Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2013 18:39:34 GMT -5
Two fighters coming off of losses battle it out for #1 contendership. Welcome to the UFC.
Carlos Condit 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.
Josh Koscheck looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Carlos Condit and Josh Koscheck touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Carlos Condit fires an unorthodox punch to Koscheck's torso
that hits its mark.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carlos Condit didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Carlos Condit! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Carlos Condit doesn't defend himself!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Condit launches a few weak punches
Koscheck blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck tries to open up Condit with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Condit is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Condit breaths deeply while on the ground
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
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Blocked by Koscheck.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Condit pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Carlos Condit
tags Koscheck.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Chin
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Carlos Condit moves aside looking for a counter...
Koscheck throws a lazy kick
Condit dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Koscheck blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Condit misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
that forces Condit to try and defend better.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Condit.
It looks like Koscheck was hit by a bus!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Condit wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Koscheck doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Condit looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Condit throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Koscheck just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Condit quickly defends.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Left cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Condit!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fires an unorthodox punch to Condit's torso
that hits its mark.
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.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Carlos Condit.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Josh Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Condit shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Condit tries to grapple
He puts Koscheck in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
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.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Condit struggles and protects himself.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
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!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Koscheck blocks Carlos Condit's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Condit leans and gets Josh Koscheck's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carlos Condit holds Josh Koscheck and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:20 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
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
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.
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Carlos Condit is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Koscheck steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
Condit is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Carlos Condit is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Condit put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Condit's head!
The punches go wide.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Condit overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Koscheck pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:20 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
Condit goes for an armbar!
Josh Koscheck breaks the lock and pushes away Carlos Condit, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Koscheck blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Koscheck's cheek! Koscheck stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Condit is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Condit moves backwards and gestures for Josh Koscheck to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Josh Koscheck is standing now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Condit begins to launch a barrage of punches over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is smart enough to duck backwards
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Koscheck followed by a hard jab
Condit deflects the blows.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carlos Condit fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Koscheck's chin
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
Koscheck launches a kick
but Carlos Condit avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Condit is clinching with Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck pushes away Condit trying to keep the fight at striking range
Condit doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Koscheck
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Condit.
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Round 3
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Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing Condit to pull guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
As the fight continues it seems that Carlos Condit is taking the best of the fight.
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
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Carlos Condit is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Carlos Condit in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over 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 open guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
Condit is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Koscheck tries to open up Condit with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Condit is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Condit's ribs.
Condit is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Condit tries to counter Koscheck's moves on the ground.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
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 measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
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.
Condit is in rear mount over 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,
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck has given his back to Carlos Condit who is trying to get one hook in!
Koscheck struggles in the ground trying to break Condit's control
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
Condit tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Koscheck! Condit has one hook in and keeps working!
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck with one hook in
Condit has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Koscheck.
Nicely done! Condit now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Josh Koscheck
that stun Condit.
Condit has a small cut in his Nose
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Condit is clinching with Koscheck.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Koscheck is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Condit's thigh
Condit steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Koscheck can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Koscheck is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit throws a looping right hand...
Koscheck moves aside and dodges.
A right hand from Carlos Condit
gets deflected.
Condit misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Carlos Condit tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Josh Koscheck swings and Condit has to retreat
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 is moving on the ground...
Koscheck tries to counter Condit's moves on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Josh Koscheck is in full 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Condit looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Condit is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
Koscheck launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Condit's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Brilliant combination from Carlos Condit
Koscheck is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Carlos Condit launches a body shot
Koscheck dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Carlos Condit has found an opening in the defense of Koscheck, launching a big uppercut
Josh Koscheck is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
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.
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Chin
Koscheck throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carlos Condit can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Condit wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck wants nothing of that and pushes Condit.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
An overhand right from Josh Koscheck 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!
Condit has a small cut in his Nose
Condit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Koscheck is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
Condit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Condit.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Carlos Condit
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Josh Koscheck tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Koscheck is locking that armbar...
Condit's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Condit struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Condit is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Carlos Condit's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
Condit Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Koscheck is locking that Armbar...
Condit struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Condit struggles to free himself
Condit holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Condit's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Koscheck.
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,
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck sees an opening and locks his opponent in 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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Condit is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Condit's face.
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Round 5
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Solid jabs from Josh Koscheck.
Nice punches.
Koscheck 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 pushes away Koscheck trying to keep the fight at striking range
Koscheck doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Condit
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck shoots and grab both of Carlos Condit's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Koscheck lifted Condit's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Condit ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Condit
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
Condit's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Condit
Josh Koscheck tries to open Condit's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Koscheck. Condit is unable to cover himself now!
That brutal impact left Condit laid out on the mat! Josh Koscheck's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 1:02 Round 5
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 22/43 (51%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 29/47 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/61 (64%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 633 s
Jesus. Another GREAT fight. Condit started out STRONG. He looked to be running away with tihs one. Koscheck fought back just enough to put a break in the momentum chain. But Condit kept going and definitely won round 1. More of the same in round 2, wich Koscheck never quite out of the fight, but it was always Condit's fight. Fromt here, Koscheck worked his way back into the fight in round 3, but was still behind on damage received. Koscheck came storming back in the 4th. And luckily he was able to finish this fight, cause despite doing MASSIVE more damage (particularly later in the fight) he could have lost this on a decision. Who knows.
