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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes face off during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes face off during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes has his hands wrapped before the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes has his hands wrapped before the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  (R-L) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes pose for photos during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  (R-L) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes pose for photos during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes face off during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  Chad Mendes attends the final UFC 142 pre-fight press conference at the Copacabana Palace Hotel on January 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  Chad Mendes attends the final UFC 142 pre-fight press conference at the Copacabana Palace Hotel on January 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and opponent Chad Mendes pose for photos during the final UFC 142 pre-fight press conference at the Copacabana Palace Hotel on January 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and opponent Chad Mendes pose for photos during the final UFC 142 pre-fight press conference at the Copacabana Palace Hotel on January 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  Chad Mendes attends the final UFC 142 pre-fight press conference at the Copacabana Palace Hotel on January 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  Chad Mendes attends the final UFC 142 pre-fight press conference at the Copacabana Palace Hotel on January 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  Chad Mendes attends the final UFC 142 pre-fight press conference at the Copacabana Palace Hotel on January 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo faces off with Chad Mendes during the UFC 142 pre-fight presser at the Copacabana Palace Hotel (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo faces off with Chad Mendes during the UFC 142 pre-fight presser at the Copacabana Palace Hotel (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo faces off with Chad Mendes during the UFC 142 pre-fight presser at the Copacabana Palace Hotel (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes face off after weighing in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes face off after weighing in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  (L-R) UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes face off after weighing in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Fans cheer prior to the Jose Aldo versus Chad Mendes featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Fans cheer prior to the Jose Aldo versus Chad Mendes featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Jose Aldo(L) knees Chad Mendes (R) in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Jose Aldo (C) celebrates in the crowd after defeating Chad Mendes in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Jose Aldo punches Chad Mendes on the ground in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Chad Mendes tries to get up after losing to Jose Aldo in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Jose Aldo (L) celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Jose Aldo punches Chad Mendes on the ground in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Jose Aldo (R) celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Jose Aldo punches Chad Mendes on the ground in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Jose Aldo (C) celebrates in the crowd after defeating Chad Mendes in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14: Jose Aldo (L) shakes hands with Chad Mendes (R) after the  featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  An exterior view of the outside of the arena prior to the Jose Aldo versus Chad Mendes featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14: Jose Aldo (L) celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes in a featherweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7:   Chad Mendes attempts to finish Cody McKenzie during their featherweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Cody McKenzie
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7:   (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Cody McKenzie during their featherweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Cody McKenzie
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7:   (L-R) Chad Mendes punches Cody McKenzie during their featherweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Cody McKenzie
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7:   Chad Mendes reacts to being declared the winner in his fight against Cody McKenzie during UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC on FX weigh in on December 14, 2012 at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Opponents Chad Mendes and Yaotzin Meza face off during the UFC on FX weigh in on December 14, 2012 at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15:  Chad Mendes prepares to enter the Octagon before his featherweight fight against Yaotzin Meza at the UFC on FX event on December 15, 2012  at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15:  (L-R) Yaotzin Meza punches Chad Mendes during their featherweight fight at the UFC on FX event on December 15, 2012  at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15:  (R-L) Chad Mendes knocks out Yaotzin Meza with punches during their featherweight fight at the UFC on FX event on December 15, 2012  at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15:  (R-L) Chad Mendes knocks out Yaotzin Meza with punches during their featherweight fight at the UFC on FX event on December 15, 2012  at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15:  Chad Mendes reacts after knocking out Yaotzin Meza during their featherweight fight at the UFC on FX event on December 15, 2012  at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15:  Chad Mendes reacts after knocking out Yaotzin Meza during their featherweight fight at the UFC on FX event on December 15, 2012  at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15:  Chad Mendes reacts after knocking out Yaotzin Meza during their featherweight fight at the UFC on FX event on December 15, 2012  at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15:  Chad Mendes reacts after knocking out Yaotzin Meza during their featherweight fight at the UFC on FX event on December 15, 2012  at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   (L-R) Opponents Chad Mendes and Darren Elkins face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Darren Elkins punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Darren Elkins
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Chad Mendes punches Darren Elkins in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Darren Elkins
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Chad Mendes follows Darren Elkins to the canvas in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Darren Elkins
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Chad Mendes (left) punches Darren Elkins in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Darren Elkins
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Chad Mendes reacts to his victory over Darren Elkins in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Darren Elkins
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Chad Mendes reacts to his victory over Darren Elkins in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Darren Elkins
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Chad Mendes reacts to his victory over Darren Elkins in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Darren Elkins
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and Clay Guida pose for photos during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  Chad 'Money' Mendes interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and Clay Guida face off during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes;Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and Clay Guida face off during the UFC weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and Clay Guida face off during the UFC weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Clay Guida in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Clay Guida in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Clay Guida in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Clay Guida in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Clay Guida (not pictured) in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  Chad Mendes enters the arena prior to his UFC featherweight bout against Clay Guida at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Clay Guida kicks Chad Mendes in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Chad Mendes kicks Clay Guida in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Chad Mendes uses the wall of the Octagon to get position against Clay Guida in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Clay Guida punches Chad Mendes in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Clay Guida punches Chad Mendes in their UFC featherweight bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Clay Guida
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Andre Fili (2nd L) celebrates with Chad Mendes (2nd R) and his corner after defeating Jeremy Larsen (not pictured) in their UFC featherweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 11:  Chad Mendes interacts with media before an open training session at Ultimate Fitness on December 11, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 11:  Chad Mendes holds and open training session for media at Ultimate Fitness on December 11, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 11:  (L-R) Chad Mendes works out with head coach Duane Ludwig during an open training session for media at Ultimate Fitness on December 11, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 11:  Chad Mendes holds and open training session for media at Ultimate Fitness on December 11, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 11:  Chad Mendes holds and open training session for media at Ultimate Fitness on December 11, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 11:  (L-R) Teammates Chad Mendes and Joseph Benavidez workout together during an open training session for media at Ultimate Fitness on December 11, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 11:  Chad Mendes holds and open training session for media at Ultimate Fitness on December 11, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  Chad Mendes interacts with media during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  Chad Mendes interacts with media during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  Chad Mendes interacts with media during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  (L-R) Opponents Chad Mendes and Nik Lentz face off during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12:  (L-R) Opponents Chad Mendes and Nik Lentz pose for photos during the final pre-fight press conference before the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 12, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  (L-R) Opponents Chad Mendes and Nik Lentz face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Chad Mendes walks to the Octagon to face Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Chad Mendes walks to the Octagon to face Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Nik Lentz punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Nik Lentz punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Nik Lentz kicks Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Nik Lentz punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Nik Lentz punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Nik Lentz punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Nik Lentz kicks Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Chad Mendes (left) reacts to his victory over Nik Lentz (right) in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Chad Mendes reacts to his victory over Nik Lentz in their featherweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Nik Lentz
