Hendricks: Best is yet to come
When I started in MMA, I knew that I had to get people scared of me, scared of my hands,…
When I started in MMA, I knew that I had to get people scared of me, scared of my hands, Hendricks said. I really needed to work on my stand-up; that way, people would start really fearing my hands. That would make the takedowns much easier.
Now my stand-up has gotten to the point where I can choose which way I want to go — standing or taking a fight to the ground. That’s a huge confidence builder.
Kampmann’s at his peak, Hendricks said. When we trained together, he already knew everything about striking; he was already in the UFC fighting at 185. He’s added a few things, but not much. Once you hit your peak, it’s hard to add new stuff. But he is durable and he is tough.
I want to show more of my [grappling] game, so that people know that I’m more than just a wrestler. I have a strong ground game and feel more comfortable with it. I’m improving constantly. I’m constantly learning all aspects. I haven’t hit my peak yet.
