Chad Mendes Signs His First UFC Contract

The featherweight contender Chad Mendes (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is now under the biggest MMA promotional organization: UFC.

After his decision win over Japanese fighter Michihiro Omigawa (12-9-1 MMA, 0-3 UFC) this past UFC 126 event, Mendes signed his debut contract to UFC.

Mendes tweeted the good news with a photo of him signing the multi-fight deal. Mendes previously was under the contract of UFC’s parent company Zuffa LLC however, he was under the WEC banner.

Mendes has yet to experience some loss on the professional business spanning 10 fights and made a break with a four-fight-win streak at WEC. However, his win over Omigama may have solidified his career as a true contender to Jose Aldo.

A title shot for Mendes in the future may be set this year if he continues to be in victory.

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