Javier Mendez disagrees with the concept Umar Nurmagomedov would not deserve a title battle at UFC 311
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez, who spoke with Danny Segura about Hubmos MMA, courtesy of MMAJunkie, responded to Merab Dvalishvili’s feedback.
“Here is what I imply: After I fought Cory Sandhagen, the UFC mentioned whoever wins that battle, whether or not it is Sean O’Malley or Merab, shall be in competition for the title,” Mendes mentioned in Spain. He instructed Habremos MMA. “That is what the UFC instructed Umar and Sandhagen. So why is it that now that the battle is over and Umar has received, what the UFC mentioned is now not true? The UFC would not need this battle That is why they introduced Umar to the sphere, proper?
“When[Dvalishvili]received they usually interviewed him and mentioned that is your subsequent problem, Merab mentioned, ‘Oh, Dana has to speak to me.’ He must get to know me as an individual after which we’ll discuss it.’Why? The UFC wished this battle. Umar didn’t say, “If we win in opposition to Sandhagen, we now have to battle for the title.” No, they have been those who mentioned the winner will go for the title subsequent, in order that’s all we’re doing. Umar mentioned to me, “Right here you go, coach.” If they do not give me the title, I simply need to battle earlier than Ramadan. ‘That is it. He simply wished to battle. ”
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