“I've been blessed with athleticism, and don't get me wrong, I'm thankful for it. But I'm really grateful that I learned how to, without sounding arrogant, just suck it up and realize that even though I'm not at my best in a given situation, it doesn't matter. You still have to get the job done.”

American former mixed martial artist and collegiate wrestler

Johny Hendricks is an American former mixed martial artist and collegiate wrestler. He competed in the UFC’s welterweight and middleweight divisions and later became UFC Welterweight Champion. Hendricks built his name in mixed martial arts after a wrestling career, bringing that background into the octagon. He is best known for his time in the UFC, where he fought in two weight classes and reached the sport’s highest level by winning the welterweight title.