Chad Mendes
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| Born | Chad Mendes May 1, 1985 Hanford, California, United States |
| Other names | money |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 66.0 in (168 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Sacramento, California |
| Team | Team Alpha Male |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| University | California Polytechnic State University |
| Notable school(s) | Hanford High School |
| Website | Official website |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Chad Mendes (born May 1, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Mendes is ranked the #5 featherweight in the world by Sherdog, MMACountry.com, and #8 featherweight in the world by Fight Matrix.
Mendes wrestled for Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. He finished his career with an overall record of 64–14 and twice earned NCAA All-American honors. As a senior, Mendes finished the year with a 30–1 record; he placed 2nd in the 2008 NCAA championships at 141 lb., falling to Ohio State's J Jaggers in the title match. That year, Mendes was Pac-10 Wrestler of the Year.
After the conclusion of his collegiate career, Mendes began to train with the mixed martial arts team Team Alpha Male. He began fighting for the Palace Fighting Championship and went undefeated.
Mendes made his WEC debut against Erik Koch on March 6, 2010 at WEC 47. He won the fight via unanimous decision, despite a cut over his right eye that was examined during the fight to see if he could continue.
Mendes faced Anthony Morrison, replacing an injured Mackens Semerzier, on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48. He won via first round submission.
Mendes faced Cub Swanson on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Mendes faced Javier Vazquez on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52 and defeated him via unanimous decision. Mendes was able to utilize his improved striking to compliment his superior wrestling to dictate where he wanted to take the action. During the fight, Mendes used an unorthodox move when he front flipped on Vazquez who was on the ground, to land on him.
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