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Chad Mendes

"Money"
18-5-0★ 5bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Pro bare-knuckle 1-1Grappling 2-0-1Wrestling 0-1BKFC record 1-1-0
18-5-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Chad Mendes holds a professional MMA record of 18-5-0. Chad Mendes has 24 professional MMA 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 3.28 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 3.48 takedowns per 15 minutes. Chad Mendes also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Chad Mendes also has 3 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Chad Mendes also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Most recent fight: April 29, 2023. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC, WEC.

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Team Alpha Male · United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

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

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
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

Pro MMARecord: 18-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.53per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.12per min
67% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.03per 15 min
48% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 9-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.28per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.85per min
67% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.48per 15 min
48% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chad Mendes sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Chad Mendes earns per fight.

Chad Mendes's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Alexander Volkanovski
    UFCUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Featherweight· 18-5 vs 19-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:14
    FOTN
  2. WIN
    vs Myles Jury
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Ivanov· Jul 14, 2018· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 17-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:52
    POTN
  3. LOSS
    vs Frankie Edgar
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Teab Faber· Dec 11, 2015· Featherweight· 17-4 vs 20-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:28
  4. LOSS
    vs Conor McGregorTitle bout
    UFCUFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· Jul 11, 2015· Interim Featherweight· 17-3 vs 18-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:57
  5. WIN
    vs Ricardo Lamas
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Featherweight· 17-2 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:45
    POTN
  6. LOSS
    vs Jose AldoTitle bout
    UFCUFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 25-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Nik Lentz
    UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 24-6-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Clay Guida
    UFCUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 30-14
    TKO
    R3 · 0:30
    KOTN
  9. WIN
    vs Darren Elkins
    UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 16-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:08
  10. WIN
    vs Yaotzin Meza
    UFCUFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson· Dec 16, 2012· Featherweight
    TKO
    R1 · 1:55
  11. WIN
    vs Yaotzin Meza
    UFC on FX 6· Dec 14, 2012· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 20-8
    TKO
    R1 · 1:55
  12. WIN
    vs Cody McKenzie
    UFCUFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II· Jul 8, 2012· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:31
  13. LOSS
    vs Jose AldoTitle bout
    UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 21-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:59
  14. WIN
    vs Rani Yahya
    UFCUFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz· Aug 6, 2011· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 16-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Michihiro Omigawa
    UFCUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· Feb 5, 2011· Featherweight· 10-0 vs 11-9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Javier Vazquez
    WECWEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 10, 2010· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 15-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Cub Swanson
    WECWEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2· Aug 17, 2010· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 14-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Anthony Morrison
    WECWEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber· Apr 23, 2010· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 16-10
    SUB
    R1 · 2:13
  19. WIN
    vs Erik Koch
    WECWEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz· Mar 6, 2010· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  20. WIN
    vs Mike Joy
    Tachi Palace Fights· Oct 8, 2009· 5-0 vs 8-5
    DEC
  21. WIN
    vs Steven Siler
    Palace Fighting Championship· Jul 16, 2009· 4-0 vs 14-7
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Art Arciniega
    PFC: Best of Both Worlds 4· Apr 23, 2009· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 7-4
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Leland Gridley
    PFC: Best of Both Worlds 3· Feb 6, 2009· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 2-5
    TKO
    R2 · 1:58
  24. WIN
    vs Giovanni Encarnacion
    Palace Fighting Championship· Sep 26, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-2
    SUB

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

#1#5#10#15201420152016201720182019Feb 4, 2013 · #1Feb 2, 2015 · #2Mar 16, 2015 · #1Jun 29, 2015 · #2Jul 13, 2015 · #3Jun 6, 2016 · #4Jul 15, 2016 · #4Jul 16, 2018 · #7Jul 25, 2018 · #6Aug 6, 2018 · #5Jan 1, 2019 · #8Jan 21, 2019 · #8#8

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1702▼9
Peak
1910Dec 14, 2013
Rated fights
23
15001650180020092011201320152017Sep 26, 2008 · 1538Feb 6, 2009 · 1574Apr 23, 2009 · 1607Jul 16, 2009 · 1656Oct 8, 2009 · 1680Mar 6, 2010 · 1725Apr 24, 2010 · 1744Aug 18, 2010 · 1768Nov 11, 2010 · 1784Feb 5, 2011 · 1800Aug 7, 2011 · 1821Jan 14, 2012 · 1792Jul 8, 2012 · 1817Dec 16, 2012 · 1836Apr 20, 2013 · 1868Aug 31, 2013 · 1894Dec 14, 2013 · 1910Oct 25, 2014 · 1885Apr 4, 2015 · 1901Jul 11, 2015 · 1879Dec 11, 2015 · 1864Jul 14, 2018 · 1711Dec 30, 2018 · 17021702

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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 Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 41 Colorado on Saturday, April 29, 2023, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Chad Mendes fight in?

Chad Mendes fights at Welterweight.

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.