Condit did not fight that way due to it being the most safest way to win, he thought that way because it was his only way to win. People think he should of thought any other way are mental and just wanted to see Diaz put on a good performance. Condit fought to win, people do not finish Nick Diaz...so why go all out to try?
Condit always had the reputation was a wild man, always in great fights, getting finishes and great comebacks. Now in one fight he can see the only way to win is to play it smart and everyone turns on him. Ridiculously fickle....
He probably knows a decision win is not likely against GSP, i can see him going out aggressive...GSP should dominate but Condit will always be dangerous.
I wonder if the internetz would explode if Condit won via Aldo/Swanson.
Really want to see a way Condit can take this, but it's really tough seeing him catch George on the way in or getting the better of him in the grappling exchanges.
GSP is training like an animal. Loving the primetime shows! In the battle of the guest coaches GSP's got it won. Danaher is an incredible BJJ coach, and it was awesome to see the guys from Tiger helping GSP out. I went over to Thailand in the summer, and did 3 weeks at Tiger, and actually had a few sessions with Master Yod. Didn't see Lam while I was there, but Master Yod helped out in a few of the beginner classes. Pretty insane to see the difference between GSP hitting the pads, and Lam hitting the pads. Lam has some insane power!
I cannot wait for this fight. Condit is an incredible fighter, and has been training like a beast too, but I just think GSP's too skilled, and will be so ready for this fight. It'll probably go to a decision, but I'd love to see some old school 'Rush' from GSP. Condit's incredibly durable though, so it wouldn't surprise me if GSP takes a fairly comfortable UD. War GSP!
Don't know about the general consensus but i see him doing what he usually does. Strike with him, mix it up with takedowns that are definitely going to get him the round.. Whether he finishes him or not, who knows.
I think its funny how anyone questions GSPs chin just based off the Serra fight. Serra landed some hard ******* shots including a few to the back of GSPs head and he never actually went out. GSPs chin is just fine.
After reading article after article about the super fight. GSP has an enormous weight over his shoulders. I don't know how one man does it the way Anderson does. Think about it for one minute. Imagine yourself in that spotlight. Could you handle it.
This fight has to happen and there's only one obstacle in the way this Saturday. Can GSP shake off the ring rust and come back from his injury to reclaim his throne.
I think we're going to see a vintage GSP controlling the top position all five rounds. Setting up what we've all been waiting for all these years.
I like Condit and I like GSP. I really would preffer this fight wouldn't be GSP coming back from some intense recovery.
I normally don't like GSP style, but if he can win even in a boring 5 rounds decision it's OK, because regardless of the result I wish he stays healthy and active for future challenges.
Condit well deserves this title shot. It should be a great fight.
May the best man win and GSP's knee remains intact no matter what.
Condit is taller, but they have the same reach.
I suspect that the taller/more upright Carlos chooses to fight, the better it will work for GSP's shots/TD's.
I would be mightily surprised if GSP looked like the overall smaller fighter come fight night.
Two featured articles today in Norways biggest paper about this fight. Never seen anything like it. It's normally just a footnote in the sports section when a norwegian has been fighting, and sometimes not even then. These are proper articles aswell, not just copy/paste.
GSP is a big deal, there's a reason he's the top draw in MMA.
Carlos IS his most dangerous fight though, he has the striking that guys like Koscheck, Fitch, Shields didn't have and he's got the ability to get up from the takedown that Hardy and Alves didn't have. I hope it's enough to dethrone Georges.
I like both guys. I have no problem at all with how Condit fought against Diaz, if you can 'game plan' an opponents weakness and get a win, well, that's the whole damn point of martial arts.
That said, unless GSP's knee becomes an issue, Condit is not going to 'game plan' GSP ... not going to happen. Matter of fact Condit may be beaten already due to not having a game plan for GSP he can have any confidence in.
As for GSP's 'questionable chin', a lot of good fighters have found themselves unable to 'ask' that question once they got in the ring with GSP ... but, that's Condit's only chance really, so if he has any plan at all it is probably to go for broke every time the fight is taken to its feet, and being prepared to spend a lot of time on his back
GSP is very motivated, he really is embracing the moment and the excitement, he is hungry in a way that we have not seen for a long time.. i think we will see a different GSP in the ring tomorrow..
Carlos doesn't have a chance in all hell people. Guys go away for a while and everyone comes up with ways he can be beat and forget how good they are. It's going to take a single round and then everyone is going to go oh yeah why did I ever think this would be close.
The other thing that gets me is all this talk of "ring rust". At what point does ring rust set in exactly? Condit has waited 9 months instead of defending the interim belt. That shows a little lack of confidence to me.
I'm not sure there is much of a difference between not fighting in 9 months, or 19. It's not as if GSP had amnesia and forgot what to do in the cage. He's been training for this fight for months (just like any other fight), and wouldn't be fighting if his knee wasn't 100%.
GSP looks extremely excited for this fight. The smile on his face and his mannerisms are clear as day. He's loving being back. I honestly think Condit is in for a very rough and short night.
Anyone else not that excited for this card? Just seems that the majority of people i've spoken to, at work etc aren't even sure they're going to watch it because the card is so weak.
GSP by snoozefest seems like the result most expect..
Most all the time I am at my neighbors watching the fight with a couple friends.
He isn't a GSP fan at all. I'm not either. So I don't even know if he will bother getting them. He probably will because he gets most any card.
But the rest of the card sucks. And I'm not afraid to say it with a bunch of yahoos around here acting like you can speak no ill words of UFC PPVs. The Co-Main should be a good scrap. But other than that, there is not 1 fighter on the whole card that I really look forward to watching. Hell the rest of the main card is fighters on losing streaks, or irrelevant as all hell.
I guess I am looking forward to seeing Philipou fight and hopefully keep improving.
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