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Javier Mendez is the founder of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) and one of the most successful coaches in MMA history. A former ISKA Kickboxing World Champion, he has coached legendary UFC champions including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, Cain Velasquez, and Islam Makhachev.
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Achievements & Coaching
Major Titles
Verified achievements recognized on the rankings.
- Founder of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)
- Coach to multiple UFC Champions (e.g., Khabib, Cormier, Velasquez, Makhachev)
- Multiple "Coach of the Year" awards
- Founder and Head Coach of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)
- Coach of UFC Champions Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Daniel Cormier
- Former ISKA World Kickboxing Champion
Notable Students
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Key Accomplishments
- 2x UFC Heavyweight Champion
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Key Accomplishments
- UFC Heavyweight Champion
- UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
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Key Accomplishments
- UFC Lightweight Champion
- #1 P4P
- UFC Welterweight Division
+ 2 more accomplishments
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Key Accomplishments
- UFC Lightweight Champion
- Undefeated 29-0
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Key Accomplishments
- UFC Middleweight Champion
- Strikeforce Middleweight Champion
Videos
MMA Grappling
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Matches & highlights
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Conversations & interviews
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Performance scorecardOverall 4,390
Instructor Ranking Points
Overall Points4,390
Gi Points100
No-Gi Points0
MMA Points4,000