The UFC welterweight division sports a blistering group of top contenders.
Current titleholder Robbie Lawler has heroically defended is throne twice in the past year, putting forth legendary fifth-round surges to power through elite players like Carlos Condit and Rory MacDonald.
Since losing the belt to Lawler back at UFC 181, hard-hitting wrestler Johny Hendricks is amidst a resurgent run at gold. He will take on rising kickboxer Stephen Thompson this weekend at UFC Fight Night 82.
Patiently waiting on the sidelines is world-class grappling expert Demian Maia, who has quietly compiled a 7-2 record since making his divisional debut back in 2012. Even at 38 years of age, the Brazilian has never looked better.
Not to mention a potential return from the one and only Georges “Rush” St-Pierre.
All of these names make up one of the more intriguing championship pictures in all of mixed martial arts (MMA) entering the 2016 campaign. Former champions, all-time legends, rising superstars, and hardened pros are all vying for their chance to carry the 170-pound torch.
In accordance will the belief that all things are possible inside of the Octagon, here are five new and different paths the welterweight faction may be forced to traverse when the dust finally settles.
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