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Free agent Johny Hendricks: The UFC still wants me, but at welterweight

At this time four years ago, Johny Hendricks was the UFC welterweight champion after winning a thriller against Robbie Lawler. Since then, Hendricks has won just two of his last eight fights, and he’s currently not on the UFC roster.

Still unsigned as a free agent, Hendricks discussed his future in the sport, and while his multiple weight cutting problems led to a move up to middleweight, he believes he needs to return to 170. (Transcription via MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew)

“I’m a free agent,” Hendricks said to MMAjunkie radio.