No finish but it was on heck of a fight with Condit having a pretty solid back game and having good hip escapes, otherwise it could have been a lot worse for him.
Was hoping GSP would finish when he gave up his back, but they were so slippery that his hands just slid off when he tried grabbing him. So close!
One hell of a fight by both men. Condit proved tonight that he's elite. He's done better against Georges than any fighter in recent memory, since Serra, has done. Well done, both of you, and I look forward to the possibility of 5 more rounds
Decent fight; GSP's striking looked a bit off to me. Condit seemed apprehensive. Imbressed with GSP's recovery from that head kick. Went into safe mode after that, tho.
To be honest I was impressed with his striking. AFter that Jake Shields shambles of only throwing overhand rights I thought he looked very slick after such a long absense.
Its called respect, and no one is allowed in the ring without the UFCs authorization. So unless GSP agreed to the fight prior depending on the victory, thats the only way he would be allowed in.
Condit just didn't look the same as he did vs Diaz. Condit looekd like he was trying not to lose on the ground and didn't try striking enough. Tough break for him but GSP looked great apart from a few instances . He looked a little reckless tonight , almost begged Condit or a better BJJ practioner to sub him. He's gotta watch that if he's going to fight Diaz or Silva
Lets not start hating GSP for his first fight in 19months, the fact is that 99% of the fighters would come in out of shape and probably lose this fight on such a long lay off. There are very few fighters who can take 19 months off, injury or not, and come back and look as impressive as GSP has. Just be happy GSP is back, regardless if you hate him or love him.
This. I was thoroughly impressed with both fighters for a number of reasons. Georges clearly went into safe mode after the headkick - a little karma for Condit doing the same thing against Diaz.
Well Mr GSP, i'm very imbressed with your performance, especially coming from such a long layout.
Too bad i spent most of the time looking at Andy and Lyoto on the mini cam, i just couldn't help myself.
6am, off to bed now|
GSP messed Carlos up something fierce. But Carlos also messed GSP up in return. Anyone saying that so and so didn't do much damage, or that this was an easy fight for either man is a dunce. GSP hurt Carlos. Carlos hurt GSP. And this fight was one of the best title matches we've been treated to in ages. If you can't get down with that, then to hell with you.
GSP was going for the finish, but when was the last time Condit was stopped? He tried doing a very offensive GnP but Condit was very active in trying to escape, anyone other than GSP being on top, Condit would have been on his feet.
Also that crazy right hand in the second round, a lot of fighters would drop from a punch like that straight to the jaw.
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