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis interact with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 171 weigh-in event at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis interact with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 171 weigh-in event at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis interact with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 171 weigh-in event at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis interact with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 171 weigh-in event at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 6: UFC featherweight star Chad Mendes poses for photos with fans at the UFC Fan Expo 2014 during UFC International Fight Week at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on July 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 23:  Chad Mendes holds an open training session for media inside Maracanã Stadium on October 23, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 23:  Chad Mendes holds an open training session for media inside Maracanã Stadium on October 23, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 23:  Chad Mendes holds an open training session for media inside Maracanã Stadium on October 23, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 23:  Chad Mendes (fourth from left) poses with his team after an open training session for media inside Maracanã Stadium on October 23, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 23:  Chad Mendes poses for photos after an open training session for media inside Maracanã Stadium on October 23, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 23:  Chad Mendes interacts with media after an open training session for media inside Maracanã Stadium on October 23, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 24:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC 179 weigh-in at the Maracanãzinho Gymnasium on October 24, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 24:  (L-R) Opponents Jose Aldo of Brazil and Chad Mendes face off during the UFC 179 weigh-in at the Maracanãzinho Gymnasium on October 24, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Opponents Jose Aldo of Brazil and Chad Mendes face off before their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Jose Aldo of Brazil kicks Chad Mendes in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (R-L) Jose Aldo of Brazil punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Jose Aldo of Brazil punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Jose Aldo of Brazil punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Chad Mendes punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Chad Mendes punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Jose Aldo of Brazil punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (R-L) Chad Mendes takes down Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Jose Aldo of Brazil punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (R-L) Chad Mendes takes down Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 02:   Chad Mendes holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on April 2, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 02:   Chad Mendes holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on April 2, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 02:   Chad Mendes holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on April 2, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 02:   Chad Mendes holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on April 2, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 02:   Chad Mendes holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on April 2, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 02:   Chad Mendes holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on April 2, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 03:   Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Patriot Center on April 3, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 03:   Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Patriot Center on April 3, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 03:   (L-R) Opponents Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Patriot Center on April 3, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:  Chad Mendes enters the arena before facing Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:   (L-R) Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas touch gloves before in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:  (L-R) Ricardo Lamas throw a punch against Chad Mendes in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:  (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternative crop for #468617858) (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:  (L-R) Ricardo Lamas punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:   (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:   (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:   (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:   (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:  (R-L) Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:  Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:  (L-R) Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 04:  (L-R) Chad Mendes celebrates after defeating Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Patriot Center on April 4, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 9:  Chad Mendes speaks to the media during the UFC 189 & TUF Finale Press Conference at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 9, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 9:  Chad Mendes speaks to the media during the UFC 189 & TUF Finale Press Conference at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 9, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10:  Chad Mendes steps onto the scale during the UFC 189 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and Conor McGregor face off during the UFC 189 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and Conor McGregor face off during the UFC 189 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Chad Mendes walks to the Octagon to face Conor McGregor in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Chad Mendes walks to the Octagon to face Conor McGregor in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes prepare to face eachother during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Conor McGregor; Chad Mendes
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Chad Mendes and Conor McGregor face off in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Conor McGregor in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Chad Mendes punches Conor McGregor in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Conor McGregor punches Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Conor McGregor kicks Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Conor McGregor in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (R-L) Chad Mendes punches Conor McGregor in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Conor McGregor kicks Chad Mendes during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Conor McGregor; Chad Mendes
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Conor McGregor punches Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (R-L) Conor McGregor punches Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Chad Mendes (top) punches Conor McGregor in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Chad Mendes (top) punches Conor McGregor in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (R-L) Conor McGregor punches Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Conor McGregor punches Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Conor McGregor punches Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Conor McGregor punches Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Conor McGregor (center) and Chad Mendes congratulate one another after their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  (L-R) Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes congratulate each other after their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Chad Mendes reacts to his victory over Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Conor McGregor reacts to his victory over Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Conor McGregor reacts to his victory over Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Conor McGregor  reacts to his victory over Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Mendes; Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  Chad Mendes interacts with media during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  (L-R) Opponents Frankie Edgar and Chad Mendes face off during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  Chad Mendes interacts with media during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  (L-R) Opponents Frankie Edgar and Chad Mendes face off during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:  Chad Mendes weighs in during the UFC weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:  (L-R) Opponents Frankie Edgar and Chad Mendes face off during the UFC weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Frankie Edgar and Chad Mendes touch gloves before their featherweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Chad Mendes
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Chad Mendes
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (R-L) Frankie Edgar punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Chad Mendes
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Frankie Edgar punches Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Chad Mendes
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: Frankie Edgar reacts to his victory over Chad Mendes in their featherweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:  Frankie Edgar (left) is declared the winner over Chad Mendes (right) in their featherweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Chad Mendes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11: Chad Mendes works out for the media and fans during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Chad Mendes

