Say your prayers, kids.
UFC welterweight Matt Brown won’t be happy until he’s throwing standing elbows at Carlos Condit.
The pair were booked to fight in 2013 at UFC on FOX 9, but the bout was scrapped a week out after Brown withdrew due to two herniated discs in his back.
Ranked No. 4 and No. 5 in the welterweight rankings and each coming off wins, the scrap between Condit and Brown seems inevitable.
“Condit’s always an ideal fight for me,” Brown told FOX Sports following his submission win over Tim Means at UFC 189. “A lot of people want to see that fight and of course I think Condit would love to have that fight as much as I would.”
Brown believes the only stumbling block could be if Condit gets the next nod to challenge welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. Aside from a sidelined Tyron Woodley, Lawler has dispatched top contenders Johny Hendricks, Rory MacDonald and Brown, himself.
Recovering from a catastrophic knee injury suffered against Woodley at UFC 171, Condit scored a TKO win over Thiago Alves in May following a year-long layoff.
“The only thing is, Condit could end up with a title shot,” said Brown. “I know a lot of people are calling to see Lawler and Condit fight so I think that would be the only x-factor. If Condit’s not going to fight for the title then me and him should fight for sure.”
5 MUST-READ STORIES
‘They are f—ing stupid.’ UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo says he plans to ignore USADA’s IV ban following weigh-ins. ‘They won’t take me out of the f—ing fight.’
PRIDE never die. Chuck Mindenhall explains why Fedor Emelianenko’s timing for a comeback couldn’t be better.
‘The King of New York.’ UFC president Dana White says former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and middleweight champ Chris Weidman wanted to fight each other at Madison Square Garden.
‘They’re using their backsides like a dartboard.’ Michael Bisping is looking for rematches against ‘cheating, scumbag motherf***ers.’
Booked. Daniel Cormier defends his light heavyweight title against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 192 in Houston.
MEDIA STEW
Extended preview for UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia.
Octagon interviews with Michael Bisping and Thales Leites.
Highlights from Bisping vs. Leites and Joanne Calderwood vs. Cortney Casey.
Joe Lauzon’s UFC on FOX 16 vlog. (take a shot each time he says ‘yup’)
Highlights from Legacy 43.
Tarec Saffiedine gets his BJJ black belt, gets the crap whipped out of him.
Long watches.
UFC Road to the Octagon: Dillashaw vs Barao 2
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Fight Night Glasgow: Post-fight Press Conference
TWEETS
See how the pros reacted to UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites.
Victory lap.
Thanks to everyone who helped me, or supported me. Never forgotten!
— michael (@bisping) July 20, 2015
It’s not really sunk in more still buzzing on the crowd support I got that is priceless https://t.co/pdkvaZJuCO
— Joanne Calderwood (@DRkneevil) July 19, 2015
Where’s the parties at in Scotland?!
— Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards (@RockyUtc) July 18, 2015
Dominos it’s been a while!! Mouth is watering https://t.co/AuQRnhkwsl
— Steven Ray (@StevenRayMMA) July 19, 2015
We beat each other up and drink tea it’s perfect @lyons_tea pic.twitter.com/JtNg8uYs4R
— Patrick Holohan (@PaddyHolohanMMA) July 19, 2015
Thanks for all the support? We did it https://t.co/dseDDJqDxc
— Ilir Latifi (@Latifimma) July 18, 2015
Happiest laddie in Scotland right now pic.twitter.com/vDwaawnLey
— Robert Whiteford (@Flyinjudoka) July 19, 2015
@raymonddodds whoever UFC says
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) July 19, 2015
Better luck next time.
Thanks bro was very disappointing he came with 0 fight just lay & pray https://t.co/bHf9NKGpvy
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) July 19, 2015
Great performance by Paddy a true warrior and awesome human being one love and congratulations.. Cheers https://t.co/pMEEkL5nDz
— The Matrix (@vaughanlovelee) July 18, 2015
Thank you for all your support. Next time will go better! The development is going to happen.
