Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
13-7-0
RESULT
Augusto Mendes def. Frankie Saenz (Split Decision)
Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Monday, January 16, 2017
Footprint Center, Phoenix, United States
Augusto Mendes defeated Frankie Saenz by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn, held Monday, January 16, 2017 at Footprint Center, Phoenix.
Fight stats
Frankie Saenz
Augusto Mendes
1
Knockdowns
0
40 of 106
Significant strikes
42 of 109
38%
Sig. strike accuracy
39%
49 of 116
Total strikes
74 of 142
0 of 4
Takedowns
4 of 9
0%
Takedown accuracy
44%
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
2:33
Control time
2:13
Significant strikes by target
16 of 68
Head
33 of 95
12 of 24
Body
6 of 8
12 of 14
Leg
3 of 6
26 of 87
Distance
30 of 89
13 of 18
Clinch
12 of 19
1 of 1
Ground
0 of 1
By round
ROUND 1
0
KD
0
15 of 40
Sig. str.
16 of 39
15 of 40
Total str.
28 of 52
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:51
ROUND 2
1
KD
0
11 of 39
Sig. str.
11 of 29
13 of 41
Total str.
26 of 44
0 of 3
Takedowns
1 of 4
0
Sub. att
0
0:48
Ctrl
0:46
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
14 of 27
Sig. str.
15 of 41
21 of 35
Total str.
20 of 46
0 of 1
Takedowns
2 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
1:45
Ctrl
0:36
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
4
Saenz
–
12
Mendes
●29–28 Mendes×12●29–28 Saenz×4
All 16 media scorecards▾
- Ryan Frederick · WrestlingObserver.com29–28Mendes
- José Youngs · FanSided.com29–28Mendes
- Jim Edwards · MMALatestNews.com29–28Mendes
- Shaun Al-Shatti · MMAFighting.com29–28Mendes
- MMABrasil.com.br29–28Mendes
- Steve Duncan · mma.uno29–28Mendes
- Steven Kelliher · Tapology.com29–28Mendes
- John Pollock · Fight Network29–28Mendes
- Eddie Mercado · BloodyElbow.com29–28Mendes
- Chris Nelson · Sherdog.com29–28Mendes
- Mike Sloan · Sherdog.com29–28Mendes
- MMAMania.com29–28Mendes
- Paul Fontaine · WrestlingObserver.com29–28Saenz
- MMAJunkie.com29–28Saenz
- Tristen Critchfield · Sherdog.com29–28Saenz
- Craig Amos · BleacherReport.com29–28Saenz
Fan Scorecards
37%
Saenz
2%
Draw
60%
Mendes
43 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Mendes58.1%●29–28 Saenz30.2%●30–27 Saenz4.7%●29–29 Draw2.3%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
81%
Mendes
R2
91%
Saenz
R3
70%
Mendes
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Frankie Saenz vs Augusto Mendes?
Augusto Mendes defeated Frankie Saenz by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn, held Monday, January 16, 2017 at Footprint Center, Phoenix.
What were the judges' scorecards for Frankie Saenz vs Augusto Mendes?
The judges scored it 29–28, 28–29, 29–28 — Augusto Mendes won the decision.
Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Frankie Saenz 55%45% Augusto Mendes
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
13-7-0
Record
6-2-0
1505
Elo rating
1467
0
Win Streak
0
45
Age
43
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
66"
168 cm
Reach
65"
165 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil
Striking Profile
3.94
SLpM
2.42
47%
Str. Acc.
34%
3.50
SApM
3.91
52%
Str. Def.
56%
Grappling Profile
1.74
TD Avg.
1.75
31%
TD Acc.
33%
61%
TD Def.
80%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
0.00
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Frankie Saenz · 2-3
- LUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs ShahbazyanSun, Aug 2, 2020TKO · R3 · 0:57 · Bantamweight
- L
- WUFC Fight Night: Maia vs UsmanSat, May 19, 2018Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs OrtegaSat, Dec 9, 2017Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs PennMon, Jan 16, 2017Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
Augusto Mendes · 1-3
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 10 fights · 3 fights
50.9
Avg sig. strikes
27.7
1.50
Avg takedowns
1.33
2:42
Avg control time
1:49
80
Career high strikes
42
5
Career high TDs
4
Strike Distribution
Frankie Saenz
Strike target
Augusto Mendes
47%
Head
65%
25%
Body
16%
28%
Leg
19%
Frankie Saenz
Strike position
Augusto Mendes
56%
Distance
77%
34%
Clinch
20%
9%
Ground
2%