Javier Mendez (Guest) - EP #88

AKA Founder, head trainer, friend, and business partner of Mike, Javier Mendez, Skypes in for this episode from Dubai to give all the updates on Khabib’s camp before his title fight next weekend against Justin Gaethje. The two also discuss Khabib's potential TUF appearance, Conor vs Poirier, Jav's adventures mingling with billionaires, Gaethje's comments and fight strategy, Khabib's standup game, Islam's canceled fight, how Stylebender dismantled Costa, and so much more! We had so many fan questions for Jav that we had to give him his own full episode. This is a must-watch before UFC 254! Watch the taping of this video here: https://youtu.be/F8GMPvIf91Q Be sure and check out all the clips and highlights of The Real Quick With Mike Swick Podcast at the official clip account, Quick Swick Clips: http://www.youtube.com/c/QuickSwickClips Please check out our sponsors: AKA Thailand, The Worlds Premier Luxury Training Resort. Save 10% now by booking online at AKAThailand.com! Check out the full line of Fitroo by Khabib at https://fitroo.com "It's not just a Snack, it's a way of life..." Go to https://www.manscaped.com and use Promo Code: “Quick” to save 20% and get free shipping! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the show 1:29 Javier's first time running Khabib's team 3:53 Khabib can't take pictures with fans 7:01 Jav and Khabib planned to do the camp in Dubai 8:45 Should Michael Chandler or Tony Ferguson be the backup? 11:19 Would Khabib fight Conor, Poirier, or GSP on TUF? 13:42 Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier at Cowboy Stadium would be huge! 15:47 Khabib's level of fame is unbelievable 18:18 Team Khabib is the best real family fight team 22:26 Javier is blown away by experiences he's had with billionaires 26:03 The most important advice Javier gives to Khabib 31:36 Jav's take on Gaethje's comments and fight strategy 35:25 Half the people don't realize how good Khabib's standup is 38:21 Justin Gaethje has the best low kick in the sport 43:24 How Khabib uses striking makes him even more dangerous 47:25 Once Khabib's got you figured out, you're going down 49:28 Mike and Javier just found out Islam's fight is canceled 53:22 Usman Nurmagomedov is the killer of the group 54:39 The mindset that all young fighters need 57:22 Javier knew Stylebender was gonna own Costa 1:01:28 Ziplining is not for Jav 1:03:16 Future podcast lineup and last call for Khabib questions! Business E-mail: Info@MikeSwick.com Follow: Javier Mendez: https://www.instagram.com/akajav http://Twitter.com/akajav https://www.facebook.com/javier.mendez.5220 Mike Swick: http://www.Instagram.com/Mike_Swick http://www.twitter.com/OfficialSwick http://www.Facebook.com/MikeSwick Mike Swick is a 15-time UFC veteran and a former top contender in two weight divisions. He is also the founder and CEO of the AKA Thailand super gym in Phuket, as well as the owner of Swick Savage™ and Savage Life Media™. Follow Us: http://www.youtube.com/c/RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-quick-w-mike-swick-podcast/id1268441670 http://soundcloud.com/RealQuickPodcast http://Instagram.com/RealQuickWithMikeSwick http://Twitter.com/RQMSPodcast ​​https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=408915&refid=stpr Host: Mike Swick Guest: Javier Mendez Produced & Directed by: Mike Swick Filmed & Edited by: Greg Blunt Clips and Marketing by: Evan Shoman Music Producer: Benny Youngbaht Music: Danny Bunnathong Artwork: Simon Netherton For more info about AKA Thailand: http://AKAThailand.com https://www.youtube.com/c/AKAThailandGym http://Instagram.com/AKAThailand http://Facebook.com/AKAThailandGym http://Twitter.com/AKAThailand Thank you for listening!