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UFC 232’s Chad Mendes talks Volkanovski, grilling elk hearts, and the real 145 lb G.O.A.T.

After a Performance of the Night earning outing against Myles Jury this past July, the UFC’s #5 ranked featherweight Chad Mendes is gearing up to face the #10 ranked Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 232 on December 29th, 2018. Bloody Elbow caught up with Mendes to discuss the benefits of eating wild game and the ways in which he prepares his meat, specifically elk heart (with photos). Mendes is also asked about what made him accept a matchup with someone ranked below him, instead of a matchup with someone ranked above him. Mendes also breaks down his upcoming bout with Volkanovski, and then gives his opinion on who the real G.