HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Chad Mendes is back.
The former UFC title challenger was successful in his return to competition, as he picked up a fourth TKO victory over Joshua Alvarez at Saturday’s BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Mendes, who made his name during his impressive UFC run, retired from fighting in late 2018. This was his bare-knuckle boxing debut and his first fight back since retirement from MMA.
The fight started as a competitive contest. Both fighters had their moments and showcased plenty of skill. However, things quickly shifted towards Mendes’ corner, as he got knockdowns in the second and third rounds. Mendes was landing the better and cleaner shots for most of the fight.
