Johny Hendricks

Johny Hendricks
Hendricks in 2017
Born (1983-09-12) September 12, 1983 (age 41)
Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.
Other namesBigg Rigg
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division
Reach69 in (175 cm)[1]
StyleWrestling
Fighting out ofFort Worth, Texas, U.S.
TeamTeam Takedown
Jackson Wink MMA Academy[2]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[4]
Years active2007–2018 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins18
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision9
Losses8
By knockout3
By decision5
UniversityOklahoma State University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma State Cowboys
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 St. Louis 165 lb
Gold medal – first place 2006 Oklahoma City 165 lb
Silver medal – second place 2007 Auburn Hills 165 lb
Big 12 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Omaha 165 lb
Gold medal – first place 2006 Ames 165 lb
Gold medal – first place 2007 Columbia 165 lb
Silver medal – second place 2004 Ames 157 lb

Johny Hendricks (born September 12, 1983) is an American former mixed martial artist and collegiate wrestler. He competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is a former UFC Welterweight Champion.

  1. ^ "Fight Card – UFC 185 Pettis vs. Dos Anjos". UFC.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  2. ^ Team TakeDown | MMA Fighter Management TX | Johny Hendricks. Teamtakedownfighters.com. Retrieved on November 7, 2015.
  3. ^ Bjj Eastern Europe – The Secret To Johny Hendricks's Power: Heavy Lifting & Grappling In A Gi. Bjjee.com (May 20, 2015). Retrieved on November 7, 2015.
  4. ^ "Johny Hendricks – Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 10, 2016.