Breaking Down the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Top UFC Welterweights

The UFC welterweight division has become one of the promotion’s deepest assets.It not only contains some of the quickest rising prospects in the sport, such as Rory MacDonald and Erick Silva, but it supports two current champions: Georges St-Pierre and…

The UFC welterweight division has become one of the promotion’s deepest assets.

It not only contains some of the quickest rising prospects in the sport, such as Rory MacDonald and Erick Silva, but it supports two current champions: Georges St-Pierre and Carlos Condit.

The division also has a resurgent BJ Penn and top contenders like Martin Kampmann, Johny Hendricks, Jake Ellenberger, Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch.

At this point, the welterweight division is easily up for grabs. 

But what separates each one of these fighters?  What are their overwhelming strengths and debilitating weaknesses?

Look no further.

* Nick Diaz is not on this list for obvious reasons

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