Mateus Mendonca • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(2/24/24) Mendonça lost a three round split decision to Jesus Aguilar
• UFC Fight Night(10/7/23) Mendonça was stopped by Nate Maness via strikes at 4:40 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(1/14/23) Mendonça lost a three round unanimous decision to Javid Basharat
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6
• Episode 10(9/27/22) Mendonça knocked out Ashiek Ajim at :48 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2019

Three wins by KO, four by submission (Arm lock, triangle, kimura, RNC)

Seven first round finishes

Four wins in 1:20 or less

Most recent pre-DWCS win in October 2020 was decision over UFC vet Pedro Nobre

Origin of nickname – “Big mouth, because he talks a lot.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started at eight years old. Inside the gym they beat my brother and then I went to defend him, and the teacher invited me to train and then I started.

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My Mom and my training partners.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It means I’m going to be among the best in the world. UFC has always been my dream and I will make it come true. I’m gonna fight in UFC and be a big problem in the division. I see myself as UFC champion.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Worked as a deliveryman.Favorite grappling technique:Triangle chokeFavorite Striking technique:I like to use kicks