// Roster Index›Light Heavyweight›Dossier · Antonio Mendes
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Antonio
Mendes

NICKNAME"Samurai"·BRAZIL
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
18-13-0
CURRENT FORM
2L STREAK
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Antonio Mendes
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
6'3"
REACH
6'5"
AGE
45
STANCE
SOUTHPAW
WEIGHT
Light Heavyweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
31 BOUTS
WIN
18
LOSS
13
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
58%
18/31 bouts
FINISH RATE
67%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2L STREAK · 1-4
LLWLL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter built around defensive grappling — 44% of wins are by ko/tko.

KEY STRENGTHS

Closes distance and trades — most wins come from heavy hands inside the first two rounds.

KEY RISKS

Pressure boxers willing to wade into the pocket have found chins on offer; cardio drops in late rounds.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▼ BELOW
1.34
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
47%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 49%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
6.85
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
22%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
2.51
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
50%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
100%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 56 rated fighters on the UFC light heavyweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#56
against the 56 rated on the UFC light heavyweight roster · Elo 1390
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
36th
percentile · average opponent rated 1523 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
2nd
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.33 per fight)

11 rated fights · opponents rated in 37% of recorded fights · last rated fight NOV 14, 2012 · Few rated fights: read these as rough.

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (18)
n = 18
KO/TKO · 8
SUB · 4
DEC · 6
8
KO/TKO
44%
4
SUB
22%
6
DEC
33%
// LOSSES (13)
n = 13
KO/TKO · 7
SUB · 4
DEC · 2
7
KO/TKO
54%
4
SUB
31%
2
DEC
15%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
67% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 8 fights
44%
SUBANY ROUND · 4 fights
22%
DECFULL FIGHT · 6 fights
33%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
31 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 3, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER63TD DEFENSE100GRAPPLING60CHIN61STRIKING36CARDIO49AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE20RECOVERY42
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: TD Defense. Lowest scored axis: Str Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power63
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=18 wins
TD Defense100
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (100%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin61
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=31 bouts
Striking36
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio49
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression25
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0 per 15 min)

Str Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (22%)

Recovery42
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=13 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power63 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins18 wins
TD Defense100 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (100%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin61 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record31 bouts
Striking36 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio49 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression25 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (22%)Not recorded
Recovery42 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.13 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100JUL 2002WJUL 2002WNOV 2002LMAR 2003WJUL 2003WJAN 2004LMAR 2004WOCT 2004WMAY 2005LDEC 2005LSEP 2006WJAN 2007WJAN 2007WAPR 2007WAPR 2007WJUN 2007WJUN 2007WJUN 2007WJUN 2007WJUL 2007LMAY 2008LJAN 2009LMAY 2009LMAY 2009LAUG 2010WDEC 2010WJUN 2011LAUG 2011LSEP 2011WMAY 2012LNOV 2012LMAR 2013// SCORE

  1. Start, JUL 2002, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, JUL 2002, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  3. Start, NOV 2002, momentum score 62, DEC R3.
  4. Start, MAR 2003, momentum score 55, KO/TKO R2.
  5. Start, JUL 2003, momentum score 62, DEC R3.
  6. Start, JAN 2004, momentum score 72, SUB R2.
  7. Start, MAR 2004, momentum score 65, SUB R1.
  8. Start, OCT 2004, momentum score 74, KO/TKO R3.
  9. Start, MAY 2005, momentum score 83, SUB R1.
  10. Start, DEC 2005, momentum score 76, KO/TKO R2.
  11. Start, SEP 2006, momentum score 69, DEC R3.
  12. Start, JAN 2007, momentum score 80, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, JAN 2007, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  14. Start, APR 2007, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  15. Start, APR 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  16. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 100, DEC R2.
  17. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 100, DEC R2.
  18. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  19. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  20. Start, JUL 2007, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  21. Start, MAY 2008, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  22. Start, JAN 2009, momentum score 80, KO/TKO R1.
  23. Start, MAY 2009, momentum score 71, KO/TKO R1.
  24. Start, MAY 2009, momentum score 61, KO/TKO R1.
  25. Start, AUG 2010, momentum score 54, DEC R3.
  26. Start, DEC 2010, momentum score 63, KO/TKO R2.
  27. Start, JUN 2011, momentum score 70, DEC R3.
  28. Start, AUG 2011, momentum score 63, SUB R1.
  29. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 53, KO/TKO R1.
  30. Start, MAY 2012, momentum score 64, KO/TKO R1.
  31. Start, NOV 2012, momentum score 57, SUB R1.
  32. Start, MAR 2013, momentum score 50, SUB R2.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Michel), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 50.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
31/31 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
10
32%
4
13%
1
3%
-
-
15
total
SUB
6
19%
2
6%
-
-
-
8
total
DEC
-
2
6%
6
19%
-
-
8
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 14 of 31 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
26%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
31 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

L
VS Simao Melo da SilvaMar 2, 2013
SubmissionR2 · 2:12
Gladiadores MMA 1 - Simao vs. Samuray
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
L
VS Richardson MoreiraNov 14, 2012
SubmissionR1 · 1:38
CEF 5 - Coliseu Extreme Fight 5
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Heel Hook)
W
VS Kleberson TavaresMay 17, 2012
KO/TKOR1 · 2:18
BKF - Brazilian King Fighter
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Front Kick)
L
VS Geronimo dos SantosSep 30, 2011
KO/TKOR1 · 0:00
Mr. Cage Championship - Mr. Cage 6
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO
L
VS Glover TeixeiraAug 5, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 4:06
Shooto Brazil 24 - Teixeira vs. Mendes
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Cleber Tavares de MouraJun 4, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Shooto Brazil 23 - Teixeira vs. Melo
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Anemilson Azeredo NascimentoDec 11, 2010
KO/TKOR2 · 5:00
Shooto Brazil 20 - Dantas vs. Souza
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Retirement)
L
VS Ildemar AlcantaraAug 13, 2010
DecisionR3 · 5:00
AF - Amazon Fight 4
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Priscus FogagnoloMay 22, 2009
KO/TKOR1 · 0:50
CFC 8 - Light Heavyweight Grand Prix
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Antwain BrittMay 9, 2009
KO/TKOR1 · 0:08
Shine Fights 1 - Genesis
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punches)
L
VS Eric SchaferJan 17, 2009
KO/TKOR1 · 3:35
UFC 93 - Franklin vs. Henderson
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Thiago SilvaMay 24, 2008
KO/TKOR1 · 2:24
UFC 84 - Ill Will
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Submission to Punches)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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Light Heavyweight. Professional record 18-13. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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