Welterweight Championship (170)
[#1/#4DD/#2P4P] Georges St. Pierre (24-2-0, -258) vs. [#2/#10P4P] Johny Hendricks (15-1-0, +206)
Georges St. Pierre is the All-Time #1 ranked Welterweight and #2 ranked Absolute fighter.
Johny Hendricks is the All-Time #11 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Georges St. Pierre (3-0-0)
2013-03-16: W vs. [*] Nick Diaz (26-9-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#3WW] Carlos Condit (29-7-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2011-04-30: W vs. [#5WW] Jake Shields (29-6-1) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Johny Hendricks (3-0-0)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#3WW] Carlos Condit (29-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#15WW] Martin Kampmann (20-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:46 of round 1
2012-05-05: W vs. [#21WW] Josh Koscheck (17-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Georges St. Pierre 245, Johny Hendricks 245
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Georges St. Pierre leads 4-3
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#3] Rashad Evans (23-3-1, -182) vs. [#6] Chael Sonnen (28-13-1, +152)
Rashad Evans is the All-Time #5 ranked Light Heavyweight and #18 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rashad Evans (1-2-0)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#8LHW] Dan Henderson (29-11-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-02-02: L vs. [#5LHW] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-04-21: L vs. [#1LHW/#3DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Chael Sonnen (1-2-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#10LHW] Mauricio Rua (21-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:47 of round 1
2013-04-27: L vs. [#1LHW/#3DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (19-1-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:33 of round 1
2012-07-07: L vs. [#2MW/#6P4P] Anderson Silva (33-5-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 1:55 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rashad Evans 154, Chael Sonnen 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rashad Evans leads 3-2
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Welterweight (170)
[#4] Rory MacDonald (15-1-0, -360) vs. [#14] Robbie Lawler (21-9-0, +280)
Rory MacDonald is the All-Time #19 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rory MacDonald (3-0-0)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#7WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-12-08: W vs. [#26WW] B.J. Penn (16-9-2) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-04-21: W vs. [#210MW] Che Mills (15-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Lawler (2-1-0)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#162WW] Bobby Voelker (24-10-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 0:24 of round 2
2013-02-23: W vs. [#21WW] Josh Koscheck (17-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:57 of round 1
2012-07-14: L vs. [#20MW] Lorenz Larkin (14-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rory MacDonald 112, Robbie Lawler 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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On November 16th, the #1 ranked welterweight in the world and the UFC’s longest currently reigning champion Georges St. Pierre (sponsored by 888poker) is scheduled to defend his title against the top contender, [#2 WW] Johny Hendricks.  On paper, it’s an interesting match up of styles:  Hendricks, 10-1 in UFC and on a 6 win streak, has superb collegiate wrestling credentials that should allow him to defend GSP’s amazing takedowns, or even put the champion on his back.  He also possesses huge one-punch KO power, and thought he hasn’t fought in a 5-rounder yet, he has shown the ability to go the distance in a few of his fights  (the last one being a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Condit) .  Based on these factors, many fans are picking an upset, predicting Hendricks to hand St. Pierre his first loss since 2007.  However these predictions have also been made about GSP’s last few opponents; once the fighters are locked in the cage and the bell rings, the turn of events is often very different than all the pre-fight theorizing.  And GSP is one of the best fighters in MMA at game-planning to his opponents weaknesses and neutralizing  their strengths.

But I am not going to make any predictions on this fight.  Instead, I want to summarize the frankly amazing list of GSP’s accomplishments in the sport.  Both loved and hated by the fans, St. Pierre has been one of the UFC’s biggest and most consistent ticket sellers and PPV draws.  Yet he is often criticized for his safe fighting style, opting for controlling his opponent for the duration of the fight instead of constantly looking to finish the fight at the expense of leaving himself open, which can make for a dull bout to watch.   Many say that after his loss to Matt Serra, Georges became gun-shy.  The fact that his last 6 bouts went to a decision, and a 54% finish rate through his career, do little to dispel this notion.

Regardless of how you feel about GSP’s fighting style, his accomplishments in the sport can’t be denied, and are rivaled by very few.  So, keep on reading for Georges St Pierre by the numbers:

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