ALLENAMENTO: Una tipica giornata di allenamento inizia alle 9:15 con la pratica che consiste in un lavoro intenso nel BJJ e nella lotta libera e nell sparring di MMA. Alle 4 del pomeriggio è tempo di intenso allenamento di Muay Thai con il Maestro Thong. Tre miglia di corsa alla sera.

Quando e perché hai iniziato ad allenarti per combattere? Ho iniziato la lotta libera all'età di cinque anni quindi sono cresciuto gareggiando quasi per tutta la vita. Ho incontrato Urijah Faber quando ero alle scuole superiori ed ho lavorato sugli allenamenti di lotta libera con lui durante le estati al college. Con lui ho fatto un po' di jiu-jitsu qualche volta durante quegli allenamenti e mi è piaciuto. Dopo la lotta libera ai tempi del college avevo ancora il desiderio di gareggiare così ho deciso di trasferirmi a Sacramento ed iniziare ad allenarmi con il Team Alpha Male.

Che riconoscimenti e titoli hai detenuto? 2 volte PAC 10 champ, 2 volte D1 NCAA All-American

Hai qualche eroe? Mio padre. Ne ha passate tante nella vita e mi ha dimostrato cosa significa non mollare mai.

Tecnica preferita? La tecnica del dito wushu

Cosa significa per te combattere in UFC? Questo è un riconoscimento importante per me considerando che avevo iniziato a combattere solo da 2 anni e mezzo. Non mi sarei mai aspettato di iniziare a combattere per l'UFC così presto. Ricordo che guardavo l'UFC quando ero un ragazzino e pensavo fosse la cosa più bella del mondo ed ora ne sono parte. E' fantastico!

Sei andato al college? Politecnico della California

Quale era il tuo lavoro prima di iniziare a combattere? Studente
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