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For the first time in six years, there will be a new face of the UFC's welterweight (170) division.
Johny Hendricks almost shocked the world at UFC 167, by almost defeating UFC pay-per-view king Georges St. Pierre in a controversial split decision loss.
Shortly after the controversial decision, St. Pierre announced in his post fight interview that he would be taking a break from the sport, claiming he had some "personal things happening" and that he has to "step away for a little bit," leaving the welterweight division's belt vacant.
We do not know when St. Pierre will return, or if he'll ever return, but now that the man who has dominated the division since 2006 has left the sport... or has "(stepped) away for a little bit," the welterweight division crown is now up for grabs.
Before St. Pierre's fight with Hendricks, many have considered that the welterweight division has been cleaned out by St. Pierre. Defeating guys like: Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz and Jake Shields, who have been considered by many the only threats to his title.
UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler, minus well be called UFC 171: Welterweights. The card features seven of the top 15 ranked welterweights, including TUF 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum who takes on no. 14 ranked Rick Story.
Here are all the important welterweight match ups on the card:
1. Johny Hendricks vs 3. Robbie Lawler
2. Carlos Condit vs 11. Tyron Woodley
6. Jake Shields vs 12. Hector Lombard
14. Rick Story vs (NR) Kelvin Gastelum
Expect huge title implications on the under card and a shake up in the rankings come Sunday, Mar. 16.
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