Michihiro Omigawa vs. Chad Mendes

Preliminary Card | Featherweight · 145 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 5, 2011
W
Mendes defeats Omigawa
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

9-0-0

Climbed to 10-0
Pro
Record
11-8-1

Fell to 11-9-1
-360
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+290
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

Japan
Sacramento
California
Fights out of
Tokyo
JP
25
+9 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight 35
+1 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
5'6"
(168cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
66.0"
(168cm)
Reach
68.0"
(173cm)
Team Alpha Male Gym Neo Judo Academy Omigawa Dojo

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 926

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Mendes
77%
Omigawa
23%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 126

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
  • Date: Saturday 02.05.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 5 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Omigawa Disclosed Pay: $8,000
  • Mendes Disclosed Pay: $19,000
  • Event Links:
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Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Chad Mendes Post Fight Interview Video

    Karyn Bryant interviews Chad Mendes following his UFC 126 victory over Michihiro Omigawa in this video for MMA Heat.

  • Interview  |  Ariel Helwani Post-Fight Interview Video with Chad Mendes

    Chad Mendes speaks to Ariel Helwani following his UFC 126 victory over Michihiro Omigawa in this interview video.

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