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Fight Markets
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Mendes and Aldo met in a five-round featherweight title fight, the main event of UFC 179 on Saturday, October 25. Mendes is 18-5 overall and 7-1 in the UFC. Aldo is 32-10 and 6-0. Mendes has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Aldo has 6 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Mendes gives up four inches of reach. Aldo won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Mendes | Aldo |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'7" |
| Reach | 66" | 70" |
| Age | — | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 7-1 | 6-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 50% | 40% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 77% | 72% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 51% | 71% |
| Takedown Defense | 100% | 89% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 38% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:00 | 20:20 |