Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler Cancelled, Hendricks To Fight Matt Brown Instead

Despite the fact that UFC President Dana White initially announced an immediate third fight for the UFC Welterweight Championship between Robbie Lawler and Johny Hendricks, those plans have apparently changed.

It was announced on Tuesday evening that due to undisclosed reasons, Hendricks will instead fight the number six ranked UFC Welterweight contender, Matt Brown at UFC 185 in March.

It is unclear at the moment as to why Hendricks will not immediately challenge Lawler for the UFC 170-pound