Chad Mendes vs. Cub Swanson
Completed
MMA Bout
August 18, 2010
Aug 18, 2010
W
Mendes defeats Swanson
L
Decision, Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
7-0-0
Climbed to 8-0 |
Pro
Record |
14-3-0
Fell to 14-4 |
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| Climbed to 8-0 | Record After Fight | Fell to 14-4 | ||
|
-425
(Heavy Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+300
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Sacramento
California |
Fights out of
|
Palm Springs
California |
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|
25
+3 mos, 2 wks, 3 days |
Age at Fight |
26
+9 mos, 2 wks, 2 days |
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|
145.0 lbs
(65.8 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs) |
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|
5'6"
(168cm) |
Height |
5'8"
(173cm) |
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|
66.0"
(168cm) |
Reach |
70.0"
(178cm) |
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| Team Alpha Male | Gym |
Bloodline Combat Sports
UFC Gym Costa Mesa |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez
- Date: Wednesday 08.18.2010 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: Josh Rosenthal
- Venue: Palms Casino Resort
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 8 of 10)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
- TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Stephan Bonnar
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Craig Hummer
- Mendes Disclosed Pay: $11,000
- Swanson Disclosed Pay: $11,000
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Event Links:
Videos & Highlights
Promo Video | "Chad Mendes - WEC Featherweight Contender" WEC Preview Video
The WEC produced this look at featherweight contender Chad Mendes before the Mendes vs. Swanson fight at WEC 50.
Video Blog | "Day in the Life - Cub Swanson" Video Look by WEC
The WEC gives us a look at a day in the life of Cub Swanson as he trains and prepares for the Mendes vs. Swanson matchup at WEC 50.
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