Pre-Fight Lines
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Mendes and Lamas met in a five-round featherweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas on Saturday, April 4. Mendes is 18-5 overall and 7-2 in the UFC. Lamas is 20-8 and 6-1. Mendes has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Lamas has 6 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Mendes gives up five inches of reach. Mendes won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:45.
| Stat | Mendes | Lamas |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 66" | 71" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 7-2 | 6-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 47% | 40% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 71% | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 44% | 24% |
| Takedown Defense | 100% | 40% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 44% | 57% |
| Finished Rate | 11% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 44% | 43% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:54 | 11:07 |