Carlos Condit 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.
Josh Koscheck looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Carlos Condit and Josh Koscheck touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Carlos Condit fires an unorthodox punch to Koscheck's torso
that hits its mark.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carlos Condit didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Carlos Condit! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Carlos Condit doesn't defend himself!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Condit launches a few weak punches
Koscheck blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck tries to open up Condit with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Condit is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Condit breaths deeply while on the ground
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
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Blocked by Koscheck.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Condit pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Carlos Condit
tags Koscheck.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Chin
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Carlos Condit moves aside looking for a counter...
Koscheck throws a lazy kick
Condit dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Koscheck blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Condit misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
that forces Condit to try and defend better.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Condit.
It looks like Koscheck was hit by a bus!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Condit wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Koscheck doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Condit looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Condit throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Koscheck just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Condit quickly defends.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Left cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Condit!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fires an unorthodox punch to Condit's torso
that hits its mark.
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.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Carlos Condit.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Josh Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Condit shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Condit tries to grapple
He puts Koscheck in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
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.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Condit struggles and protects himself.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
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!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Koscheck blocks Carlos Condit's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Condit leans and gets Josh Koscheck's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carlos Condit holds Josh Koscheck and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:20 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
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
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.
Koscheck misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Carlos Condit is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Koscheck steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
Condit is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Carlos Condit is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Condit put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Condit's head!
The punches go wide.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Condit overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Koscheck pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:20 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
Condit goes for an armbar!
Josh Koscheck breaks the lock and pushes away Carlos Condit, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Koscheck blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Koscheck's cheek! Koscheck stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Condit is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Condit moves backwards and gestures for Josh Koscheck to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Josh Koscheck is standing now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Condit begins to launch a barrage of punches over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is smart enough to duck backwards
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Koscheck followed by a hard jab
Condit deflects the blows.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carlos Condit fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Koscheck's chin
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
Koscheck launches a kick
but Carlos Condit avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Condit is clinching with Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck pushes away Condit trying to keep the fight at striking range
Condit doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Koscheck
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Condit.
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Round 3
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Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing Condit to pull guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
As the fight continues it seems that Carlos Condit is taking the best of the fight.
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
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Carlos Condit is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Carlos Condit in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over 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 open guard over Koscheck
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
Condit is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Koscheck tries to open up Condit with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Condit is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Condit's ribs.
Condit is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Condit
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Condit tries to counter Koscheck's moves on the ground.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
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 measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
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.
Condit is in rear mount over 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,
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck has given his back to Carlos Condit who is trying to get one hook in!
Koscheck struggles in the ground trying to break Condit's control
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck
Condit tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Koscheck! Condit has one hook in and keeps working!
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck with one hook in
Condit has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Koscheck.
Nicely done! Condit now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
Condit is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Josh Koscheck
that stun Condit.
Condit has a small cut in his Nose
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Condit is clinching with Koscheck.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Koscheck is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Condit's thigh
Condit steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Koscheck can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Koscheck is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit throws a looping right hand...
Koscheck moves aside and dodges.
A right hand from Carlos Condit
gets deflected.
Condit misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Carlos Condit tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Josh Koscheck swings and Condit has to retreat
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 is moving on the ground...
Koscheck tries to counter Condit's moves on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Josh Koscheck is in full 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Condit looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Condit is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
Koscheck launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Condit's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Brilliant combination from Carlos Condit
Koscheck is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Carlos Condit launches a body shot
Koscheck dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Carlos Condit has found an opening in the defense of Koscheck, launching a big uppercut
Josh Koscheck is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
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.
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Chin
Koscheck throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carlos Condit can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Condit wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck wants nothing of that and pushes Condit.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
An overhand right from Josh Koscheck 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!
Condit has a small cut in his Nose
Condit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Koscheck is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
Condit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Condit.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Carlos Condit
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Josh Koscheck tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Koscheck is locking that armbar...
Condit's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Condit struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Condit is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Carlos Condit's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
Condit Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Condit's eyes...
Koscheck is locking that Armbar...
Condit struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Condit struggles to free himself
Condit holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Condit's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Koscheck.
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,
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Carlos Condit looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck sees an opening and locks his opponent in 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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Koscheck
Condit is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Condit's face.
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Round 5
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Solid jabs from Josh Koscheck.
Nice punches.
Koscheck 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 pushes away Koscheck trying to keep the fight at striking range
Koscheck doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Condit
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck shoots and grab both of Carlos Condit's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Koscheck lifted Condit's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Condit ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Condit
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
Condit's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Condit
Josh Koscheck tries to open Condit's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Koscheck. Condit is unable to cover himself now!
That brutal impact left Condit laid out on the mat! Josh Koscheck's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 1:02 Round 5
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 22/43 (51%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 29/47 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/61 (64%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 633 s
Jesus. Another GREAT fight. Condit started out STRONG. He looked to be running away with tihs one. Koscheck fought back just enough to put a break in the momentum chain. But Condit kept going and definitely won round 1. More of the same in round 2, wich Koscheck never quite out of the fight, but it was always Condit's fight. Fromt here, Koscheck worked his way back into the fight in round 3, but was still behind on damage received. Koscheck came storming back in the 4th. And luckily he was able to finish this fight, cause despite doing MASSIVE more damage (particularly later in the fight) he could have lost this on a decision. Who knows.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!