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WEC 50's Chad Mendes Learning to Deal With Distractions as MMA Fame Grows

By Ariel Helwani - Video Reporter and Writer

MMA Fighting spoke rising featherweight star Chad Mendes over the weekend about his upcoming WEC 50 fight against Cub Swanson on Aug. 18.

The undefeated Mendes (7-0) talked about his progression as a mixed martial artist, dealing with the pressure of being undefeated and what it's like to be a member of Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male.

Check out the video interview below.

Read More: wec 50, mma videos, mma fighting exclusive, videos, Chad Mendes (MMA), Cub Swanson (MMA)

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