American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendes said he does not expect justice from the matchmakers of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). His words are quoted by Submission Radio.
The mentor of the Russian fighter Islam Makhachev noted that ratings do not affect decisions in the UFC. He admitted that he does not expect that his ward will soon receive a title fight. However, Mendes noted that this is quite natural.
“I always say whoever becomes a contender, it will not be fair. This is not a sport, but entertainment. The UFC organizes money fights, this is what matters to them, ”said the specialist. In his opinion, the Irish promotion star Conor McGregor will get a chance to fight for the UFC title faster than Makhachev.
Makhachev scored nine victories in a row and repeatedly declared his readiness to hold a championship fight. On February 27, he will face the American Bobby Green.
McGregor is a former two-weight UFC champion. He has not fought since the summer of 2021, when he was injured in a duel with Dustin Poirier.
Source: Lenta
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