What happened when a journalist grappled with UFC fighter Johny Hendricks

Mark Francescutti, a digital sports editor at The Dallas Morning News, (and purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu) grapples with Ultimate Fighting Champion Johny Hendricks at Velociti Fitness in Pantego, Texas. Hendricks is a blue belt, but has beaten BJJ black belts. He even got submitted just once against BJJ legend Marcelo Garcia. However, his grappling coach, Marc Laimon, says Johny must compete in some gi tournaments to get promoted. (DMN-Video/editing: G.J. McCarthy)
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