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Chad Mendes Inks Lengthy New UFC Deal

Chad Mendes fans need not worry, the No. 1 ranked UFC featherweight contender isn’t leaving the MMA juggernaut anytime soon.

Mendes on Monday signed a new eight-fight contract that should keep the Team Alpha Male fighter in the Octagon for the next few years, at minimum.  UFC president Dana White tweeted the news, including a “selfie” along with Mendes and company CEO Lorenzo Fertitta.

Chad Mendes with Dana and Lorenzo New Deal sq
Chad Mendes with Dana and Lorenzo New Deal sq

“The deal selfie!! Just got a new 8 fight deal done with @chadmendes,” he wrote.