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UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre isn’t sure when he will face Johny Hendricks, but all signs point to the two squaring off before 2013 ends.

However, St-Pierre’s boxing coach, the world-renowned Freddie Roach, believes the fighter already has the key to defeating Hendricks.

“We got the gameplan pretty much down already,” said Roach on Fight Hub TV. “We’re working on it. He’s always looking for that big shot. He’s a veteran wrestler, of course, a good wrestler, but he doesn’t even like to wrestle. He depends on that big left hand. He doesn’t even want to go to the ground too much. He’s not real difficult to figure out.”

Hendricks was a standout wrestler in college, but St-Pierre has been widely referred to as the best mat fighter in the division. As of lately, “Bigg Rigg” has used his hands to pick his opponents apart – outside of a decision win over Carlos Condit.

Do you agree with Roach’s thoughts, or do you think Hendricks is big enough, and strong enough, to withstand GSP’s relentless approach and take him down?

Johny Hendricks has one request for the UFC if they pair Georges St-Pierre with Anderson Silva next: vacate the UFC welterweight title.

UFC president Dana White sparked more talk of the potential super-fight recently, and “Bigg Rigg” is none too happy about it.

Hendricks has been viewed as the No. 1 contender since defeating Martin Kampmann last year, but was passed over for Nick Diaz.

“If he wants to go to 185 then by all means, go to 185 and fight Anderson Silva,” he said, during a recent interview with MMAjunkie.com Radio. “Yes, it would be a great thing for our sport. But I want the belt. I’d like to fight GSP for it, but if that doesn’t happen, I’m not going to hang my head and say, ‘Oh man, I’m going to be fighting that guy for the belt.’”

Hendricks stated that he hasn’t been putting any focus on a potential match up with GSP because a “bout agreement” hasn’t reached his desk yet.

Poor Johny Hendricks.

First, Hendricks defeats Martin Kampmann to secure the “No. 1 contender” slot at welterweight.

However, Nick Diaz returns and UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre requests him for his next opponent.

After defeating Carlos Condit, “Bigg Rigg” is informed – again – that he will meet GSP next.

Well, that could be changed, as UFC president Dana White told members of the media Thursday that St-Pierre vs. Anderson Silva could be put in place.

“Maybe he wants to fight Anderson if Anderson (defeats Chris Weidman),” White stated. “If Georges says to me, ‘I want to fight Anderson Silva,’ you think I’m going to go, ‘No you’re not – you’re fighting Johny Hendricks. We’ll talk about that later’?”

White added that St-Pierre could move back down to welterweight and defend his title against Hendricks following the Silva bout.

Of course, all of this is still just a work in progress, as Silva must defeat Weidman and both sides need to agree to the contest.

Still, you can’t help but feel for Johny Hendricks in this situation.

Carlos Condit makes some predictions about Johny Hendricks and GSP’s upcoming fight, but before that, he claims he feels the scoring system MMA currently uses cost him his fight with Hendricks.

Johny Hendricks avoided any serious injury to his left hand, as he posted a message on Twitter to update his fans.

THANKS for the concern! Update on my hand: it was feeling so much better today I decided not to go to the doc. Recovery going good!

— Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) March 19, 2013

Hendricks defeated Carlos Condit over the weekend, cementing his status as the No. 1 contender to UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.

On UFC Tonight earlier this week, it was reported that Hendricks is targeting a summer fight with GSP for the title.

Thankfully for Hendricks, his lethal left-hand is still in one piece, as he is going to need to be on top of his game to finally dethrone St-Pierre.

A very happy Johny Hendricks talks about his amazing performance opposite Carlos Condit. Hendricks won via unanimous decision. They two men were also awarded with Fight-of-the Night.

Fresh off defeating Nick Diaz, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre admitted that Johny Hendricks will be the next contender to his title.

Hendricks topped Carlos Condit in the co-main event at UFC 158 Saturday night, just minutes before GSP downed Diaz.

Now, the two must come to an agreement on a date – though that could be further down the road than expected.

“I want to fight the best guy and I think that’s Johny Hendricks right now. I don’t know when. I haven’t taken a break since I came back from knee surgery. I need a vacation.”

Hendricks is also likely to be sidelined for an extended period of time, though his has nothing to do with a vacation. “Bigg Rigg” believes he may have broken his hand in the win over Condit. The former NCAA wrestling standout is ready to match up with GSP whenever the contract is signed.

“If I don’t get the title shot, I’ll be devastated,” he said.

Dana White talks about last night’s event. He covers all things from Diaz’ retirement to Hendricks and a title shot.

Well guys it’s finally here. UFC 158′s main card will kick off shortly, and we’ll finally see the feud between Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz come to a head. Georges looks to defend his long-held welterweight title against brash Nick Diaz in the main event.

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All Johny Hendricks wants is his chance to compete for the UFC welterweight title.

After defeating Martin Kampmann last year, “Bigg Rigg” appeared poised to cash in on the win and meet Georges St-Pierre for the title. However, GSP asked for Nick Diaz, and will face him this evening at UFC 158.

In the meantime, Hendricks will take on former interim UFC champion Carlos Condit in the co-main event. During the pre-fight press conference earlier this week, UFC president Dana White stated that the winner would receive the next shot at the title.

“My whole focus is on Carlos Condit,” Hendricks stated. “If I get a win, I can start campaigning for something else. If I get a win over (Condit), that’s awesome.”

Sitting right next to Diaz, who has had some choice words for him in the past, Hendricks offered no concern with not fighting in the main event.

“(Diaz) had to do what he had to do to get the fight,” Hendricks said. “If I overlook Carlos Condit, he’s going to beat my (expletive).”

While the spotlight is on GSP-Diaz, the Condit-Hendricks bout could steal the show. Both men want a knockout or finish in the worst way, and they each feel like they can compete whoever wins the main event.

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