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Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes in 2011
BornChad Eduardo Mendes[1]
(1985-05-01) May 1, 1985 (age 39)
Hanford, California, U.S.
NicknameMoney
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach66 in (168 cm)[2]
StyleWrestling
Fighting out ofSacramento, California, U.S.
TeamTeam Alpha Male[3]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[4]
Years active2005–2008 (Collegiate wrestling)
2008–2018 (MMA)
2022–present (bare-knuckle boxing)
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins18
By knockout8
By submission2
By decision8
Losses5
By knockout4
By decision1
UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic State University
Notable school(s)Hanford High School
Websitechadmendes.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Cal Poly Mustangs
NCAA Division I Championships
Silver medal – second place 2008 St. Louis 141 lb
Pac-10 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2008 Fullerton 141 lb
Silver medal – second place 2006 Stanford 125 lb

Chad Eduardo Mendes[1] (born May 1, 1985)[5] is an American professional bare-knuckle boxer, and former mixed martial artist and collegiate wrestler who is currently signed to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).[6] Mendes gained notoriety competing in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a three-time UFC championship challenger.[7] Competing as a Cal Poly Mustang, he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American and a Pac-10 Conference champion in folkstyle wrestling.[8]

Wrestling career

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NCAA

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Mendes wrestled for Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California. He finished his career with an overall record of 64–14 and twice earned NCAA All-American honors at 125 pounds as a sophomore, then 141 pounds as a senior. As a senior, Mendes finished the year with a 30–1 record; he placed 2nd in the 2008 NCAA championships at 141 lb., falling to Ohio State's J Jaggers in the title match.[9] That year, Mendes was Pac-10 Wrestler of the Year.[10]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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After the conclusion of his collegiate career, Mendes began to train mixed martial arts with Team Alpha Male.[3] He began fighting for the Palace Fighting Championship and went undefeated.[citation needed]

World Extreme Cagefighting

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Mendes made his WEC debut against Erik Koch on March 6, 2010 at WEC 47.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision, despite a cut over his right eye that was examined during the fight to see if he could continue.[citation needed]

Mendes faced Anthony Morrison, replacing an injured Mackens Semerzier,[12] on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48. He won the bout via first round submission.[13]

Mendes faced Cub Swanson on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, and 29–28).[15]

Mendes faced Javier Vazquez on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52 and defeated him via unanimous decision.[16] Mendes was able to utilize his improved striking to complement his superior wrestling to dictate where he wanted to take the action. During the fight, Mendes used an unorthodox move when he front flipped on Vazquez who was on the ground, to land on him.[citation needed]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[17]

Mendes made his UFC debut against returning veteran and judo black belt Michihiro Omigawa on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Following UFC 129, Dana White mentioned in the post-fight press conference that Mendes may have a shot at the title against UFC featherweight champion José Aldo. Although the two were expected to fight on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133, Aldo would be sidelined until October recovering from various injuries sustained during his fight with Mark Hominick.[20][21] Mendes instead faced Rani Yahya at the event.[22] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Mendes fought UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142, losing at 4:59 of the first round via KO, giving Mendes his first professional loss.[24][25]

Mendes next faced Cody McKenzie on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.[26] He won the fight via first-round TKO due to a body punch.[27]

Mendes was expected to face Hacran Dias on December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 6.[28] However, in just days before the event, Dias pulled out of the bout, citing a shoulder injury, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Yaotzin Meza.[29] Mendes defeated Meza via KO at 3:38 in the first round.[30]

Mendes was expected to face Manvel Gamburyan on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157.[31] However, Gamburyan pulled out of the bout, citing a thumb injury.[32] Subsequently, Mendes was pulled from the card as a suitable replacement could not be found on short notice.[33]

Mendes was expected to face Clay Guida on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7.[34] However, it was revealed on March 15 that Guida had pulled out of the bout, citing an injury,[35] and he was replaced by Darren Elkins.[36] Mendes won the fight by TKO at 1:08 in the first round.[37]

