressive performance at UFC 290. Volkanovski, who suffered his first octagon loss to Makhachev, retained his featherweight title with a third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez. Despite undergoing an elbow procedure, Volkanovski expects to be ready for Makhachev's return at UFC 294. Mendez praised Volkanovski's display and expressed anticipation for a future fight between the two. Another potential rematch for Makhachev is against Charles Oliveira, who rebounded with a TKO win over Beneil Dariush. Mendez emphasized that the UFC decides the title fight schedule, not Oliveira.