Chad Mendes "Money"

Chad Mendes, known as "Money", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Welterweight division. Chad Mendes holds a professional record of 18-5-0, including 9-5-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 6 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 3 by decision. Chad Mendes stands 5'6", has a 66-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 41 years old. Chad Mendes is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Retired.

Chad Mendes profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record18-5-0
UFC record9-5-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusRetired
CountryUnited States
Age41
Date of birth1985-05-01
Height5'6"
Reach66"
Leg reach37.5"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in166 lbs
Current streakL1
Total octagon time1h 56m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute3.28
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.85
Striking accuracy50.3%
Striking defense67.5%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes1.03
Strikes to the head67.5%
Strikes to the body8.7%
Strikes to the legs23.9%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes3.48
Takedown defense100%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.26
Average control time per fight (seconds)127.43

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO6
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision3

Chad Mendes recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2018-12-29UFCUFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2Alexander VolkanovskilossPunches to Head At Distance
2018-07-14UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. IvanovMyles JurywinPunch to Head At Distance
2015-12-11UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber FinaleFrankie EdgarlossPunch to Head In Clinch
2015-07-11UFCUFC 189: Mendes vs McGregorConor McGregorlossPunch to Head At Distance
2015-04-04UFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs LamasRicardo LamaswinPunches to Head On Ground
2014-10-25UFCUFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2Jose AldolossDecision (Unanimous)
2013-12-14UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2Nik LentzwinDecision (Unanimous)
2013-08-31UFCUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2Clay GuidawinPunch to Head In Clinch
2013-04-20UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs MelendezDarren ElkinswinPunch to Head At Distance
2012-12-14UFCUFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs PearsonYaotzin MezawinPunch to Head At Distance
2012-07-07UFCUFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2Cody McKenziewinPunch to Body At Distance
2012-01-14UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs MendesJose AldolossKnee to Head In Clinch
2011-08-06UFCUFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2Rani YahyawinDecision (Unanimous)
2011-02-05UFCUFC 126: Silva vs BelfortMichihiro OmigawawinDecision (Unanimous)
2010-11-11WEC 52WEC 52 - Faber vs. MizugakiJavier VazquezwinDecision (Unanimous)
2010-08-18WEC 50WEC 50 - Cruz vs. Benavidez 2Cub SwansonwinDecision (Unanimous)
2010-04-24WEC 48WEC 48 - Aldo vs. FaberAnthony MorrisonwinSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
2010-03-06WEC 47WEC 47 - Bowles vs. CruzErik KochwinDecision (Unanimous)
2009-10-08TPF 1TPF 1 - Tachi Palace Fights 1Mike JoywinDecision (Unanimous)
2009-07-16TPFTPF - Best of Both WorldsSteven SilerwinKO (Punches)
2009-04-23PFCPFC - Best of Both Worlds 2Art ArciniegawinDecision (Unanimous)
2009-02-06PFCPFC - Best of Both WorldsLeland GridleywinTKO (Punches)
2008-09-26PFC 10PFC 10 - ExplosiveGiovanni EncarnacionwinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)

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