Hendricks (16-3), who fought Lawler with an injured right biceps in March, turned to his wrestling early. He drove Lawler into the fence repeatedly, dropping on one single leg takedown after another.

DALLAS (AP) — Former Oklahoma State wrestler Johny Hendricks won the vacant welterweight championship Saturday night, unanimously outpointing Robbie Lawler in five rounds at UFC 171.

Tyron Woodley says UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena would have never made it to the top during his time heyday.