“One thing I'm very grateful for is that I know, every time I leave, my wife is going to keep my kids happy, and whenever I get home, they are going to miss me.”

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.