| Name | Chad Mendes |
| Nickname | Money |
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| Date of birth | May 1, 1985 (40 years old) |
| Weight class | Featherweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Chad Mendes – General Profile
Chad Mendes is an American former professional mixed martial artist widely recognized as one of the top featherweights of his era. Born on May 1, 1985, in Hanford, California, Mendes became known for his explosive athleticism, wrestling pedigree, and knockout power.
MMA Career
Mendes rose to prominence competing in the UFC’s featherweight division, where he quickly established himself as an elite contender. Throughout his career, he faced many of the division’s top fighters and consistently remained among the leading competitors in one of MMA’s most talent-rich weight classes.
His run at the highest level reflected durability, technical growth, and the ability to compete against championship-caliber opposition.
Fighting Style
Chad Mendes was known for a powerful and well-rounded fighting style built on elite wrestling fundamentals. He combined explosive takedowns with heavy striking, often threatening opponents both on the feet and on the ground.
His speed, timing, and finishing ability made him a constant danger in any exchange.
Career Highlights
Mendes’s career highlights include multiple appearances in high-profile bouts, victories over top-ranked opponents, and establishing himself as one of the premier featherweights of his generation.
Legacy
Widely regarded as one of the best fighters never to capture a UFC title in his division, Chad Mendes remains a respected figure known for his athleticism, power, and consistent performances against elite competition.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski |
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 |
KO/TKO Punches · R2 · 4:14 |
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| Myles Jury |
UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:52 |
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| Frankie Edgar |
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:28 |
|
| Conor McGregor |
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor |
KO/TKO Punch · R2 · 4:57 |
|
| Ricardo Lamas |
UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 2:45 |
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| Jose Aldo |
UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2 |
U-DEC |
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| Nik Lentz |
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 |
U-DEC | |
| Clay Guida |
UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2 |
KO/TKO Punch · R3 · 0:30 |
|
| Darren Elkins |
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 1:08 |
|
| Yaotzin Meza |
UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 1:55 |
|
| Cody McKenzie |
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 0:31 |
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| Jose Aldo |
UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes |
KO/TKO Knee · R1 · 4:59 |
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| Rani Yahya |
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz |
U-DEC | |
| Michihiro Omigawa |
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort |
U-DEC |
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Quinton Jackson Rampage | 38-14 |
| Sergey Spivak The Polar Bear | 17-6 |
| Sean Strickland Tarzan | 29-7 |
| Benoît Saint Denis God of War | 17-3 |
| Jailton Almeida Malhadinho | 22-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Fabiano Silva Jacarezinho | 33-16 |
| Stefan Struve Skyscraper | 29-13 |
| J.C. Pennington | 25-19 |
| Vitaliy Branchuk | 23-8 |
| Jonathan Haggerty The General | 21-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Robert Bryczek | 18-6 |
| Derrick Lewis The Black Beast | 29-13 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Michael Chiesa Maverick | 19-7 |
| Marcin Tybura Tybur | 27-10 |
| Grant Dawson KGD | 23-3 |
| Marvin Vettori The Italian Dream | 19-9 |
| Giga Chikadze Ninja | 15-6 |
| Mike Malott Proper | 13-2 |
| Steve Erceg Astro Boy | 13-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Nuerdanbieke Shayilan Wolverine | 39-12 |
| Patricio Freire Pitbull | 37-8 |
| Bart Palaszewski Bartimus | 36-17 |
| Julian Erosa Juicy J | 31-12 |
| Cub Swanson Killer | 30-14 |