A rescheduled bout with Guida took place on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164.[38] After a close first and second round, Mendes finished Guida via TKO by punches in the third round and became the first man to ever finish Guida by strikes. The win also earned Mendes his first Knockout of the Night bonus award.[39][40]

Mendes faced Nik Lentz on December 14, 2013 at UFC on Fox 9.[41] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[42]

A rematch with José Aldo was expected to take place on August 2, 2014, as the event headliner at UFC 176 for the UFC Featherweight Championship.[43] However, in early July, Aldo pulled out of the bout with an injury.[44] The rematch with Aldo was subsequently rescheduled and took place on October 25, 2014, at UFC 179.[45] He became the first man to knock down Aldo dropping him with a left hand in the first round. Mendes and Aldo both rocked each other with clean punches, Mendes would go on to lose the fight via unanimous decision.[46] Despite the loss on the scorecards, Mendes was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout.[47] The fight won World MMA Awards 2015 fight of the year award.[48]

Mendes faced Ricardo Lamas on April 4, 2015 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 63.[49] Mendes won the fight via TKO in the first round.[50] The win also earned Mendes his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[51]

On May 18, 2015, Dana White tweeted that Chad Mendes had agreed to an eight-fight contract with UFC.[52]

José Aldo was expected to face Conor McGregor on July 11, 2015 at UFC 189 for the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship.[53] However, in the days leading up to the fight, Aldo pulled out of the bout because of a rib injury he sustained in training. Mendes stepped in as a short notice replacement to face McGregor for the interim championship.[54] Mendes lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[55]

Mendes faced Frankie Edgar on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[56] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[57]

After returning from his suspension and two-and-a-half years away from the sport, Mendes faced Myles Jury on July 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 133.[58] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[59] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[60]

Mendes faced Alexander Volkanovski on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232.[61] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[62] This fight earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[63] Following the loss, Mendes announced his retirement from the sport.[64]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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On August 4, 2021, Mendes announced that he was released from his UFC contract by his own request and signed a multi-fight contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.[65] However, he later reiterated that he was still under contract with the UFC, but was given exemption to compete in bare-knuckle.[66] He was initially expected to make his debut at a BKFC event on October 22, 2021, but that was postponed on two occasions.[65][67] He debuted on February 19, 2022 at KnuckleMania 2 defeating Joshuah Alvarez by technical knockout.[68]

On April 29, 2023, Mendes faced Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 41 and lost by split decision.[69][70] He announced his retirement from combat sports after the bout. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[71]

Doping violations and suspension

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On June 10, 2016, the UFC announced that Mendes had been informed of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition test conducted by USADA.[72] Mendes responded, "I didn't do my homework and that was a big mistake. I own it and I'm going to pay for it."[73] He claims the cause was from a topical cream used to treat his psoriasis, however, on July 20, 2016, USADA reported that Mendes tested positive for GHRP-6, a growth hormone release stimulator, and suspended Mendes for 2 years.[74] He was not eligible to compete again until June 10, 2018.[75]

Submission grappling

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Mendes competed in Submission Underground 3 on January 30, 2017, where he defeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and 27 time Grapplers Quest champion, Jeff Glover in overtime.[76]

Mendes was scheduled to face Kevin Lee at ADXC 5 on August 3, 2024.[77] Lee was replaced by Diego Brandão on short notice, and Mendes won the match by decision.[78]

Personal life

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Mendes is of Portuguese, Italian, Puerto Rican, Irish, and Native American descent.[79]

Mendes and his wife Abby have a daughter (born 2019).[80]

Mendes founded the hunting and fishing guide service Finz and Featherz.[81]

Mendes was charged with battery for his alleged involvement in a bar fight on July 29, 2012 in his hometown of Hanford, California. The Kings County District Attorney's Office announced on August 25, 2012, that it would seek a battery charge against Mendes.[82] The charges were dropped after Mendes pleaded no contest to a count of public disturbance and paid a fine.[83]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Collegiate wrestling

