Mark Francescutti, a digital sports editor at The Dallas Morning News, (and purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu) grapples with former Ultimate Fighting Champion welterweight Johny Hendricks at Velociti Fitness in Pantego, Texas.
Hendricks is a 4-time All-American wrestler for OSU who finished with a college record of 159-13. He is also a BJJ blue belt, However, his grappling coach, Marc Laimon, says Johny must compete in some gi tournaments to get promoted further.