Antonio Mendes, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 18 wins, 13 losses, and no draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the light heavyweight division with a weight of 205 lbs., Mendes stands tall at 6' 3" with a reach of 77". He adopts a southpaw stance, setting him apart in the octagon. In terms of performance, Mendes demonstrated an average of 1.34 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, showcasing a striking accuracy of 47%. However, he absorbed a considerable number of strikes, with an average of 6.85 strikes per minute being landed against him. His strike defense was relatively low at 22%, indicating that he often found himself in the midst of intense exchanges. Mendes also averaged 2.51 takedowns per 15 minutes and maintained a takedown accuracy of 50%. Notable victories have eluded Antonio Mendes throughout his career, but his fights against formidable opponents are worth mentioning. In his most recent five bouts, he faced Thiago Silva and Eric Schafer in the UFC. Unfortunately, both encounters ended in losses for Mendes, with defeats via KO/TKO punches in 2008 and 2009 respectively. His last fight was fought on January 17, 2009.