Carlos Condit absolutely outclassed Don Hyun Kim in their match up. I interviewed Condit and asked if he felt Kim was ready for an opponent of his caliber, and well…..He say that we would find out Saturday night, and indeed we did.
Condit caught him with a flying and finished him with a few punches. Condit really made a statement in this fight. He said that if he finished Kim that he would request a title shot, well with this impressive victory I personally say that he deserves it.
Post fight, Kim still appeared dazed. He made it to the back, but when you are knocked out for the first time, it is a different experience for you. Condit isn’t a very emotional type person that boasts celebratory emotions after a fight. But again he did make it clear he wanted a title shot.
What is next for Kim? This loss did not hurt his stock at all. He loss to one of the best welterweights of all time. He could be facing the likes of a Rick Story or a Charlie Brennaman. He is still mid level contender and two more wins and he is back.
What is next for Condit? He is ready for the big dogs. In all truths it would be nice to see a rematch with Kampmann, but now that his stock level has risen even more it is time for a guy like Jon Fitch or BJ Penn. He does have a claim to fight for the belt, but that would include a long layoff, which is what he just encountered so odds are he will have 1-2 more fights before a shot at the championship.