Post by The Sandmen on Dec 20, 2012 15:38:04 GMT -5
Muscles vs. Douchey.
Ferocious staredown by Alves while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Carlos Condit raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Thiago Alves and Carlos Condit touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of Condit, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Condit is wobbling!
Carlos Condit is opening up on Alves and raining down combinations!
Alves doesn't look worried as he defends.
Condit moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Thiago Alves checks the kick.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Thiago Alves swings...
hard impact to Condit's face!
Condit's Right eye is beginning to swell
Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Incredible high kick!
Alves is worried!
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Condit blocks and pushes his opponent.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Alves.
Carlos Condit's reflexes save him!
Alves misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Condit begins to launch a barrage of punches over Alves
Thiago Alves is smart enough to duck backwards
Condit wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit and Thiago Alves are cliched up against the cage. Condit steps for a throw
Thiago Alves is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Thiago Alves shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Thiago Alves breaks that americana attempt!
Alves is trying to counter now!
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Condit fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Thiago Alves's arm and tries an armbar!
Alves holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Alves's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Carlos Condit.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Forehead
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Condit
Alves leans back...
He clobbers Carlos Condit's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Condit
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Carlos Condit's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Carlos Condit to open his guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Condit
Alves is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alves tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Thiago Alves on the ground
deflected by Condit.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carlos Condit leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
Condit shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Thiago Alves
well done Alves falls hard on the mat
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves kicks his legs trying to keep Carlos Condit away.
Carlos Condit takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Alves's thigh
Alves checks that kick!
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves launches an up-kick intended for Carlos Condit's head...
It lands flush with Carlos Condit's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Alves's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit creates space and allows Thiago Alves to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Carlos Condit fakes a punch and launches himself over Alves!
Nice move by Condit who clinches and pushes Alves against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit tries to take Thiago Alves down... Alves stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit launches a few punches...
Thiago Alves dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves launches a flurry of punches
Condit slips out of danger.
An overhand right from Carlos Condit that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Alves moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Condit paws at Alves.
Alves swings ineffectively.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carlos Condit leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
Condit shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Thiago Alves is working his opponent ribs!
Carlos Condit pushes away Alves trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alves stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Condit shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Carlos Condit hovers above Alves
Thiago Alves stops him from throwing strikes.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
deflected by Alves.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Blocked by Alves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit tries to move to full mount
Condit succeeds
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Carlos Condit rolls Thiago Alves to his stomach and takes his back!
Condit is in rear mount over Alves
Carlos Condit isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Alves locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Carlos Condit unil he can pull his arm free! Condit lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Condit is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has given his back to Carlos Condit who is trying to get one hook in!
Alves struggles in the ground trying to break Condit's control
Condit is in rear mount over Alves
Condit tries to get a hook in!
Alves rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves goes to the body...
He punishes Condit's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Condit's knee!
Condit hyper-extended his leg
Alves moves to shoot
Condit misses a knee.
Alves wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit and Thiago Alves are cliched up against the cage. Condit steps for a throw
Thiago Alves is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Condit's head
Those punches are hitting! Condit covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Condit slightly pushes Alves into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
An overhand right from Thiago Alves that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Condit's stops that one with his face! How is Condit standing?!
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Carlos Condit runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Thiago Alves!
Condit ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Carlos Condit!
Alves dodges!
Alves follows Carlos Condit
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alves needs to stop playing Carlos Condit's game or he'll get knocked out!
Condit launches a furious hook!
That hits Alves's chin like a wrecking ball! Alves loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Alves's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit steps back and allows Alves to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alves seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
A left hook from Alves
falls short.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Carlos Condit.
Even nicer blocks from Alves.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Condit blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
A left hook from Condit
grazes the chin of Alves.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Nice beating Thiago Alves has received.
Alves steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Thiago Alves throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Condit is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Carlos Condit forces Thiago Alves to open his guard.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Blocked by Alves.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Condit's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Carlos Condit tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Condit slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Thiago Alves.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Alves is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Thiago Alves moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit aggressively and repeatedly punches Alves.
