Maynard Comments on Upcoming UFC 142

Posted on Jan 7, 2012 in UFC

In a recent interview with Gray Maynard, the two-time lightweight champion stated that he doesn’t think featherweight Chad Mendes is ready for a title shot. Mendes doesn’t agree with Maynard and thinks that with 11 fights to his name he is ready. “Maynard saying that he doesn’t think that I’m ready for a title shot – I don’t know why Maynard’s saying anything about anyone,” said Mendes. Mendes is scheduled to fight Jose Aldo for UFC 142 which takes place on January 14^th in Rio De Janeiro.

Gray Maynard has been supporting Jose Aldo from the very beginning. Maynard flew down to Brazil to train with Aldo, teaching him how to prepare for Mendes’ wrestling moves. Maynard believes Aldo is ready for the fight and thinks that Mendes does not have enough experience to meet the challenge.

In response to learning the Maynard has been training with Aldo, Mendes said, “So wrestling? I don’t care who he’s working with. He can work with the best wrestler in the entire world for a camp, and his wrestling isn’t going to be anywhere near as good as mine. I’m sure he understands that.” With Aldo training for Mendes’ strong wrestling skills, Mendes is training for Aldo’s killer striking skills.