Mendez watched Gaethje-Topuria fight 9 times

Master coach Javier Mendez said he has watched Justin Gaethje's win over Ilia Topuria nine times. The veteran coach attributed his repeated viewing to the unique pace of the fight.

According to Mendez, the fight's back-and-forth flow is unlike any bout he has watched over many years. Both fighters kept up constant pressure, and the momentum shifted at every moment, which kept viewers focused throughout.

The coach noted that fights like this are rare, and that he picks up new details each time he watches. His comments show that the bout has drawn wide attention among experts as well.

By comparison, Mendez pointed out that he did not show the same interest in the Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Conor McGregor fight. Saying he has watched that bout only three times, Mendez stressed that Gaethje-Topuria is worth watching again.