Chad Mendes, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 18-5-0, specifically in the UFC where he held a record of 9-5-0, competing at the weight class of 145 lbs. Standing at 5' 6', Mendes demonstrated a reach of 66', adopting an orthodox stance throughout his career. In terms of performance statistics, Mendes averaged 2.78 significant strikes per minute during his UFC tenure, with a striking accuracy of 49%. He also absorbed an average of 2.35 strikes per minute, boasting a strike defense rate of 67%. Mendes was proficient in takedowns, averaging 4.13 takedowns per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 55%. He attempted an average of 0.3 submissions per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Mendes' career include Myles Jury, who had an ELO rating of 1097. His most recent fights saw him win against Myles Jury via KO/TKO punch in July 2018 and lose to Alexander Volkanovski via KO/TKO punches in December 2018, following previous losses to Conor McGregor and Frankie Edgar in 2015. Prior to that, Mendes secured a victory against Ricardo Lamas via KO/TKO punches in April 2015.