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***OFFICIAL*** Johny Hendricks vs. Carlos Condit Thread

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#1 ·
Welterweight bout: 170 pounds

 
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You ask me months ago who I would root for it would have been Hendricks all day by KO. But since Hendricks has turned into the UFCs biggest crybaby, I guess I will root for Condit now.

Hard to bet against Hendricks landing that punch. But Condit will probably go into circle and kick mode again. Wonder if Hendricks will go for many TDs? He has fallen in love with his KO artist status.

I'll go Condit 29-28.
 
#12 ·
Condit's never ran from anyone. He fought damn smart and awesome in the Diaz fight. And came out to kill GSP but was beaten by a better fighter.

I'm impartial to Condit, but always enjoy his fights. I'll never understand the stick he got for the Diaz fight. He made Diaz look stupid (just understood why he gets hate now...)
 
#14 ·
Condit's never ran from anyone. He fought damn smart and awesome in the Diaz fight. And came out to kill GSP but was beaten by a better fighter.

I'm impartial to Condit, but always enjoy his fights. I'll never understand the stick he got for the Diaz fight. He made Diaz look stupid (just understood why he gets hate now...)
I completely disagree with both statements. Condit has been in reverse for 2 fights now.
 
#15 ·
How was he in reverse against GSP? Actually justify your claim.

Condit worked more from bottom than anyone who has faced St. Pierre thus far, and he came within inches of removing GSP's head from his body, after which he stormed in for a potential finish. You're reaching for the stars if you believe Condit ran from GSP.
 
#16 ·
How can you go forward from your back? Carlos has fought like a little bitch the last 2 fights compared to the killer he was before that. Call it "smart" if you want but throwing kicks and hoping to counter everytime while refusing to come forward and engage is not what he was doing for years. It's not what got him his fans it's not what got him his nickname. Just like GSP hasn't fought the same post-Serra. Both fighters are fighting scared to lose. I can't stand either fighter at the moment.
 
#22 ·
With this event nearing close I'm really looking forward to all three welterweight match ups on the card. This one is a very tough fight to pick a winner. I'm going with Hendricks, first off because I hope he wins I think it would be very exciting to see him get a shot at the belt with his crushing power. Also It is clear that he is the stronger of the two and I think he'll just over power Condit controlling the grappling aspect of the fight and landing the harder and the more siginificant strikes. I wouldn't be surprised to see him be the first person to stop Condit as Hendricks is one of those guys who can potentially knock out anyone. If Condit is to win I think he'll have to out point Hendricks its unlikely in my opinion that Condit gets the finish but if he does it'll be damn impressive.
 
#23 ·
If Condit comes to fight, I have to pick Hendricks to wobble him at some point. The special thing about Hendricks is the distance he can cover and speed in which he does it. He doesn't need much of a jab or movement to set that thing up, he just leaps in and lands it perfectly.

And Condit should want to fight, because it's three rounds and the tappy-kick-run-back-endurance-test gameplan is much less forgivable in a shorter fight. Greg will be telling him right now, 'GO GET SOME FANS CARLOS!!!'
 
#24 ·
IMO, while his KO's have been impressive, Hendricks is still basically a wrestle-puncher with power, and Condit is miles above him in his MMA development.

Hendricks also has T-rex arms for a WW @ 69"; he's also fairly short @ 5' 9". Condit will tower over him @ 6'2" and have a 7" reach advantage.

Unless Carlos fights like a deer-in-the-headlights idiot, he should win a decision by out-pointing Johnny on the feet with his more versaile striking, and being too agile/mobile in general.

Hendricks hype-train going off the tracks.

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#25 ·
This is going to show where Hendricks is in the division, can he cover the distance and hit flush and take Condit down? I doubt it but we'll see.

I think Carlos comes in and outpoints him, winning 29/28. Carlos is much too rounded and much more complete than Johnny.
 
#27 ·
Tough fight to call.

I love Condit but his takdedown defense is horrid. Even though he has a good chin, he's also prone to getting hit. However, I think the only edges that Hendricks has in this fight are power and wrestling. Condit has better technical striking and better jiu jitsu, and I haven't see Hendricks on the ground long enough to gauge his top control. His fight with Rick Story didn't show too much promise in that realm, although Story isn't a bad wrestler himself.

My prediction is that Hendricks will score with one or two left hands in the fight that won't put Condit away but may hurt him. He'll factor in some wrestling to earn points because the longer Condit manages to control the distance, the worse it gets for Hendricks.

Hendricks via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
 
#28 · (Edited)
Tough fight to call.

I love Condit but his takdedown defense is horrid. Even though he has a good chin, he's also prone to getting hit. However, I think the only edges that Hendricks has in this fight are power and wrestling. Condit has better technical striking and better jiu jitsu, and I haven't see Hendricks on the ground long enough to gauge his top control. His fight with Rick Story didn't show too much promise in that realm, although Story isn't a bad wrestler himself.

My prediction is that Hendricks will score with one or two right hands in the fight that won't put Condit away but may hurt him. He'll factor in some wrestling to earn points because the longer Condit manages to control the distance, the worse it gets for Hendricks.

Hendricks via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
You mean left's right?

I see this fight a lot like ellenberger Condit. Hendricks hurts him early can't get the finish but gets close. Second is close, Hendricks with a take down and some control, Condit get up but does no damage and the third is uneventful but goes to Condit via movement and a few nice combos.

Hendricks wins a decision, shit flipping commences even though Condit will never have come close to actually finishing the fight. Someone says Jackson ruined Carlos other says it's because you can't finish everyone. Everyone else is annoyed.
Apply same rules in Condit gets the decision.

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#33 ·
I like Carlos Condit. I really do, but I'd hate to see someone get knocked down the ladder after beating 4 top 10 guys, and KO'ing two of them. Plus Carlos just fought and lost to Georges. So I'll be rooting for Johny Hendricks. As far as who I think will win, it's a tough call but I'll go with Johny Hendricks via Split Dec.

Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest in Carlos won though. Seems like lately, Johnys been more focused on GSP denying him a title shot, then actually fighting Carlos Condit to get there.
 
#34 ·
i have a feeling Condit can take Johnys best shot.. might drop him but i don't see it putting him out like other fighters..

landing that big shot is Johnys only chance, otherwise he loses no matter where the fight goes, Condit has him completely outclassed.. i expect Condit to make this look easy and finish Mr. Hendricks in the 2nd or 3rd
 
#46 ·
No way. Condit has a good chin but this is asking a lot. I think he can dodge Johnys best shot but he will drop like anyone else if he gets hit with one of those haymakers.

I agree Condit will win ultimately though.
 
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