Kiitos kaikille tuesta. Ensi kerralla menee paremmin! Kehitystä tulee tapahtumaan. @UnibetFinland @FightSportFI pic.twitter.com/tLaZJMZSNx
— Teemu Packalen (@PackalenTeemu) July 18, 2015
I literally got so much stuff off the @UFC_UK @ufc and @ReebokUK this weekend dunno how im gonna get it home. Cheers guys scotland rocked
— Paul Redmond (@RedserMma) July 19, 2015
Live by the sword, die by the sword…I’m sorry I let my fans down but I’ll be back!!!
— Marcus Brimage (@Brim205) July 18, 2015
Soon.
Last days of sparring… Last adjustments being made #UFC190 #Aug1st #andSTILL Pic by hansgutknecht https://t.co/S28kH34MNB
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) July 19, 2015
My last sparring for #UFC190. Thanks to my team for staying 3 months at my side in camp on good days… https://t.co/MRl0CXPt6A
— Bethe (@bethecorreia) July 19, 2015
Excited.
Excited 4 fight but even happier about being home and training. No more travel soon. I’m not losing this fight! DC
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 19, 2015
Date and place confirmed, October 3rd in Houston, USA, title fight against Daniel Cormier. Make sure… https://t.co/pD7XkYmPpS
— Alexander Gustafsson (@AlexTheMauler) July 18, 2015
Beef.
Smoked @adamsandler in rock, paper, scissors last night. @KevinJames was the ref. #Pixelsmovie pic.twitter.com/3HSVmpXzfd
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) July 19, 2015
While @chrisweidmanufc is nut hugging A list celebrities. I’m here in Strong Island with the people…. https://t.co/3wbNT3TYnH
— Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) July 19, 2015
.@LukeRockhold that spinning back kick Vitor hit u with must of really messed with your head. Glad you enjoyed Long Island my friend.
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) July 20, 2015
Some MANY fighters figured out that speaking bad things about others they can get their shot. I have… https://t.co/f1wWyiRMLx
— Vitor Belfort (@vitorbelfort) July 20, 2015
funny!!!look what happens when you talk too much! olha o que acontece quando você fala demais! Palhaçada!!… http://t.co/KrgHo0TESZ
— Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) July 20, 2015
Now THATS comedy! RT @HappyGrandma02: @TheDomin8r seen this and seen what you have said before LOL… https://t.co/FsF3Tj9w93
— Dominick Cruz (@TheDomin8r) July 19, 2015
Get well soon.
Fuck this is worse that any bruising #canvasburn #UFCGlagow pic.twitter.com/xlHXbibbz5
— Joanne Calderwood (@DRkneevil) July 19, 2015
Come out for the next one if you’re around LA.
Catchwrestling: http://t.co/UDQ3beWrEX via @YouTube
— Jessamyn Duke (@jessamynduke) July 20, 2015
Jiu Jitsu in the Park!! Crazy moved in the @colleenfights and @qosbaszler exhibition match. #jjitp… https://t.co/Hm3MlF6aAq
— esther lin (@allelbows) July 20, 2015
???????????? in Holly wood pic.twitter.com/xlLCQcb2HG
— Michinori Tanaka (@michinori_tamj) July 20, 2015
Congrats.
A BIG thank you to all those that came out to my first pro wrestling match last night! I am #GreeceLighting pic.twitter.com/n3p3K8osHD
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 19, 2015
I met @Beyonce last night! pic.twitter.com/i26sBtEPzx
— Lance Palmer (@LancePalmer) July 19, 2015
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced this weekend (July 17-19 2015)
Daniel Cormier vs. Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 192
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via theTruthProphet
Jose Aldo: Self Sabotage or Psychological Warfare?
Is Jose Aldo trying to promote his upcoming fight against Conor McGregor OR his upcoming fight against the UFC and the regulatory bodies (including USADA and NSAC)? If history is any guide, we know the latter to be nothing short of professional suicide, as Wanderlei Silva discovered first hand.
With his recent drug test fiasco in Brazil, to ambiguities and inconsistencies surrounding his most recent injury, to frequently pulling out of title defenses, to antagonizing the UFC, and speaking out publicly against the Reebok deal, to now taunting USADA about their IV ban, and more, what exactly is he trying to achieve?
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