UFC 171 is a wrap, and with three top-15 welterweights – including newly crowned divisional kingpin Johny Hendricks (16-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC) – earning victories, a new era in one of the UFC’s most historically competitive divisions is officially underway. “Bigg Rigg” edged Robbie Lawler (22-10 MMA, 7-4 UFC) by the narrowest of margins to win the vacant belt in the pay-per-view main event from Dallas’ American Airlines Center. It was a moment of jubilance for Hendricks, but one that could also be short-lived if he isn’t careful. Welterweight contenders Tyron Woodley (13-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) and Hector Lombard (34-4-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) made their intentions known with wins over tough opponents on the main card, and both men are gunning for the new champion. Beyond that, lightweight prospect Myles Jury (14-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) kept his flawless professional record intact while Ovince St. Preux (15-5 MMA, 3-0 UFC) made quick work of his opponent in the pay-per-view opener.
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