The main fight of UFC 171 continues to be worth the belt to R. Lawler (photo). Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Even if John hendricks not being able to lose 700 g in the next few hours, Robbie Lawler will enter the Octagon at UFC 171 to fight for the welterweight belt. The information was released by UFC officials to the North American channel “FOX Sports”, according to the website “MMA Junkie”.
According to the officials, who spoke through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, if Hendricks fails to reach the 77,1 kg welterweight limit, he will not be able to be the champion of the category even if he wins the fight. In the event of a hypothetical victory for Lawler in the match, he would become the belt holder, even if his opponent had not made weight.
With Lawler confirmed, even if alone, in the welterweight title fight at UFC 171, this Saturday (15), it now remains to be seen whether John hendricks whether or not he will be able to challenge his rival for the title. “Bigg Rigg” has a deadline of two hours after the end of the official weigh-in to reach the weight limit.
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