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Bare-knuckle boxing

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
23 matches 18 wins 5 losses
By knockout 8 4
By submission 2 0
By decision 8 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–5 Alexander Volkanovski TKO (punches) UFC 232 December 29, 2018 2 4:14 Inglewood, California, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 18–4 Myles Jury TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov July 14, 2018 1 2:51 Boise, Idaho, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 17–4 Frankie Edgar KO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale December 11, 2015 1 2:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–3 Conor McGregor TKO (punches) UFC 189 July 11, 2015 2 4:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For the interim UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 17–2 Ricardo Lamas TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas April 4, 2015 1 2:45 Fairfax, Virginia, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 16–2 José Aldo Decision (unanimous) UFC 179 October 25, 2014 5 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil For the UFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2014).
Win 16–1 Nik Lentz Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 2013 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 15–1 Clay Guida TKO (punches) UFC 164 August 31, 2013 3 0:30 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Knockout of the Night.
Win 14–1 Darren Elkins KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez April 20, 2013 1 1:08 San Jose, California, United States
Win 13–1 Yaotzin Meza KO (punches) UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson December 15, 2012 1 1:55 Gold Coast, Australia
Win 12–1 Cody McKenzie KO (punch to the body) UFC 148 July 7, 2012 1 0:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–1 José Aldo KO (knee) UFC 142 January 14, 2012 1 4:59 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil For the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–0 Rani Yahya Decision (unanimous) UFC 133 August 6, 2011 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 10–0 Michihiro Omigawa Decision (unanimous) UFC 126 February 5, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–0 Javier Vazquez Decision (unanimous) WEC 52 November 11, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0 Cub Swanson Decision (unanimous) WEC 50 August 18, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–0 Anthony Morrison Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 48 April 24, 2010 1 2:13 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 6–0 Erik Koch Decision (unanimous) WEC 47 March 6, 2010 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 5–0 Mike Joy Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 1 October 8, 2009 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 4–0 Steven Siler KO (punches) TPF: Best of Both Worlds July 16, 2009 1 0:44 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 3–0 Art Arciniega Decision (unanimous) PFC: Best of Both Worlds 2 April 23, 2009 3 3:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 2–0 Leland Gridley TKO (punches) PFC: Best of Both Worlds February 6, 2009 2 1:58 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 1–0 Giovanni Encarnacion Submission (rear-naked choke) PFC 10: Explosive September 26, 2008 1 2:06 Lemoore, California, United States

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Pay-per-view bouts

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No. Event Fight Date Venue City PPV Buys
1. UFC 142 Aldo vs. Mendes January 14, 2012 Jeunesse Arena Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 235,000[92]
2. UFC 179 Aldo vs. Mendes 2 October 25, 2014 Ginásio do Maracanãzinho Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 180,000[93]
3. UFC 189 Mendes vs. McGregor July 11, 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 825,000[94]

Bare knuckle record

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Professional record breakdown
2 matches 1 win 1 loss
By knockout 1 0
By decision 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Eddie Alvarez Decision (split) BKFC 41 April 29, 2023 5 2:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Welterweight (165lb) bout. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year.
Win 1–0 Joshuah Alvarez TKO (punches) BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 February 19, 2022 4 1:34 Hollywood, Florida, United States Lightweight debut.

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NCAA record

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NCAA Championships Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event
2008 NCAA Championships 2nd place, silver medalist(s) at 141 lbs
Loss 10-5 J Jaggers 2-5 March 22, 2008 2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 10-4 Nathan Morgan 1-0
Win 9-4 Nick Gallick 5-0
Win 8-4 Ryan Williams 7-4
Win 7-4 Steve Adamcsik Fall
2006 NCAA Championships 6th at 125 lbs
Loss 6-4 Sam Hazewinkel 1-7 March 17, 2006 2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 6-3 John Velez 7-4
Win 5-3 Kyle Ott Fall
Loss 4-3 Nick Simmons Fall
Win 4-2 Chad Sportelli 3-2
Win 3-2 Brad Gentzle Fall
2005 NCAA Championships at 133 lbs
Loss 2-2 Mark Jayne 6-7 March 18, 2005 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss 2-1 Mack Reiter 3-8
Win 2-0 Matt Ciasulli 6-4
Win 1-0 Evan Sola Fall

See also

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