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[ARCHIVES] Condit Explains The Difference Between Diaz & Lawler

Two days after Carlos Condit’s retirement, let’s revisit what “The Natural Born Killer” had to say about two of his fellow legends as we enter UFC 266 fight week, where Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler will run it back. [ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 30, 2015, 4:25 PM] In an interview on Wednesday to promote his fight […]

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Two days after Carlos Condit’s retirement, let’s revisit what “The Natural Born Killer” had to say about two of his fellow legends as we enter UFC 266 fight week, where Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler will run it back.

[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 30, 2015, 4:25 PM]

In an interview on Wednesday to promote his fight against Robbie Lawler at UFC 195, #1 welterweight contender Carlos Condit explained the difference between Lawler and his former opponent Nick Diaz. Here’s what Condit had to say:

“They are different fighters. Nick Diaz is more of a straight-forward volume puncher,” Condit said. “Lawler is more of a traditional kickboxing style. There are some differences but the outcome will be the same, I’m going to win and take the belt from [Lawler].”

Condit defeated Nick Diaz by decision back at UFC 143 in February of 2012.

Condit faces Lawler at UFC 195 in the company’s first event of the year. UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit goes down on Saturday, January 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with live results on MMANews.com starting at 10 PM ET. You can check out the full card for the show here.

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[ARCHIVES] Condit Explains Why Albuquerque Produces Great Fighters

[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 30, 2015, 2:40 PM] In this new feature uploaded by the UFC this week, #1 welterweight contender Carlos Condit gives a tour of his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Condit talks about why the city produces top fighters such as himself and Holly Holm. Albuquerque is also where fighters like Jon Jones […]

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[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 30, 2015, 2:40 PM]

In this new feature uploaded by the UFC this week, #1 welterweight contender Carlos Condit gives a tour of his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Condit talks about why the city produces top fighters such as himself and Holly Holm. Albuquerque is also where fighters like Jon Jones and Andrei Arlovski attend training camps.

Condit will be facing Robbie Lawler at UFC 195 on January 2nd, in the company’s first event of the year.

Related: Video: Countdown To UFC 195 For Lawler-Condit & Arlovski-Miocic This Saturday (Full Episode)

Below is the full card for the PPV. UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit goes down on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with live results on MMANews.com starting at 10 PM ET.

UFC 195 Main Card (PPV – 10 PM ET)

– Welterweight champ Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit

– Andrei Arlovski vs. Stipe Miocic

– Lorenz Larkin vs. Albert Tumenov

– Diego Brandao vs. Brian Ortega

– Tony Sims vs. Abel Trujillo

You can see the preliminary fight cards here.

Related: Finalized Card For This Saturday’s UFC 195 Event

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Jon Jones Sends Teammate Carlos Condit A Heartfelt Retirement Message

Jon Jones, seemingly in semi-retirement himself these days, has taken to Instagram to wish friend and former training partner Carlos Condit well for his post-MMA career. “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit figuratively laid his gloves down in the middle of the Octagon this week, ending an illustrious career that spanned 19 years and 46 […]

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Jon Jones, seemingly in semi-retirement himself these days, has taken to Instagram to wish friend and former training partner Carlos Condit well for his post-MMA career.

“The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit figuratively laid his gloves down in the middle of the Octagon this week, ending an illustrious career that spanned 19 years and 46 fights. The 37-year-old came to the fore in the WEC, becoming welterweight champion in 2007 and subsequently defending his title three times. 

On an eight-fight win-streak, Condit entered the UFC in 2009, losing on debut to Martin Kampermann. He then went on a five-fight unbeaten streak, earning victories over the likes of Rory MacDonald and Dan Hardy, before capturing the interim welterweight belt against Nick Diaz.

In 2012, Condit challenged Georges St. Pierre for the welterweight title, losing via unanimous decision in a battle that will live long in many fan’s memories.

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Carlos Condit and Georges St. Pierre face off at UFC 154 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jon Jones Pays Homage To “Inspiration” Carlos Condit

A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Condit had since 2009 trained in that city’s—and one of the world’s—premier MMA gyms, Jackson Wink Academy.

The gym is famous for its stable of celebrated fighters past and present, including the likes of Holly Holm, Donald Cerrone, and of course, Jon Jones. And it’s with Jones whom Condit formed an enduring friendship and mutual respect over the years.

In 2010, less than a year before Jones captured the UFC light heavyweight belt for the first time, Condit paid respect to the then promising talent and predicted his future success.

“The sky’s the limit for Jon,” Condit told ESPN. I feel honoured to work with him because he’s going to be one of the greats.”

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Following Condit’s retirement announcement, it was Jones’ turn to pay respect to his long-time peer. On Saturday, the consensus MMA GOAT took to Instagram to celebrate the accomplishments of Condit and wish him well for his post-fight career.

