LAS VEGAS – The sixth through 10th rounds between Robbie Lawler and Johny Hendricks were just as close as one through five. But this time, it was Lawler who went home with the belt. Lawler (25-10 MMA, 10-4 UFC) took a split decision from Hendricks (16-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) in the UFC 181 main event to win the welterweight title, and the controversy over the scoring came quickly after the scores were read. Marcos Rosales gave the fight to Lalwer, 48-47, and Glenn Trowbridge had it 49-46 for the new champ
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Photo: Check out the Robbie Lawler-Johny Hendricks scorecard from UFC 181 – MMA Junkie