Mendes does not consider the rematch with Tsarukyan the most difficult test for Makhachev

Alexandr Ormanji Feb. 13, 2024, 5:32 p.m.

Javier Mendez, head coach of the AKA gym, spoke about a possible rematch between his ward, the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev And Arman Tsarukyan.

“I don’t think that the fight with Tsarukyan is the most difficult test for Makhachev. I think the toughest opponent would be someone like Justin Gaethje. I think this is exactly what we should be prepared for. Arman? We'll worry about him when the time comes, but right now I'm not worried about it. I don't think about him at all. He's a great prospect... No, he's no longer a prospect, he's a contender, I'm sorry. But I’m not worried about him because he’s not our opponent yet. When he becomes a rival, then we will see what we can do with him. But as long as Islam wants to be a champion, he will be one.”

Let us remind you that in the first fight, Makhachev won against Tsarukyan by unanimous decision.

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