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VACANT WELTERWEIGHT BELT TO HAVE OWNER AT UFC 171

By David Tees on 12/13/2013 11:54 PM

The recently vacated UFC Welterweight Title will be on the line at UFC 171 as Johny Hendricks faces Robbie Lawler to crown a new champion. Hendricks last fought against former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 167, a fight he lost via controversial decision. Lawler is currently undefeated in his second UFC run, last defeating Rory MacDonald by decision at UFC 167. UFC 171 takes place on March 15th from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas with the aforementioned fighters headlining.