The split decision victory didn’t come without its share of controversy. I think I’ll pick him by a competitive split decision.
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“This whole time, 40 professional fights, MMA and kickboxing”, Condit said.
Lawler was correct in that neither man lost, as Condit’s stock had to go up even in defeat. “We battled it out”, he added. Since then, those with the time and interest to re-watch and re-score the fight have found the potential that Robbie Lawler could have won rounds 2, 3, & 5.
It is the fourth consecutive fight that has seen Ruthless Robbie go to the fifth round following wins over Matt Brown, Johny Hendricks and his brutal clash last July with with Rory MacDonald. The fight’s cresecendo undoubtedly occured during the final five minutes when Lawler went on the rampage, lighting Condit up with huge punches that left him on unsteady legs and sapped his strength, yet he refused to fall down or give in and made it to the final bell under heavy fire.
“I’m sure Condit would like to do it again”, said White, who gave the third round and the fight to Condit.
UFC 195 FREE PPV Live Stream FOX Watch UFC FIght 2015 OnLine HDQ One of the best things Tyron Woodley could say about tonight’s UFC 195 headliner and title fight is that it didn’t take any questionable promotional tactics to sell it. Hats off to a champion: Carlos Condit.
Although often finding himself behind in fights, Lawler embodies the true meaning of a fighter, a man who’s down but never out, which is essentially the story of the champion’s long and resurgent career. Now that we’re here, I feel most of those thoughts have transformed to thoughts of shear anticipation for what should be an epic main event.
“Neurologically, no [I wasn’t hurt], but I’m lumped up”, Condit said.
“I’ve definitely grown up quite a bit just as a person but also as an athlete and a fighter”.
“If I didn’t, like I didn’t, I have to see if I can continue to do this”.
“I don’t really play those games”, Lawler said.
A decision to retire is a personal one and one that only he can make in conjunction with his family.
Earlier, Stipe Miocic stopped Andrei Arlovski with punches 54 seconds into the first round, likely earning a heavyweight title shot with a victory in the UFC’s traditional New Year’s week show in its hometown. I was going to move forward … But Condit, the 31-year-old former interim welterweight champion, couldn’t commit to anything.
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Miocic immediatly raced over to the cage and screamed in the direction of White and UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta that he had done enough to secure his spot as the top contender.
