T.Bone

Again what you call "running" is simply foot-work 101.

Using lateral movement to out manouvre and effectively counter your opponent is basic and fundemental in any discipline.

"El Guapo"

The stand up was pretty even with carlos getting slightly better hits off ( Note- even without his TD, back mount he was still getting hits in). Still, Nick was always the aggressor.

ANYWAY Carlos did absolutely nothing that round that compares to nick getting a TD and obtaining full mount.

I suggest you rewatch it because I am completely baffled.

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edlavis88

I actually scored round 1,3,4 in favour of Condit with 2 and 5 going to Diaz. You can not and never will be able to get a definitive answer on whether 3 mins out outstriking outweighs getting back mount.

I dont think it's worth arguing about the decision as it was such a close fight and everyone values different aspects of fighting differently based on what background they come from or what dicipline they most value. I come from a boxing background therefore in terms of stand up i value landing strikes over everything else, others value control and aggression more.

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T.Bone

I've wathced it 3 times now. I'm baffled as to how you can say the standup was even after admitting Carlos got the better hits off, which in my eyes was for the majority of the round. Yes Nick got the TD but he wasn't able to do much after that and Carlos even ended up on top at the end of it.

And Nick may have been pressing forward but he was eating shots whilst doing so.

Edit: Also what edlavis88 said above me is very true. That's a purely subjective argument and I understand people see things completely differently.

cursedbat

Oh lord please give me strength.

Well the pros scored Diaz because, well Diaz won its not that hard. I mean how many of you besides not being fighters, have went back and watched the fight 3-4 times, and did a punch count?

The only reason Condit came out ahead on strikes was those garbage leg taps he was doing as he jumped in and out. He did land more power shots in the 3-4 but not in the 1-2. And in the 5th Condit was not ahead on strikes go watch it again and count and then Diaz scored the only take down of the fight and controlled him on the ground for 1:30 minutes. He went for a heel lock at the last second Carlos wasnt on top as far as being in control ever. Sorry sometimes that might win you the round.

Put aside the fact that Carlos was no killer, or finisher, he came in to do a stand up tactical version of the lay and pray concocted by his weak camp who are known for $hit like that. Dont act like it was genius and I wont act like despite the fact that Diaz really won, he should have finished that runner or now make it his new life goal to get back in there and break him instead of retiring which is bad for the sport and the fans.

Be real it just kills me when people call one guy a baby for being fed-up with the system and call the other guy Mr wizard for using a cowards point strategy while claiming hes a warrior. How about a banker because thats what Carlos went for at the cost of his reputation and character.

T.Bone

You know what... I'm convinced! You're doing a great job

SideWays222

Lmao.. First two sentences and you say the 2 dumbest things. And i thought fighters thanking god after the fight was dumb.... this certainly tops that.

and i think you might be permanently on acid since you are seeing things and have a warped view on reality.

Diaz being played like a fiddle while walking at Condit.
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Diaz telling Condit "Dude what the hell are you doing. I had no idea we are allowed to use strategy when fighting. All my other opponents just stood there while i punched them in the jaw repeatedly. Cmon man... help a brotha out... be still."



Diazs "surprised" face when finding out kicks are allowed in MMA.





Condit not taking any risks by throwing a flying knee. And again it is something that Diaz is baffled by.



Condit outclassing Diaz by beating him to the punch in every exchange.








The obvious and justified end result.









(Condit)->

(Diaz)->

(Diaz Fans)->

(Me and many others)->

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Budhisten

Footwork. When Muhammad Ali does it he's the best ever. When anyone else does it, they're running scared.

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kney

True!
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deadmanshand

Can we call this the Diaz Defense from now on?

This fight showed what I've been telling people about Diaz for a while. Every time someone has called Diaz the best boxer in mma I've had to correct them. He has a good chin and good hands but his power, head movement, and footwork are crap. If you don't allow him to back you up against the cage he can't really work his game on you.

Condit and Greg Jackson saw this, planned for it, and made Diaz look like a frustrated bitch. And Diaz knew it. He was broken mentally after the third round. Watch how he dealt with his corner between rounds and his body language. That's a broken man.

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