Javier Mendez has watched Justin Gaethje's victory over Ilia Topuria nine times, with the veteran coach explaining that the bout’s back-and-forth nature makes it unlike anything he’s ever seen.
Veteran coach Javier Mendez revealed on Submission Radio that he has watched Justin Gaethje's victory over Ilia Topuria nine times. Gaethje claimed the UFC lightweight title by fourth-round technical knockout after Topuria's corner halted the bout at UFC Freedom 250 in June, ending Topuria's unbeaten streak.
Mendez called the bout his favorite fight to watch, highlighting the dramatic momentum swings throughout the contest. In contrast, Mendez noted he has only watched Khabib Nurmagomedov's victory over Conor McGregor three times, arguing Gaethje and Topuria delivered an unprecedented level of back-and-forth action.
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