Fighter details| Name | Johny Hendricks (Men) |
| Nickname | Bigg Rigg |
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| Date of birth | Sep 12, 1983 (42 years old) |
| Weight class | Middleweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioJohny Hendricks – General Profile
Johny Hendricks is an American professional mixed martial artist and former amateur wrestler who competed primarily in the welterweight division. Born on September 12, 1983, in Ada, Oklahoma, United States, he became widely recognized for his wrestling background and knockout power.
MMA Career
Hendricks competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he established himself as a leading contender in the welterweight division. He faced notable opponents including Georges St-Pierre, Robbie Lawler, Carlos Condit, and Tyron Woodley.
He won the UFC Welterweight Championship with a decision victory over Robbie Lawler and participated in several high-profile bouts during his tenure in the division.
Fighting Style
Hendricks is known for a fighting style built on a strong wrestling base combined with powerful left-handed striking. His approach emphasized takedowns, clinch control, and explosive punching exchanges.
The combination of high-level collegiate wrestling and knockout power formed the foundation of his mixed martial arts strategy.
Combat Sports Background
Before entering mixed martial arts, Hendricks had a distinguished collegiate wrestling career at Oklahoma State University. He won multiple NCAA Division I national championships and was widely regarded as one of the top collegiate wrestlers of his era.
Career Highlights
Career highlights include winning the UFC Welterweight Championship and competing in several championship bouts against elite fighters in the division.
Legacy
Johny Hendricks is recognized as one of the prominent welterweight competitors of his era. His career reflects the continued influence of high-level collegiate wrestling within modern mixed martial arts.
Fights
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Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 80.77% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Frank Mir | 19-13 |
| Gegard Mousasi The Dreamcatcher | 49-9 |
| Ramazonbek Temirov Temurlan | 20-3 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-12 |
| Robert Valentin Robzilla | 11-6 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Geronimo dos Santos Mondragon | 44-26 |
| Sergei Kharitonov | 35-8 |
| Chris Lytle Lights Out | 31-18 |
| Donald Sanchez | 31-20 |
| Ismail Naurdiev The Austrian Wonderboy | 25-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Khamzat Chimaev Borz | 15-1 |
| Alexandre Pantoja The Cannibal | 30-6 |
| Gregory Bouchelaghem Greg MMA | 9-4 |
| Sean Brady | 19-2 |
| Iwo Baraniewski Rudy | 9-0 |
| Gilbert Burns Durinho | 22-10 |
| Malcolm Wellmaker The Machine | 10-2 |
| Oban Elliott The Welsh Gangster | 12-4 |
| Tom Nolan Big Train | 11-1 |
| Travis Fulton The Ironman | 255-54 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert GM3 | 37-22 |
| Nursulton Ruziboev Black | 37-9 |
| Wanderlei Silva The Axe Murderer | 35-14 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Hector Lombard Lightning | 34-11 |
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