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Quote: Originally Posted by redsrule

I'm happy for Hendricks. GSP leaving the UFC might be the best thing for the fighters (not for Dana's checkbook though). The WW division is so open right now. Hendricks now as champ, you got Rory/Lombard/Woodley right there for a title shot, I'm sure Shields/Condit/Lawler will be right back & awesome prospects in Gastelum and Thatch.

I forgot about Thatch. Whoa.

The good news for the UFC is GSP is always out there and could be back in '15. That gives Hendricks some more time to grow as a star. This win plus the fact that most people think he beat GSP has him on his way to being a box office draw.