Good job by Alves blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Carlos Condit gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Condit is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Condit tries to free his leg...
Alves doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Condit tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carlos Condit fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Carlos Condit pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Condit who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Thiago Alves efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Condit catch Thiago Alves's left arm and tries a kimura
Thiago Alves holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Condit misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Condit's knee!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit fakes a punch and launches himself over Alves!
Nice move by Condit who clinches and pushes Alves against the cage
Thiago Alves tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Condit is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to take Carlos Condit down... Condit stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Condit's jaw!
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Alves embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Alves pushes Condit forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Condit is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit launches a few hard punches to Thiago Alves's ribs!
Thiago Alves's ribs shows the damage! Carlos Condit is working his opponent ribs!
Thiago Alves pushes away Condit trying to keep the fight at striking range
Condit stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves circles to get the center of the cage
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Condit's chin
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Alves steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
Condit seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Condit fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alves goes down.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit tries to jump to side mount.
Thiago Alves jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Condit
Alves tries to escape from closed guard...
Alves struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg...
Thiago Alves uses some of his skill by jumping out of Condit's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Carlos Condit, who is barely covering up!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Thiago Alves storms over Condit with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alves doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Condit's face with his elbows!
Condit has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Condit staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Alves tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Condit from the side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alves's moves.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Alves delivers a few accurate elbows!
Condit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Condit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Alves is in rear mount over Condit
Thiago Alves Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Carlos Condit!
Carlos Condit is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Thiago Alves has left Condit laying flat on the mat!
Condit's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Mouth
Winner is Thiago Alves by KO (GnP) at 3:08 Round 4
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 14/33 (42%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/42 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 13/36 (36%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Here's how I expected this to go down:
Condit lets Alves beat on him for a bit, attempts the comeback like he did in his other fights, but Alves finishes him before he can get back into the fight.
This almost happened but the fight kept going and going and going. Condit came back more, then Alves beat him down, then Condit came back and it was good, and Alves beat the garbage out of Condit. I liked it. Babble aside, it was actually a good fight, cause of Condit's meaty comebacks.
Ferocious staredown by Alves while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Carlos Condit raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Thiago Alves and Carlos Condit touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of Condit, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Condit is wobbling!
Carlos Condit is opening up on Alves and raining down combinations!
Alves doesn't look worried as he defends.
Condit moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Thiago Alves checks the kick.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Thiago Alves swings...
hard impact to Condit's face!
Condit's Right eye is beginning to swell
Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Incredible high kick!
Alves is worried!
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Condit blocks and pushes his opponent.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Alves.
Carlos Condit's reflexes save him!
Alves misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Condit begins to launch a barrage of punches over Alves
Thiago Alves is smart enough to duck backwards
Condit wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit and Thiago Alves are cliched up against the cage. Condit steps for a throw
Thiago Alves is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Thiago Alves shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Thiago Alves breaks that americana attempt!
Alves is trying to counter now!
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Condit fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Thiago Alves's arm and tries an armbar!
Alves holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Alves's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Carlos Condit.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Forehead
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Condit
Alves leans back...
He clobbers Carlos Condit's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Condit
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Carlos Condit's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Carlos Condit to open his guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Condit
Alves is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alves tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Thiago Alves on the ground
deflected by Condit.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carlos Condit leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
Condit shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Thiago Alves
well done Alves falls hard on the mat
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves kicks his legs trying to keep Carlos Condit away.
Carlos Condit takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Alves's thigh
Alves checks that kick!
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves launches an up-kick intended for Carlos Condit's head...
It lands flush with Carlos Condit's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Alves's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit creates space and allows Thiago Alves to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Carlos Condit fakes a punch and launches himself over Alves!
Nice move by Condit who clinches and pushes Alves against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit tries to take Thiago Alves down... Alves stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit launches a few punches...
Thiago Alves dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves launches a flurry of punches
Condit slips out of danger.
An overhand right from Carlos Condit that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Alves moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Condit paws at Alves.
Alves swings ineffectively.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carlos Condit leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
Condit shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Thiago Alves is working his opponent ribs!