“Carlos, my brother, you have kicked lots of ass, won world titles, traveled the world, built excellent relationships, and have made lots of money. I will say your MMA career was a great success. Thank you for being an inspiration over the years. I respect you more than you will ever realize. I know you’re going to kill it in whatever it is you decide to do next. Always in your corner,” said Jones on Instagram, with the hashtag #happyretirement.

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Carlos Condit Retires from MMA After 20-Year Career in Fighting

Carlos ConditFormer UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit is leaving the fight game after a long career with the promotion and a career that spanned nearly two decades. Condit most recently fell to Max Griffin at UFC 264, losing by a unanimous decision. The news regarding Condit’s retirement was first reported by MMA Fighting, after months […]

Carlos Condit

Former UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit is leaving the fight game after a long career with the promotion and a career that spanned nearly two decades. Condit most recently fell to Max Griffin at UFC 264, losing by a unanimous decision.

The news regarding Condit’s retirement was first reported by MMA Fighting, after months of wondering if Condit would compete in the octagon again. The 37-year-old joined the UFC back in 2009 after the promotion merged with WEC, bringing many stars such as Condit to the highest level in the sport.

It’s hard to believe that Condit has been a professional fighter since 2002 when he knocked out Ross Ebanez at Hawaii’s Rumble on the Rock event. He would earn the attention of some of the biggest promotions in the sport after knocking out Renato Verissimo, a UFC veteran, in his next appearance.

After a pair of astounding performances on the regional circuit, Condit made the move up in competition by signing with the WEC. He would go on to earn the welterweight title over John Alessio before defending the belt three times before the UFC-WEC merger.

After joining the UFC roster, his tenure on the sport’s biggest platform got off to a rocky start with a split-decision loss to Martin Kampmann. He would rebound nicely with five straight wins and earning the interim welterweight title over Nick Diaz.

He would go on to lose in the unification bout to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 154 by unanimous decision. The self-credited “Natural-Born Killer” would go on to have mixed performances to round out his tenure with the UFC, including tough losses to Michael Chiesa and Robbie Lawler.

Condit is widely regarded to be one of the biggest fan favorites in UFC history, with a style that was fan-friendly and never faltered, regardless of the state of a fight. He’ll be remembered forever as a born fighter, as his nickname suggests.

What is your reaction to Carlos Condit’s retirement? How will you remember his performances in the octagon?

“The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit Retires From MMA

Carlos Condit has retired from mixed-martial-arts competition at 37 years old. As first reported by MMA reporter Guilherme Cruz, “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit has decided to end his killing spree at 32 victories, 15 knockouts, and 13 submissions. The news was confirmed by Condit’s manager Malki Kawa. One of the most respected figures […]

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Carlos Condit has retired from mixed-martial-arts competition at 37 years old.

As first reported by MMA reporter Guilherme Cruz, “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit has decided to end his killing spree at 32 victories, 15 knockouts, and 13 submissions. The news was confirmed by Condit’s manager Malki Kawa.

One of the most respected figures in MMA, Condit earned his respect by habitually shedding blood and invariably leaving his heart out every time he entered the Octagon. With a total of 14 years spent in the WEC/UFC, Condit has shared the cage with the best of the best and has earned victories over names like Rory MacDonald, Dan Hardy, Nick Diaz, and so many others. His last victory came over fellow legend Matt Brown in January of this year.

Despite the many ups of his illustrious career, Condit has lost six of his last eight fights. And in his most recent and final bout, he fell to Max Griffin via unanimous decision at UFC 264.

Condit will be exiting the sport as a competitor but his many memories will not be left behind by his fans or MMA lore. Condit took part in many classic battles, including Fight of the Night encounters with Robbie Lawler, Georges St-Pierre, Johny Hendricks, and Martin Kampmann among other epic fights.

Carlos Condit is a former UFC interim welterweight champion and a former WEC welterweight champion. His place in the Hall of Fame is secure and waiting readily for the Killer to arrive.

How will you remember the MMA career of Carlos Condit?

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Carlos Condit Gets A New Challenge From A Familiar Name

UFC welterweight Mickey Gall wants to have a second attempt at meeting 170-pound veteran Carlos Condit inside the Octagon. Gall’s comments came after he returned to the win column at UFC Vegas 32 last month. Against Jordan Williams, the 29-year-o…

UFC welterweight Mickey Gall wants to have a second attempt at meeting 170-pound veteran Carlos Condit inside the Octagon. Gall’s comments came after he returned to the win column at UFC Vegas 32 last month. Against Jordan Williams, the 29-year-old looked dominant and has perhaps ignited some of the excitement fans once had about his […]

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