Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2012 16:46:45 GMT -5
Carlos Condit raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Josh Koscheck is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Condit and Koscheck move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Carlos Condit tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Josh Koscheck's knows what to do here and blocks them
Koscheck moves backwards and Carlos Condit is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Koscheck throws a combo
Carlos Condit ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Koscheck swings again, only to get countered once more! Koscheck is looking bad here!
Koscheck's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's chin with an uppercut while Condit lands some great crosses.
Shovel hook by Carlos Condit
goes nowhere.
Condit misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Condit's ribs.
Condit blocks those punches
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Condit launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Koscheck rolls over himself and stands up while Carlos Condit rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Condit launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Koscheck is not able to stop Koscheck ground skills and Carlos Condit moves to side mount!
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punches from Josh Koscheck.
Even nicer blocks from Condit.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck follows Carlos Condit
only to get counter punched in a big way! Koscheck needs to stop playing Carlos Condit's game or he'll get knocked out!
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Carlos Condit moves aside looking for a counter...
Koscheck wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck moves forward and holds Condit
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Condit circles out and slips free of Josh Koscheck's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Koscheck is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
Shovel hook by Josh Koscheck
tags Condit.
Josh Koscheck and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck throws a combo
Carlos Condit ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Koscheck swings again, only to get countered once more! Koscheck is looking bad here!
Carlos Condit has found an opening in the defense of Koscheck, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Condit!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes Condit against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Condit struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Josh Koscheck 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck grapple with Carlos Condit and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Condit manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Koscheck manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The fighters are clinching.
Condit tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Koscheck's jaw!
Koscheck's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Chin
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Condit.
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Round 2
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Koscheck goes to the body...
his punches graze Condit's arm.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Incredible high kick!
Koscheck is worried!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Condit is clinching with Koscheck.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Condit.
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Condit grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Koscheck falls hard on the mat with Carlos Condit on top of him
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
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.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Condit sits over his knees and pushes away Koscheck's leg!
Carlos Condit is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit rolls him over and takes his back!
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck has Condit controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Condit is unable to move under Koscheck control.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
Koscheck holds Carlos Condit arms and counters his opponent punches.
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
Condit tries to end this with a RNC!
Koscheck manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
They could take their toll on Condit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Josh Koscheck tries to free his leg...
Josh Koscheck uses some of his skill by jumping out of Condit's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Condit uses his forearms to block the impact!
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Condit caliber.
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Condit's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Condit reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Koscheck blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Josh Koscheck passes momentarily but Carlos Condit sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Condit misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Carlos Condit is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Condit is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Carlos Condit gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to open Koscheck's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carlos Condit. Koscheck is unable to cover himself now!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Josh Koscheck.
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Round 3
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Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Incredible high kick!
Koscheck is worried!
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
Carlos Condit circles around Koscheck
A right hand from Carlos Condit
makes Koscheck stumble back!
Superb haymaker by Condit
that lands on Koscheck's face like a cannon ball!
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Mouth
Carlos Condit paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck swings ineffectively.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
A left hook from Condit
grazes the chin of Koscheck.
Condit is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Condit tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
They could take their toll on Koscheck.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Condit catch Josh Koscheck's left arm and tries a kimura
Koscheck struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Koscheck's eyes...
Koscheck struggles to free himself
Koscheck Hyper-extended his left arm
Koscheck struggles to free himself
Josh Koscheck holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to better his position on the ground...
Condit is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Koscheck shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Koscheck's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Koscheck's eyes...
That Americana from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Koscheck Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
Koscheck struggles to free himself
Condit secures the lock while Josh Koscheck refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Carlos Condit by Submission (Americana) at 3:04 Round 3
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 443 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/26 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 443 s
Condit may have raised his FA stock a lot with this win. Koscheck has veen a perpetual #1 contender here for many seasons.
Josh Koscheck is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Condit and Koscheck move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Carlos Condit tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Josh Koscheck's knows what to do here and blocks them
Koscheck moves backwards and Carlos Condit is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Koscheck throws a combo
Carlos Condit ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Koscheck swings again, only to get countered once more! Koscheck is looking bad here!
Koscheck's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's chin with an uppercut while Condit lands some great crosses.
Shovel hook by Carlos Condit
goes nowhere.
Condit misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Condit's ribs.
Condit blocks those punches
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Condit launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Koscheck rolls over himself and stands up while Carlos Condit rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Condit launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Koscheck is not able to stop Koscheck ground skills and Carlos Condit moves to side mount!
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punches from Josh Koscheck.
Even nicer blocks from Condit.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck follows Carlos Condit
only to get counter punched in a big way! Koscheck needs to stop playing Carlos Condit's game or he'll get knocked out!
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Carlos Condit moves aside looking for a counter...
Koscheck wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck moves forward and holds Condit
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Condit circles out and slips free of Josh Koscheck's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Koscheck is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
Shovel hook by Josh Koscheck
tags Condit.
Josh Koscheck and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck throws a combo
Carlos Condit ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Koscheck swings again, only to get countered once more! Koscheck is looking bad here!
Carlos Condit has found an opening in the defense of Koscheck, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Condit!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes Condit against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Condit struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Josh Koscheck 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck grapple with Carlos Condit and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Condit manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Koscheck manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The fighters are clinching.
Condit tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Koscheck's jaw!
Koscheck's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Chin
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Condit.
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Round 2
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Koscheck goes to the body...
his punches graze Condit's arm.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Incredible high kick!
Koscheck is worried!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Condit is clinching with Koscheck.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Condit.
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Condit grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Koscheck falls hard on the mat with Carlos Condit on top of him
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Koscheck measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
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.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Condit sits over his knees and pushes away Koscheck's leg!
Carlos Condit is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit rolls him over and takes his back!
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck has Condit controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Condit is unable to move under Koscheck control.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
Koscheck holds Carlos Condit arms and counters his opponent punches.
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
Condit tries to end this with a RNC!
Koscheck manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
They could take their toll on Condit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Josh Koscheck tries to free his leg...
Josh Koscheck uses some of his skill by jumping out of Condit's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Condit uses his forearms to block the impact!
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Condit caliber.
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Condit's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Condit reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Koscheck blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Josh Koscheck passes momentarily but Carlos Condit sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Condit misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Carlos Condit is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Condit is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Carlos Condit gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to open Koscheck's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carlos Condit. Koscheck is unable to cover himself now!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Josh Koscheck.
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Round 3
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Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Incredible high kick!
Koscheck is worried!
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
Carlos Condit circles around Koscheck
A right hand from Carlos Condit
makes Koscheck stumble back!
Superb haymaker by Condit
that lands on Koscheck's face like a cannon ball!
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Mouth
Carlos Condit paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck swings ineffectively.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
A left hook from Condit
grazes the chin of Koscheck.
Condit is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Condit tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
They could take their toll on Koscheck.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Condit catch Josh Koscheck's left arm and tries a kimura
Koscheck struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Koscheck's eyes...
Koscheck struggles to free himself
Koscheck Hyper-extended his left arm
Koscheck struggles to free himself
Josh Koscheck holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to better his position on the ground...
Condit is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Koscheck shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Koscheck's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Koscheck's eyes...
That Americana from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Koscheck Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
Koscheck struggles to free himself
Condit secures the lock while Josh Koscheck refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Carlos Condit by Submission (Americana) at 3:04 Round 3
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 443 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/26 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 443 s
Condit may have raised his FA stock a lot with this win. Koscheck has veen a perpetual #1 contender here for many seasons.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!