With Anderson Silva dethroned, Georges St-Pierre is now the UFC champion with the longest current title reign. More notably, he’s only two wins away from tying Silva’s record for consecutive title defenses, and he’ll try to pick up one of those victories at UFC 167.
Challenging St-Pierre on Saturday will be Johny Hendricks. The Oklahoman has won six straight fights, knocking out the likes of Jon Fitch and Martin Kampmann en route to his first shot at the 170-pound championship.
Hendricks’ wrestling pedigree and knockout power are expected to present St-Pierre with a test he hasn’t seen in recent title defenses. Will that be enough for Hendricks to end the Canadian’s long welterweight reign?
Here is a look at how St-Pierre and Hendricks match up in all areas heading into Saturday’s matchup.