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Johny
Hendricks
18-7-0( W-L-D )
Fight Night Bonuses: 4 Fight of the Night / 3 Knockout of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 22 fights.
Record: 18-7-0
Summary: Elite wrestler, power

Fighter Info

Nickname: Bigg Rigg
From: Ada, Oklahoma USA
Fights Out Of: Fort Worth, Texas United States
Age: 33
Height: 5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )
Reach 69"
Leg Reach 39"
College: Oklahoma State University
Degree: Bachelors in Secondary Education

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
2009
46% Successful
915
Types of Successful Strikes
0
915
65% Standing
26%
592
236
87
Striking Defense
54
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
143
48% Successful
69
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
6
22
0
Takedown Defense
64
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
Johny Hendricks
Jun 25, 2017
41
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Win
Johny Hendricks
Feb 19, 2017
51
37
0
2
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Johny Hendricks
Dec 30, 2016
18
50
6
1
0
2
3
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Johny Hendricks
Jul 9, 2016
70
124
1
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Johny Hendricks
Feb 6, 2016
7
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Johny Hendricks
Mar 14, 2015
36
23
9
0
0
0
5
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Johny Hendricks
Dec 6, 2014
111
116
5
0
1
0
1
0
 R5 Decision - Split
Johny Hendricks
Mar 15, 2014
158
150
2
0
0
0
0
0
 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Fight of the Night
Johny Hendricks
Nov 16, 2013
101
85
3
2
1
0
0
0
 R5 Decision - Split
Fight of the Night
Win
Johny Hendricks
Mar 16, 2013
42
30
0
12
0
0
1
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Fight of the Night
Win
Johny Hendricks
Nov 17, 2012
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Knockout of the Night
Win
Johny Hendricks
May 5, 2012
33
55
1
2
0
0
1
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Win
Johny Hendricks
Dec 30, 2011
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Knockout of the Night
Win
Johny Hendricks
Aug 6, 2011
54
37
1
1
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Win
Johny Hendricks
Mar 26, 2011
7
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Knockout of the Night
Loss
Johny Hendricks
The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck
Dec 4, 2010
24
55
6
2
1
1
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Johny Hendricks
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen
Aug 7, 2010
28
9
0
2
0
0
0
1
 R2 KO/TKO
Win
Johny Hendricks
UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2
May 8, 2010
67
53
0
8
0
0
0
3
 R3 Decision - Majority
Win
Johny Hendricks
UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez
Dec 12, 2009
49
16
7
1
4
0
6
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Johny Hendricks
UFC 101: Declaration
Aug 8, 2009
7
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Johny Hendricks
WEC 39: Brown vs. Garcia
Mar 1, 2009
38
86
6
2
0
0
2
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Fight of the Night
Win
Johny Hendricks
WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia
Dec 3, 2008
19
13
2
2
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
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Biography

TRAINING: Wake up around 10:30, eat breakfast, head to workouts at 12, get done around 2:30, then head to the house, eat lunch and spend some time with the family. Then I head to workouts at 8 to 10:30, come home, watch TV, and pass out.

Thoughts on opponent, Josh Koscheck? I think he is a tough fighter, but I think I can win this fight. He has good wrestling and good hands, but I see myself a little better in both areas, which should make for a great fight.

When and why did you start training for fighting? June 2007 - to be the World Champion

What ranks and titles have you held? 4X Div. 1 All-American, 2X Div. 1 National Champion

Do you have any heroes? God

What is your favorite technique? Punching people in the face

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?  It means everything to be fighting in the UFC because this is where the best fighters are and that's what I want - to fight the best. 

Did you go to college, and if so, what degree did you earn? Oklahoma State University, Bachelors in Secondary Education

What was your job before you started fighting? Student

•    Was 2-0 in the WEC with wins over Justin Haskins (TKO2) and Alex Serdyukov (W3). Serdyukov bout won Fight of the Night honors.

•    Seven wins by TKO, one by submission.

•    Wins over Fitch and Waldburger earned Knockout of the Night honors

•    On three fight winning streak

Career

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