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Featherweight Division

Retired

"Money"

Chad Mendes

Featherweight Division

18-5-0 (W-L-D)

0

Fight Win Streak

8

Wins by Knockout

4

First Round Finishes

Chad Mendes
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Jose Aldo of Brazil drops Jeremy Stephens with a punch to the body in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Scotiabank Saddledome on July 28 2018 in Calgary Alberta Canada (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Mendes Back In The Mix

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Opponents Frankie Edgar and Chad Mendes face off during the UFC weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Edgar vs. Mendes - Joe Rogan Preview

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Artem Lobov celebrates his victory over James Jenkins during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs Team Faber at the UFC TUF Gym on August 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/
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The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Finale Preview

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Chad Mendes steps onto the scale during the UFC 189 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Chad Mendes - Father Son Bond

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Opponents Jose Aldo of Brazil and Conor McGregor of Ireland face off during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via
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UFC 194 and The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Press Conference Faceoffs

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Conor McGregor reacts to his victory over Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuf
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UFC 194: On the Brink with Conor McGregor

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 04: (L-R) Frankie Edgar and Chad Mendes face off during the UFC's Go Big launch event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 4, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Edgar vs. Mendes - GO BIG Preview

FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04: Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Im
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The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Chad Mendes Film Room

José Aldo, Conor McGregor, UFC 194
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UFC Minute: Monday, Nov. 30 2015

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UFC Fight Night Las Vegas and The Ultimate Fighter Finale Media Conference Call

Stats & Records

0

Fight Win Streak

8

Wins by Knockout

4

First Round Finishes

Striking accuracy 50% 50%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
454
Sig. Strikes Attempted
910
Takedown Accuracy 56% 56%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
24
Takedowns Attempted
81
2.78
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.35
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
4.13
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.28
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
67
%
Sig. Str. Defense
100
%
Takedown Defense
0.73
Knockdown Avg
09:05
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
286 (63%)
Clinch
30 (7%)
Ground
138 (30%)

Sig. Str. by target

69% 312 Head 9% 40 Body 22% 102 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
8 (44%)
DEC
8 (44%)
SUB
2 (11%)

athlete record

Status
Retired
Place of Birth
Hanford, United States
Trains at
Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
Age
38
Height
66.00
Weight
146.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 5, 2011
Reach
66.00
Leg reach
37.50