Javier Mendez seems to think Islam Makhachev’s remaining time in in mixed martial arts could be limited.
Makhachev recently vacated his lightweight title and moved up to welterweight. He has been promised the next welterweight title shot against Jack Della Maddalena, although a date is yet to be decided. There has already been speculation about whether Makhachev will defend his welterweight title if he wins or move back to lightweight.
Mendez’s recent revelation makes Makhachev’s career trajectory even more confusing. According to the American Kickboxing Academy head coach, Makhachev will fight only twice more after facing Maddalena.