Javier Mendez reviews Gaethje-Topuria fight nine times, contrasts with McGregor bout
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Javier Mendez has watched Justin Gaethje's title win over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 nine times, citing its intense back-and-forth nature. Gaethje emerged victorious after Topuria's corner stopped the fight following the fourth round, handing Gaethje the lightweight title. Mendez praised the unpredictable momentum shifts throughout the bout, calling it a favorite match of his. He compared it to Khabib Nurmagomedov's victory over Conor McGregor, which he has seen only three times, emphasizing the unique dynamic of the Gaethje-Topuria fight.
- •Javier Mendez watched Gaethje-Topuria nine times for its dramatic action.
- •Gaethje won the lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
- •The fight ended after Topuria's corner called it after the fourth round.
- •Mendez noted the fight's unpredictable momentum shifts throughout.
- •He compared Gaethje-Topuria to Nurmagomedov-McGregor in terms of competitiveness.
- 5:02 AMSherdog — Javier Mendez watched Gaethje-Topuria 9 times, Khabib-McGregor just 3
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Javier Mendez watched Gaethje-Topuria 9 times, Khabib-McGregor just 3
"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.
"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.
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External links- SherdogOct 27, 2026, 5:02 AMJavier Mendez watched Gaethje-Topuria 9 times, Khabib-McGregor just 3
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.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 5:02 AMJavier Mendez watched Gaethje-Topuria 9 times, Khabib-McGregor just 3
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.
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