Chad Mendes

“Money”

18-5-0

0Gatekeeper

/Age 41/Orthodox/5' 6"/66″ reach/145 lbs

Win %

78%

SLpM

2.8

Str Acc

49%

Str Def

67%

TD Avg

4.1

TD Def

100%

Sub Avg

0.3

Finish

71%

At a Glance

2.8

SLpM

49%

Str Acc

4.1

TD Avg

71%

Finish %

67%

Str Def

Chad Mendes "Money" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 18-5-0, the fighter carries a 78% win rate across 23 pro contests, with a 71% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (4.1 per 15 min), elite 100% takedown defense, and exceptional 67% strike defense.

Career Arc

20 fightspeak +11 · current +9

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Gatekeeper

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

2.78-0.64 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

2.35-0.83 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

4.13+2.61 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

0.30-0.10 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.35)Landed (2.78)

+0.43

Wins by Method

71%Finish

KO/TKO857%

Submission214%

Decision429%

18 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (18)

8 KO

2 SUB

4 DEC

4 OTH

Losses (5)

4 KO

1 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

5 of 20

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

1.9 rounds

Post-Loss Record

2-1

Fight History14 UFC + 6 pre-UFC

20 fights14W5L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
L	Alexander Volkanovski	UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2	Dec 29, 2018	KKO/TKO Punches	2	4:14
LOSS Method KO/TKO Punches Round 2 of 3 Time 4:14 Division Featherweight UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 2018-12-29 Compare fighters →
W	Myles Jury	UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov	Jul 14, 2018	KKO/TKO Punch	1	2:52
?	Unknown	The Ultimate FighterThe Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale	Dec 11, 2015	KTKO	1	2:28
L	Frankie Edgar	The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale	Dec 11, 2015	KKO/TKO Punch	1	2:28
L	Conor McGregor	UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor	Jul 11, 2015	KKO/TKO Punch	2	4:57
W	Ricardo Lamas	UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas	Apr 4, 2015	KKO/TKO Punches	1	2:45
L	Jose Aldo	UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2	Oct 25, 2014	DU-DEC	5	5:00
W	Nik Lentz	UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2	Dec 14, 2013	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Clay Guida	UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2	Aug 31, 2013	KKO/TKO Punch	3	0:30
W	Darren Elkins	UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez	Apr 20, 2013	KKO/TKO Punch	1	1:08
W	Yaotzin Meza	UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson	Dec 14, 2012	KKO/TKO Punch	1	1:55
W	Cody McKenzie	UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2	Jul 7, 2012	KKO/TKO Punch	1	0:31
L	Jose Aldo	UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes	Jan 14, 2012	KKO/TKO Knee	1	4:59
W	Rani Yahya	UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2	Aug 6, 2011	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Michihiro Omigawa	UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort	Feb 5, 2011	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Unknown		Aug 18, 2010	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Unknown		Apr 24, 2010	SSUB	1	2:13
W	Steven Siler		Jul 16, 2009	KTKO
W	Leland Gridley	PFC: Best of Both WorldsPFC: Best of Both Worlds 3	Feb 6, 2009	KTKO	2	1:58
W	Giovanni Encarnacion		Sep 26, 2008	SSUB