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Elkins and Mendes met in a three-round featherweight fight at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez on Saturday, April 20. Elkins is 29-13 overall and 6-1 in the UFC. Mendes is 18-5 and 4-1. Elkins has 6 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Mendes has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Mendes gives up five inches of reach. Mendes won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:08.
| Stat | Elkins | Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | — |
| Reach | 71" | 66" |
| Age | 28 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 6-1 | 4-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 35% | 51% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 78% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 39% | 41% |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 29% | 40% |
| Finished Rate | 14% | 20% |
| Went the Distance | 57% | 40% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:13 | 7:29 |