What did Conor say to Mendes?
“I was hitting him with everything I had and the guy was still running his mouth, that’s Conor I guess. I’d land this giant elbow on his face and he’s say ‘that all you got? ‘ stuff like that.” McGregor confirmed Mendes’ claims, saying that his trash talking was all part of his game plan.
Is Chad Mendes still in the UFC?
Mendes told MMA Junkie that he is still under contract with the UFC, meaning they have full veto power over Mendes’ BKFC adventure. However, it seems ZUFFA are fully content to allow Mendes—who last fought in the Octagon in 2018—to explore a different sport.
Who did McGregor fight after Mendes?
Conor McGregor Record: 22-6-0
| W/L | Fighter | Round |
|---|---|---|
| win | Conor McGregor Nate Diaz | 5 |
| loss | Conor McGregor Nate Diaz | 2 |
| win | Conor McGregor Jose Aldo | 1 |
| win | Conor McGregor Chad Mendes | 2 |
When did Mendes and McGregor fight?
July 11, 2015
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor was a mixed martial arts event held on July 11, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What weight class is Chad Mendes in?
Featherweight
| Chad Mendes | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling |
Did Chad Mendes fight last night?
“Last night was a huge success” – Chad Mendes releases official statement after BKFC debut win. Chad Mendes secured a stunning win in his BKFC debut at the KnuckleMania 2 event. Mendes faced Joshuah Alvarez where he dominated the fight and ultimately secured a fourth-round TKO win over Alvarez.
Why did Chad Mendes leave the UFC?
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.