Surging welterweight contender Johny Hendricks hasn’t made many mistakes since losing to Rick Story at the Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale in December 2010.
Beating top 10 opponents like Martin Kampmann, Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch have made Hendricks a viable candidate to fight the winner of the Georges St-Pierre-Nick Diaz title fight.
Unfortunately for Hendricks, his next foe, Carlos Condit, tends to capitalize on his opponents’ most minuscule of mistakes.
In a bout that will include a pair of vastly contrasting fighting styles, Condit’s move-heavy, slipping style will keep Hendricks off balance in chase mode.
Here’s a look at three reasons Condit will outshine Hendricks in this de facto welterweight tournament bout.