Johny Hendricks vs Rick Story — Fight recap

Rick Story defeated Johny Hendricks by unanimous decision over three rounds on December 4, 2010, with referee Steve Mazzagatti officiating. Story's striking volume proved decisive, landing 55 significant strikes compared to Hendricks' 24, though both fighters maintained similar striking accuracy rates in the low 40s.

Hendricks attempted to control the fight through wrestling, securing six of thirteen takedown attempts for 46% success and accumulating 6:17 of control time, but Story's superior striking output and control advantage of 2:51 offset the grappling disparity. Story's body work was particularly effective, landing 24 of 34 body strikes to Hendricks' minimal one of two.

The decision reflected Story's ability to neutralize Hendricks' wrestling while maintaining offensive pressure throughout the bout, establishing Story as a viable welterweight contender while marking an early setback for the future title challenger.