J. Hendricks is one step closer to becoming the next challenger for the welterweight belt. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
the american John hendricks, who occupies the first position in the Ultimate rankings in the welterweight category, is preparing for the fight against Carlos Condit next Saturday (16), at UFC 158. However, his thoughts seem to be divided between this fight and a hypothetical title fight against the current champion of the division, Georges St Pierre.
“I have to win Carlos Condit. Once I've done that, it's GSP time. If I win Carlos Condit, there is no one else in my way. St. Pierre cannot hide forever”, he said, in an interview given this Wednesday (13).
Hendricks was one of the favorites to challenge the current welterweight champion, but plans were changed at his own request. Georges St Pierre deal Nick Diaz – fight that tops the fight night list at UFC 158.
At 29 years old, John hendricks He has been fighting professionally since 2007. The American has only suffered one setback in his career, against Rock Story in the TUF 12 Finale, and has won all of the other 14 fights he has competed in. In his last appearance in the octagon, “Bigg Rigg”, as he is known, knocked out Martin Kampmann in just 46 seconds, in November last year.
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