Media Johny Hendricks *** MEGA Lightweight ***

[tonystpierre]

3 and 5 GSP, and 4 Hendricks. 1 and 2 are both tough for me to score. Just rewatched them twice and can’t decide. I initially scored 1 for Hendricks, but was undecided after the second watch.

Yeah one and two were both extremely close rounds. A lot of people act like Hendricks won round 2 convincingly but it was actually super close. Hendricks did good the first 2 minute but the last 3 minutes was mostly Georges landing his big jabs and big head kicks/Leg Kicks. I gave Georges R1 and Johny R2. But both were super close and could have went either way.

 

[MassDistortion]

had it 2-2 going into the 5th and Hendricks did absolutely nothing. he clearly thought he had it in the bag. was yelling at the TV the entire 5th round.

 

[tonystpierre]

I think everyone (especially people who haven't seen the fight in years)should rewatch Round 1 and 2
because both of those were the closest rounds.

 

[Whitestallion]

Funny how GSP knew Hendericks was juiced to the gills.

 

[Jonesisnatural]

This fight is the perfect example of a fighter with an invincibility aura being pushed to the absolute limit and the aura being shattered..that made so many people think gsp lost.
At the time, I had it 3-2 st Pierre.
Now, I have it 3-2 st Pierre.
Johny was unbearable to listen to also so it made his loss and salty tears delicious

 

[Dude Incredible]

He opened the first Michelin star restaurant in Texas.

then ate the star

 

[tonystpierre]

ngl I want to try Bigg Rigg steakhouse even though it was in Texas and it's closed now. Imagine eating at a resturant that Johny Hendricks owns.

 

[Karl_Hungus]

I remember thinking it was a close fight. Hard to call for Johnny, even though GSP's face looked more damaged, if I remember correctly. Was a really fun fight. I wasn't outraged, but I wasn't scrutinizing too much. For people asking what became of Johnny, the restaurant was mentioned, but I don't think anyone has mentioned yet that he is a cop in Texas now.

 

[JudoThrowFiasco]

Came down to a few minutes in the first round. I believe the elbows Hendricks landed against the cage whilst gsp tried to take him down were the biggest moments of the rd and won it for Johnny. I had it 3-2 Hendricks but not a robbery by any means

 

[VAfan]

Yeah!!! Just knock him out, it's easy! I can't believe that wasn't part of the game plan. Shame on Johny for trying to keep GSP healthy and carry him to a decision loss. If he tried to knock him out this never would have happened.

no one knows what you're talking about.

 

[Bret 'The Hitman' Hart]

GSP won 3 rounds (with 2 close rounds, and 1 more decisive round), Hendricks won 2 decisive rounds.
To win a decision against a long reigning champ, it has to be a clear domination. Hendricks wasn't dominant, it was a very competitive fight.

Not GSP's best performance but it wasn't so bad, all things considered: It's pretty obvious he was mentally drained, dealing with injuries and less hungry than he once was at this point in his career. He was already thinking about retiring when he fought Diaz and Condit.

 

[Yojimbonufc]

What happened to Hendricks career after the fight?

He won the title?

 

[wh4tttt]

Hendricks probably drowned himself in bbq sauce post fight.

 

[Boomb]

What happened to Hendricks career after the fight?

USADA happened.

 

[Royce's Gi]

What happened to Hendricks career after the fight?

That Restaurant right?

Bigg Rigg Steakhouse

 

[GearSolidMetal]

Not well known video of Hendricks backstage after his loss.

Sounds like Hendricks was too busy scoring the rounds than actually winning the fight.

Every challenger against a long-term champion should count on the judges screwing them over.
Get the finish, its the only way to be sure.

 

[UnitZero]

Funniest is when Hendricks did hold the belt and he was doing a fan meet and greet, and he told a fan they could not touch the belt because they didn't earn it. He had a trippy career. Very bipolar. He was knocking dudes comatose on the upswing, then literally crumbled into Bolivian in rapid succession.

Yeah it’s not some freak weird thing that his career went downhill. USADA came along and suddenly he had no knockout power and no gas tank and went on a string of losses. It’s not a coincidence.

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

i know i thought Hendricks won when i watched it live but i also knew he wasn't putting the effort a real champion should be putting into those final rds. Johny was one of the most naturally talented WWs i have ever seen and he's just a foot note in the WW division's history because of his attitude. he had everything physically to dominate the division for years to come but his mental game and lack of discipline were so overwhelming it's kind of insane to think about how someone that talented and gifted is not even as famous or known as Tyron Woodley who was a transitional champion at best.

 

[Pequeño Corey]

Yeah one and two were both extremely close rounds. A lot of people act like Hendricks won round 2 convincingly but it was actually super close. Hendricks did good the first 2 minute but the last 3 minutes was mostly Georges landing his big jabs and big head kicks/Leg Kicks. I gave Georges R1 and Johny R2. But both were super close and could have went either way.

True. It’s like Johnny took his foot off the gas in round 2 when the ref seperated them so Johnny could pick up his mouth piece. Like you said, GSP hit him good with some jabs and some head kicks that Johnny tried to no-sell. One of the jabs even made Johnny stumble. Now If you watch round 1 without commentary, it skews more for GSP imo. If a draw for the round was an option, I’d heavily consider.

 

[tat2man5k]

I haven't watched this fight since it happened. I was in Afghanistan and I was pretty stoked because, while I'm not a huge GSP fan, I don't dislike him, but I couldn't/can't stand Hendricks. I was excited to see a great fight, which we got for sure, but initially, I thought JH won. I'm gonna re-watch it right now and see
EDIT
While Buffer is doing the introductions, I thought I saw Conor in the background. Was he already in the UFC at that point? (Maybe it wasn't even him, idk)
EDIT AGAIN
Rd 1 GSP with the TD and sub attempts. JH also with a TD and landed hard shots, especially the elbows when GSP attempted another TD. Good uppercut by JH and nice knee also. Cage time seemed pretty even but Hendricks seemed to have landed more shots, and also harder ones. 10-9 JH
Rd 2 JH rocked GSP early and poured it on with uppercut and GSP is wobbled. GSP is recovered and nothing much of note for the rest of the round from JH. GSP landed a couple head kicks and a lot of jabs. This round, IMO L, can go either way. JH did damage in the first minute, but GSP took the rest of the round with steady strikes. 10-9...GSP...I guess
Rd 3 JH's power and speed are slowing as he's getting a bit tired. Still landing but not much and not hard. GSP landing several but none with much power. GSP outlands JH but Hendricks got a TD at the end of the round, did nothing with it and GSP got right back up. 10-9 GSP
Rd 4 KD for Hendricks with some top control and GnP. GSP is pretty busted up. Some back and forth clinching and knees. Pretty easy 10-9 for Hendricks.
After 4, it's even at 2-2
Rd 5 Clinching back and forth and then a TD from GSP. Not much done with it besides a couple knees. JH is up and they continue clinching. Both throwing and kicking but nothing significant landing.TD for GSP but JH gets right back up. More clinchwork. Kimura attempt by GSP. 10-9 GSP
3-2 GSP

TL/DR The first time I watched this, I was certain GSP lost his belt. This time, pretty clear to me that it depends on how you scored round 2 but i gave it to GSP. RAZOR close.