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Volkanovski and Mendes met in a three-round featherweight fight at UFC 232 on Saturday, December 29. Volkanovski is 28-4 overall and 5-0 in the UFC. Mendes is 18-5 and 9-3. Volkanovski has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Mendes has 9 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Mendes gives up five inches of reach. Volkanovski won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 4:14.
| Stat | Volkanovski | Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'6" | — |
| Reach | 71" | 66" |
| Age | 30 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-0 | 9-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 6.1 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 64% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 64% | 68% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 41% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 82% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 3:04 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 60% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:25 | 8:43 |