Islam Makhachev’s long-time head coach, Javier Mendez has shared his thoughts on the current debate regarding the UFC’s best pound-for-pound number one, questioning Jon Jones’ perceived status as current pacesetter amid his inactivity from the Octagon.
Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight champion and pound-for-pound number one ranked fighter on the promotion’s books, has been heavily linked with a return to action as soon as January in California, in the form of a UFC 311 headliner against former-foe and streaking contender, Arman Tsarukyan.
