Coach explains what is motivating Cain Velasquez ahead of Francis Ngannou fight
On Sunday evening, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will return from a hiatus of almost three years to battle brick-fisted knockout...
EXCLUSIVE | Javier Mendez gives his thoughts on what is next for Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier had originally planned to retire by his 40th birthday. Well, things may have changed.
"DC's" birthday...
Coach wants Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch next
The next fight of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov remains a mystery. In the opinion of Nurmagomedov's head coach Javier Mendez, however,...
EXCLUSIVE | Coach Javier Mendez explains how AKA became one of the greatest gyms...
When MMA fans think of the top gyms in the sport, some of the first to come to mind are JacksonWink, American Top Team, and...
EXCLUSIVE | Coach Javier Mendez believes Ngannou is one of the most dangerous fights...
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is back.
Velasquez is set to return to the Octagon on Feb. 17 against Francis Ngannou. The former champ...
Coach believes Dana White will persuade Daniel Cormier to delay retirement plans
UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has long planned to retire in March of 2019, when he turns 40. From the sounds of it, however,...
Khabib Nurmagomedov campaigns for Javier Mendez to be named Coach of the Year for...
Javier Mendez, who serves as the head coach at American Kickboxing Academy in Fresno, California, has had a huge year. He shepherded Khabib Nurmagomedov...
VIDEO | Coach says Cain Velasquez’ UFC contract is ‘for sale’
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"There's contract negotiations going on that I'm not privileged to know. But I do know that other organizations are interested in buying Cain ...
EXCLUSIVE | Coach wants Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight Ferguson, GSP next, but retirement is...
This Saturday's UFC 229 title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor is all anybody can talk about these days. This massive lightweight title fight...
EXCLUSIVE | Khabib Nurmagomedov coach Javier Mendez praises ‘great fighter’ Conor McGregor
This Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title opposite former...
EXCLUSIVE | Coach Javier Mendez is confident Khabib Nurmagomedov’s injury issues are in the...
Khabib Nurmagomedov has long been considered one of the best lightweights in the world, but for a time between 2014 and 2016, his standing...
EXCLUSIVE | Javier Mendez not confident Khabib Nurmagomedov will take ‘safe route’ and wrestle...
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against former UFC...
EXCLUSIVE | Javier Mendez feels Conor McGregor crossed line with trash talk, but Khabib...
The UFC 229 press conference, which featured UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and his upcoming opponent Conor McGregor, produced all of the trash talk...
BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 99 // Jimmie Rivera | Javier Mendez
BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation!
This episode kicks off with No. 5 ranked bantamweight in the UFC and one of...
EXCLUSIVE | Coach Javier Mendez breaks down Luke Rockhold vs. Chris Weidman rematch
In December of 2015, in the co-main event of UFC 194, Luke Rockhold stepped into the cage with Chris Weidman in hopes of capturing...
EXCLUSIVE | Coach Javier Mendez will support Daniel Cormier “100%” if he pursues Jones...
Last week, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones stated that he hopes to fight his arch rival Daniel Cormier twice more before they...
EXCLUSIVE | Coach Javier Mendez explains how he’s reduced AKA fighter injuries by “50...
As the home of current and former champions like Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cain Velasquez and Luke Rockhold, American Kickboxing Academy is one of...
EXCLUSIVE | Javier Mendez assures Luke Rockhold will always be welcome at AKA
For many years, Luke Rockhold was one of the most visible and successful fighters training out of American Kickboxing Academy, and a crucial training...
BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 94 // Javier Mendez | Dominick Reyes | Curtis Blaydes
BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation!
We kick things off with head coach and founder of the American Kickboxing Academy, Javier Mendez. Grooming talented athletes...
