Topic: Condit vs. Hendricks
Condit vs. Hendricks
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02.18.2013 | 11:16 PM ET
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02.20.2013 | 1:05 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
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02.20.2013 | 1:07 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 1
Style make fights my friend. I personally think GSP would smash Hendrick, however there are thiose that don't believe this. And jusgt because they may think Condit beats hendricks, does not then mean they don't believe Hendricks can beat GSP. GSP style is very different from condit. They may think Hendrick power and TDD can win him a fight against GSP but not necessarily Condit.
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02.20.2013 | 2:52 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
****. After that round GSP's face was all ****** up.
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02.20.2013 | 3:31 AM ET
Prediction: correct Hendricks wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 1
02.20.2013 | 7:24 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 3
That being said, even with Hendricks' wrestling accolades, I don't think Hendricks' takedowns are even close to GSPs in an MMA fight, since his setups and ability to close distance aren't even close.
I think Condit's got good enough TDD to deal with Hendricks and even if it goes down, Hendricks' doesn't have GSP top control and Condit's guard is a very active one.
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02.21.2013 | 1:15 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
So what? Hendricks "deserves" a title fight even though he couldn't beat a lot of welterweight contenders? Gtfo.
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02.24.2013 | 6:45 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
02.24.2013 | 6:52 PM ET
Prediction: correct Hendricks wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 1
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02.24.2013 | 6:52 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
02.24.2013 | 6:53 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
02.28.2013 | 3:50 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
03.03.2013 | 6:12 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
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03.03.2013 | 7:47 PM ET
The 10-Point Breakdown
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
1. Mental Edge/Confidence/Gameplan - Right off the bat, I have to call this area just about dead even. Both fighters are respectful, so trash talking is out the water, and I don't think that either fighter is in the other's head in any way, shape, or form. The worst you'll here from both of these fighters is that they respect the other, and that they are confident they will be the winner. Condit is coming off of a very hard fought loss to current UFC kingpin GSP, but if you're going to lose to somebody, it might as well be the greatest UFC WW Champion of all time. Hendricks is riding a 5-fight win streak with 3 coming by devastating 1st round KO. Condit has gone 13-2 in his last 15 fights with 5 KO/TKOs and 5 submissions. When it comes to gameplan, Condit trains with Greg Jackson, so you know that they will have a great gameplan coming into this fight. Hendricks has had a tendency to rely on his punching power, but for the last 5 fights, it has served him well. On a side note, these two were on a path to meet one another in the WEC, but before it could happen ZUFFA dissolved the WEC WW division. So for us WEC fans, this is a fight that has been a long time in the making. With all that said, like I said before, I'm calling this area even. Condit = 9/10, Hendricks 9/10
2. Experience/Level Of Opposition - I think it's safe to say with 34 fights, being the former WEC WW Champion, and facing GSP, this is all advantage Condit here. Hendricks has faced some great opposition, but he only has half of the experience that Condit has. Condit = 10/10, Hendricks = 8/10
3. Heart/Determination To Win - This area is so tough to call. Who really has overcome adversity, pushed through, and did everything that they had to win the fight? I've seen it in the past from both fighters. I look for your feedback on this, because as of now, I'm calling it even. Condit = 9/10, Hendricks = 9/10
4. Stamina/Cardio - This is a 3 round fight, and both fighters can go 3 round with no problems, but I honestly think that Condit has a little bit better cardio than Hendricks. The longer this fight goes on, the more it plays into Condit's hands. Condit = 10/10, Hendricks = 9/10
5. Endurance/Toughness - Who takes the better punch? Who cuts and bruises easier? I've seen both fighters take a ton of damage, and still be able fight effectively. I'm calling this one even. Condit = 10/10, Hendricks = 10/10
6. Overall Striking - Big punching power vs. technique and versatility. Both fighters have ended fights on the feet in dominating fashion. Punching power goes in Hendricks favor, but technique and versatility go in Condit's favor. I can see either fighter winning this one by KO/TKO, so I'm calling this one even as well. Condit = 10/10, Hendricks = 10/10
7. Overall Wrestling/Grappling - This is where I think that Hendricks is strongest in this fight, and where I think that Condit is weakest. Hendricks is not the best wrestler at 170, but he does bring a great wrestling pedigree to the table. Condit has improved in this department, but the GSP fight showed that he still has to make improvements and adjustments in this area. Condit = 8/10, Hendricks = 9/10
8. Overall Submissions/BJJ - Condit has 13 submissions over the course of his career, Hendricks has only 1 in 15 fights. I think it's safe to say that Condit would be more likely to win by submission in this fight, and has the better BJJ pedigree. Condit = 10/10, Hendricks = 8/10
9. Strength/Size - I don't think that either fighter is necessarily a large WW, but Hendricks does possess a ton of power. Condit has the height and the range, but I don't think that he is the bigger of the two fighters. I give the Hendricks the edge here. Condit = 8/10, Hendricks = 9/10
10. Speed/Athleticism = Niether fighter is devastatingly quick, but both are proficient in this area. I think that Condit is the quicker more mobile of the two with better dexterity. Condit = 9/10, Hendricks = 8/10
Overall Score - Carlos "The Natural Born Killer" Condit = 93/100, Johnny "Big Rig" Hendricks = 89/100
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03.03.2013 | 8:00 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
This summer, I believe the UFC will not give Condit a rematch so soon, and prefer to give the title shot to Johny Hendricks. Which will be a popular choice.
So, this summer, I think we can hopefully look forward to GSP vs. Hendricks, Condit vs. MacDonald, Ellenberger vs. Maia, Diaz vs. Koscheck, Erick Silva vs. Siyar Bahadurzada, Nate Marquardt vs. Martin Kampmann, Shields vs. Woodley (June 15, 2013).
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03.03.2013 | 8:33 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
I see Hendricks doing some early damage before Condit turns the tide. I think the new, improved Condit turns the tide earlier than his 2008-10 self, resulting in a Decision win for him. In a five-rounder, he gets a fourth or fifth-round stoppage.
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03.03.2013 | 10:47 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
After the 1st round when Hendricks realizes he's not going to KO Condit he will break mentally and lose the last 2 rounds. Condit will fight Hendricks similar to how he fought Diaz.
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03.04.2013 | 12:22 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong Decision
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03.05.2013 | 3:27 AM ET
Prediction: correct Hendricks correct Decision
03.06.2013 | 4:45 PM ET
Prediction: correct Hendricks correct Decision
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03.07.2013 | 8:29 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Condit wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 2
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