Carlos Condit pushes away Alves trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alves stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Condit shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Carlos Condit hovers above Alves
Thiago Alves stops him from throwing strikes.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
deflected by Alves.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Blocked by Alves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit tries to move to full mount
Condit succeeds
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Carlos Condit rolls Thiago Alves to his stomach and takes his back!
Condit is in rear mount over Alves
Carlos Condit isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Alves locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Carlos Condit unil he can pull his arm free! Condit lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Condit is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has given his back to Carlos Condit who is trying to get one hook in!
Alves struggles in the ground trying to break Condit's control
Condit is in rear mount over Alves
Condit tries to get a hook in!
Alves rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves goes to the body...
He punishes Condit's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Condit's knee!
Condit hyper-extended his leg
Alves moves to shoot
Condit misses a knee.
Alves wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit and Thiago Alves are cliched up against the cage. Condit steps for a throw
Thiago Alves is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Condit's head
Those punches are hitting! Condit covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Condit slightly pushes Alves into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
An overhand right from Thiago Alves that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Condit's stops that one with his face! How is Condit standing?!
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Carlos Condit runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Thiago Alves!
Condit ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Carlos Condit!
Alves dodges!
Alves follows Carlos Condit
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alves needs to stop playing Carlos Condit's game or he'll get knocked out!
Condit launches a furious hook!
That hits Alves's chin like a wrecking ball! Alves loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Alves's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit steps back and allows Alves to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alves seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
A left hook from Alves
falls short.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Carlos Condit.
Even nicer blocks from Alves.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Condit blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
A left hook from Condit
grazes the chin of Alves.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Nice beating Thiago Alves has received.
Alves steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Thiago Alves throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Condit is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Carlos Condit forces Thiago Alves to open his guard.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Blocked by Alves.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Condit's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Carlos Condit tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Condit slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Thiago Alves.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Alves is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Thiago Alves moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit aggressively and repeatedly punches Alves.
Good job by Alves blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Carlos Condit gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Condit is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Condit tries to free his leg...
Alves doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Carlos Condit looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Alves
Condit tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carlos Condit fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Alves
Carlos Condit pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Condit who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Thiago Alves efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Condit catch Thiago Alves's left arm and tries a kimura
Thiago Alves holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Condit misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Condit's knee!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit fakes a punch and launches himself over Alves!
Nice move by Condit who clinches and pushes Alves against the cage
Thiago Alves tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Condit is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to take Carlos Condit down... Condit stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Condit's jaw!
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Alves embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Alves pushes Condit forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Condit is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit launches a few hard punches to Thiago Alves's ribs!
Thiago Alves's ribs shows the damage! Carlos Condit is working his opponent ribs!
Thiago Alves pushes away Condit trying to keep the fight at striking range
Condit stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves circles to get the center of the cage
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Condit's chin
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Alves steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
Condit seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Condit fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alves goes down.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Alves
Condit tries to jump to side mount.
Thiago Alves jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Condit
Alves tries to escape from closed guard...
Alves struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg...
Thiago Alves uses some of his skill by jumping out of Condit's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Carlos Condit, who is barely covering up!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Thiago Alves storms over Condit with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alves doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Condit's face with his elbows!
Condit has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Condit staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Condit
Alves tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Condit from the side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alves's moves.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Alves delivers a few accurate elbows!
Condit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Condit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Alves is in rear mount over Condit
Thiago Alves Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Carlos Condit!
Carlos Condit is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Thiago Alves has left Condit laying flat on the mat!
Condit's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Mouth
Winner is Thiago Alves by KO (GnP) at 3:08 Round 4
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 14/33 (42%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/42 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 13/36 (36%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Here's how I expected this to go down:
Condit lets Alves beat on him for a bit, attempts the comeback like he did in his other fights, but Alves finishes him before he can get back into the fight.
This almost happened but the fight kept going and going and going. Condit came back more, then Alves beat him down, then Condit came back and it was good, and Alves beat the garbage out of Condit. I liked it. Babble aside, it was actually a good fight, cause of Condit's meaty comebacks.