Despite engaging in a bloody, back-and-forth brawl with knockout puncher Robbie Lawler, UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks was keenly aware of where he likely stood in the eyes of judges heading into the fifth round of the UFC 171 headliner.
UFC Announces June 28 Show in San Antonio; Harleys Now in Store for Bonus Winners
The Ultimate Fighting Championship made two announcements following UFC 171 on Saturday night, the first of which revealed the promotion’s intention to return to Texas this summer.
UFC 171 Bonuses: Hendricks, Lawler, St. Preux, Bermudez Bank $50K Awards
Johny Hendricks walked away from UFC 171 with the UFC welterweight title, but both “Bigg Rigg” and opponent Robbie Lawler pocketed $50,000 in post-fight bonus money.
Johny Hendricks Outlasts Robbie Lawler, Wins Welterweight Title in UFC 171 Headliner
Johny Hendricks pockets unanimous decision over Robbie Lawler, captures vacant welterweight crown in UFC 171 main event.
UFC 171 Prelims: Unbeaten Kelvin Gastelum Denies Rick Story in Split Decision
Kelvin Gastelum cleared another serious hurdle in his Ultimate Fighting Championship career.
UFC 171 Results: ‘Hendricks vs. Lawler’ Play-by-Play & Updates
Sherdog.com reports from the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, with live UFC 171 results and play-by-play.
Source: NSAC Requires Palhares To Undergo Enhanced Testing
World Series of Fighting brought in Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares in hopes of adding a big name to their welterweight division. That addition has brought more talent and more headaches for the budding promotion.
Report: Dennis Siver Tests Positive for hCG Following UFC 168 Win
UFC featherweight Dennis Siver reportedly tested positive for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) following his UFC 168 victory.
Pat Curran Submits Daniel Straus, Recaptures Featherweight Gold at Bellator 112
Bellator MMA gold once again belongs to Pat Curran.
UFC 171 Weigh-in Results: Johny Hendricks, Robbie Lawler Official for Title Clash
The throne will not have sat vacant for long.