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Chad Mendes

Chad Mendes

“Money”

FeatherweightUnited States

18Wins
5Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWLLW

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Profile

Age
41 (born May 1, 1985)
Born in
Hanford
Height
5' 6"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
66"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
9-5
Title fights
3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC9

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Decision 3

Losses in the UFC5

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.28 top 58%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.85
Striking accuracy50%Better than 73% of featherweights
Strike defense67%Better than 98% of featherweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
3.48 top 7%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.3
Takedown accuracy48%Better than 72% of featherweights
Takedown defense100%Better than 100% of featherweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Mendes last fought on December 29, 2018 (Loss vs Alexander Volkanovski). Mendes has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Chad Mendes

Chad Mendes "Money" is a featherweight mixed martial artist, born in Hanford, United States, on May 1, 1985. Mendes stands 5' 6", has a 66" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Mendes turned professional in 2008, debuting with PFC. A 9-0 record outside the UFC came first. Mendes made a UFC debut at UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort in February 2011 and beat Michihiro Omigawa by decision. In the UFC, Mendes is 9-5 across 14 fights.

A finisher on the feet, Mendes has won 6 of 9 UFC fights by knockout. By the numbers, Mendes defends takedowns better than 99% of featherweights and avoids strikes better than 98% of featherweights.

Mendes's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 in December 2018, where Mendes lost to Alexander Volkanovski.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Alexander Volkanovski

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R2 4:14

    UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2

    Dec 29, 2018

    28Str 3TD 1KD
  2. W

    Myles Jury

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:52

    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov

    Jul 14, 2018

    17Str 0TD 1KD
  3. L

    Frankie Edgar

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 2:28

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale

    Dec 11, 2015

    5Str 0TD 0KD
  4. L

    Conor McGregor Title

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 4:57

    UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor

    Jul 11, 2015

    31Str 4TD 0KD
  5. W

    Ricardo Lamas

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 2:45

    UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas

    Apr 4, 2015

    27Str 0TD 2KD
  6. L

    Jose Aldo Title

    Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00

    UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2

    Oct 25, 2014

    77Str 1TD 0KD
  7. W

    Nik Lentz

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2

    Dec 14, 2013

    35Str 7TD 0KD
  8. W

    Clay Guida

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R3 0:30

    UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2

    Aug 31, 2013

    32Str 3TD 1KD
  9. W

    Darren Elkins

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:08

    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez

    Apr 20, 2013

    7Str 0TD 1KD
  10. W

    Yaotzin Meza

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:55

    UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson

    Dec 14, 2012

    10Str 0TD 1KD
  11. W

    Cody McKenzie

    KO/TKO · Punch to Body At Distance · R1 0:31

    UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2

    Jul 7, 2012

    8Str 0TD 1KD
  12. L

    Jose Aldo Title

    KO/TKO · Knee to Head In Clinch · R1 4:59

    UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes

    Jan 14, 2012

    13Str 0TD 0KD
  13. W

    Rani Yahya

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2

    Aug 6, 2011

    35Str 5TD 0KD
  14. W

    Michihiro Omigawa

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort

    Feb 5, 2011

    56Str 4TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Chad Mendes is 18-5 across 23 professional fights in 5 promotions, since a pro debut on September 26, 2008 (PFC). 9 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins18

  • KO/TKO 8
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 8

Pro losses5

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Decision 1
Finish rate
56% of wins
Longest win streak
11

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC9-52011
WEC4-02010
PFC3-02008
TPF1-02009
Tachi Palace Fights1-02009

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Alexander Volkanovski TKO (punches), R2 UFC 232 Dec 29, 2018
W Myles Jury TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov Jul 14, 2018
L Frankie Edgar KO (punch), R1 The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale Dec 11, 2015
L Conor McGregor TKO (punches), R2 UFC 189 Jul 11, 2015
W Ricardo Lamas TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas Apr 4, 2015
L José Aldo Decision (unanimous), R5 UFC 179 Oct 25, 2014
W Nik Lentz Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 Dec 14, 2013
W Clay Guida TKO (punches), R3 UFC 164 Aug 31, 2013
W Darren Elkins KO (punches), R1 UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez Apr 20, 2013
W Yaotzin Meza KO (punches), R1 UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson Dec 14, 2012
W Cody McKenzie KO (punch to the body), R1 UFC 148 Jul 7, 2012
L José Aldo KO (knee), R1 UFC 142 Jan 14, 2012
W Rani Yahya Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 133 Aug 6, 2011
W Michihiro Omigawa Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 126 Feb 5, 2011
W Javier Vazquez Decision (unanimous), R3 WEC 52 Nov 11, 2010
W Cub Swanson Decision (unanimous), R3 WEC 50 Aug 18, 2010
W Anthony Morrison Submission (guillotine choke), R1 WEC 48 Apr 24, 2010
W Erik Koch Decision (unanimous), R3 WEC 47 Mar 6, 2010
W Mike Joy Decision (unanimous), R3 Tachi Palace Fights 1 Oct 8, 2009
W Steven Siler KO (punches), R1 TPF: Best of Both Worlds Jul 16, 2009
W Art Arciniega Decision (unanimous), R3 PFC: Best of Both Worlds 2 Apr 23, 2009
W Leland Gridley TKO (punches), R2 PFC: Best of Both Worlds Feb 6, 2009
W Giovanni Encarnacion Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 PFC 10: Explosive Sep 26, 2008

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Chad Mendes's record?

Chad Mendes's professional MMA record is 18 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Chad Mendes?

Chad Mendes is 41 years old, born on May 1, 1985.

How tall is Chad Mendes and what is their reach?

Chad Mendes stands 5' 6" with a 66" reach.

Who did Chad Mendes fight last?

Chad Mendes lost to Alexander Volkanovski by KO/TKO at UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 on Dec 29, 2018.

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