Fighter

Chad Mendes

"Money"

18-5-0★ 5bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

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Chad Mendes holds a professional MMA record of 18-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 24 bouts on record. Chad Mendes has won 19 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Chad Mendes lands 2.78 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 4.13 takedowns per 15 minutes. Chad Mendes also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Chad Mendes also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Chad Mendes also has 2 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: December 30, 2018. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 66"168 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1985-05-01
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Hanford, California, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power97

Kick power92

Punch speed97

Kick speed89

Accuracy94

Takedowns98

Ground striking97

Submissions76

Chin66

Body strength91

Cardio72

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.78per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.35per min

67% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.13per 15 min

55% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Chad Mendes has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×2★ KOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Chad Mendes earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFCUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 30, 2018· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 18-1
TKO
R2 · 4:14
FOTN
WIN
vs Myles Jury
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Ivanov· Jul 14, 2018· Featherweight· 17-4 vs 17-2
TKO
R1 · 2:52
POTN
LOSS
vs Frankie Edgar
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Teab Faber· Dec 11, 2015· Featherweight· 17-3 vs 19-4-1
TKO
R1 · 2:28
LOSS
vs Conor McGregorTitle bout
UFCUFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· Jul 11, 2015· Interim Featherweight· 17-2 vs 17-2
TKO
R2 · 4:57
WIN
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 15-3
TKO
R1 · 2:45
POTN
LOSS
vs Jose AldoTitle bout
UFCUFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 24-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Nik Lentz
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 24-5-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Clay Guida
UFCUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 30-13
TKO
R3 · 0:30
KOTN
WIN
vs Darren Elkins
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 16-2
TKO
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Yaotzin Meza
UFCUFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson· Dec 16, 2012· Featherweight
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Yaotzin Meza
UFC on FX 6· Dec 14, 2012· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 20-7
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Cody McKenzie
UFCUFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II· Jul 8, 2012· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 11-2
TKO
R1 · 0:31
LOSS
vs Jose AldoTitle bout
UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 20-1
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Rani Yahya
UFCUFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz· Aug 7, 2011· Featherweight· 10-0 vs 16-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michihiro Omigawa
UFCUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· Feb 5, 2011· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 11-8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Javier Vazquez
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 11, 2010· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 15-4
UD
WIN
vs Cub Swanson
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez· Aug 18, 2010· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 14-3
UD
WIN
vs Anthony Morrison
WEC 48: Aldo vs Faber· Apr 24, 2010· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 16-9
SUB
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Erik Koch
WEC 47: Bowles vs Cruz· Mar 6, 2010· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 9-0
UD
WIN
vs Mike Joy
Tachi Palace Fights· Oct 8, 2009· 4-0 vs 8-4
DEC
WIN
vs Steven Siler
Palace Fighting Championship· Jul 16, 2009· 3-0 vs 14-6
TKO
WIN
vs Art Arciniega
PFC: Best of Both Worlds 4· Apr 23, 2009· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 7-3
UD
WIN
vs Leland Gridley
PFC: Best of Both Worlds 3· Feb 6, 2009· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 2-4
TKO
R2 · 1:58
WIN
vs Giovanni Encarnacion
Palace Fighting Championship· Sep 26, 2008· 0-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Chad Mendes's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Featherweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 150

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1702▼9
Peak: 1909Dec 14, 2013
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chad Mendes fight next?

Chad Mendes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chad Mendes's record?

Chad Mendes's professional MMA record is 18-5-0.

Who is Chad Mendes fighting next?

Chad Mendes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chad Mendes fight last?

Chad Mendes most recently fought Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2 on Sunday, December 30, 2018, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Chad Mendes fight in?

Chad Mendes fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Chad Mendes have?

Chad Mendes has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Chad Mendes won?

Chad Mendes has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Chad Mendes?

Chad Mendes is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Chad Mendes weigh?

Chad Mendes weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Chad Mendes's reach?

Chad Mendes has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Chad Mendes?

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

Where is Chad Mendes from?

Chad Mendes is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY