UFC 132's Carlos Condit recalls career-defining Rumble on the Rock tournament (4/18/2011 8:35:00 PM)
Former WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit continues his current UFC run when he meets Dong Hyun Kim at July's UFC 132 event. It's another high-profile bout for one of the world's top-ranked 170-pound fighters. But when choosing a single night that best launched him to stardom, Condit fondly remembers a star-studded Rumble on the Rock tournament. The 2006 event series took place in Hawaii, and many of the competitors continued or went on to legendary MMA careers.
Carlos Condit vs. Dung Hyun Kim added to UFC 132 in Las Vegas (4/8/2011 5:50:00 PM)
A bout between Carlos Condit and unbeaten Dong Hyun Kim has taken a spot on July's UFC 132 card - a spot that likely opened with the recent scratch of a B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch co-headliner. UFC officials today announced the welterweight fight. UFC 132 takes place July 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Carlos Condit vs. Dong Hyun Kim Confirmed for UFC 132 on July 2 (4/8/2011 7:42:50 AM)
UFC 132 may have lost a rematch between BJ Penn and Jon Fitch, but will still feature a pair of welterweight contenders, as Carlos Condit and Dong Hyun Kim are set to square off at the July 2 event in Las Vegas, the UFC announced Friday.
UFC's Condit eyes showdowns with Diaz, Daley, Shields; not keen on Hardy rematch (3/26/2011 12:25:00 PM)
While the exact future of Strikeforce remains to be seen, UFC welterweight contender Carlos Condit is already eyeing a few potential matchups with some of the promotion's top stars. Namely, Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz and Paul Daley. Condit also wants a second crack at the UFC's current No. 1 contender, Jake Shields. "I'm looking to hopefully fight Jake Shields to get that loss back," Condit said at a Friday Q&A session. "Now with the Strikeforce merger, possibly Nick Diaz. ... I was supposed to fight Paul Daley a while back. There's some unfinished business there.
UFC's Condit eyes showdowns with Diaz, Daley, Shields, not keen on Hardy rematch (3/26/2011 12:25:00 PM)
While the exact future of Strikeforce remains to be seen, UFC welterweight contender Carlos Condit is already eyeing a few potential matchups with some of the promotion's top stars. Namely, Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz and Paul Daley. Condit also wants a second crack at the UFC's current No. 1 contender, Jake Shields. "I'm looking to hopefully fight Jake Shields to get that loss back," Condit said at a Friday Q&A session. "Now with the Strikeforce merger, possibly Nick Diaz. ... I was supposed to fight Paul Daley a while back. There's some unfinished business there.
UFN 24 co-headliner Dan Hardy: I perform better when the pressure is on (3/23/2011 1:25:00 PM)
With back-to-back losses and coming off the first knockout defeat of his career, Dan Hardy finds himself in a must-win situation. Although a crowd-pleaser whose only UFC losses have come to welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre and top-10-ranked Carlos Condit, Hardy knows roster spots are limited. But as he wraps up his preparations for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 co-headliner with Anthony Johnson, he's confident the pressure to perform is a good thing.
UFC Fight Night 24 weigh-ins set for March 25; Carlos Condit hosts Q&A session (3/8/2011 3:30:00 PM)
Weigh-ins for this month's "UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis" event take place Friday, March 25, at KeyArena in Seattle, Wash. The same venue hosts the following night's Spike TV-broadcast event, which sees dangerous light-heavyweight veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira take on fast-rising prospect Phil Davis in the evening's main event. Additionally, former WEC champion and current UFC welterweight contender Carlos Condit hosts a special open-to-the-public Q&A session prior to the weigh-ins.
With Carlos Condit out, Chris Lytle welcomes Brian Ebersole to UFC 127 (2/10/2011 6:30:00 PM)
One man's loss is another man's game. Less than one day after former WEC champion Carlos Condit was forced to withdraw from a highly anticipated UFC 127 contest with Chris Lytle, longtime veteran Brian Ebersole has been tapped as a replacement. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the switch, which was first reported by Fight News Australia, with sources close to the event.
Ebersole Likely Replacement for Injured Condit at UFC 127 (2/10/2011 12:06:12 PM)
Former WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit has suffered a knee injury that will force him out of his UFC 127 bout with Chris Lytle, and his late-notice replacement for the event will likely be well-traveled veteran Brian Ebersole.
Chris Lytle Meets Brian Ebersole at UFC 127 with Carlos Condit Hurt (2/10/2011 7:32:30 AM)
With Carlos Condit out with a knee injury, welterweight Chris Lytle will meet newcomer Brian Ebersole at UFC 127 on Feb. 27 in Sydney, Australia. UFC 127 is headlined by welterweight contenders BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch and also features Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera and George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver.
Carlos Condit forced to withdraw from UFC 127 with knee injury (2/10/2011 1:45:00 AM)
A knee injury has dashed Carlos Condit's hopes for a slugfest with Chris Lytle at UFC 127. Sources close to the event today informed MMAjunkie.com that Condit will be out of action for a minimum of a month and will be unable to compete. Sportsnet.ca first reported the possibility of the former WEC champ's withdrawal. UFC 127 takes place Feb. 27 at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, and airs live on pay-per-view. Due to the time difference, the event airs live in the U.S. on Feb. 26 in its normal Saturday-night timeslot. A welterweight clash between former champion B.J. Penn and perennial contender Jon Fitch headlines.
Carlos Condit Out of UFC 127 Fight with Chris Lytle (2/9/2011 6:14:09 PM)
A knee injury has forced Carlos Condit to withdraw from his UFC 127 matchup with fellow welterweight contender Chris Lytle that was slated for the Feb. 26 pay-per-view main card from Sydney, Australia
WEC 53 weigh-ins slated for Dec. 15, Faber and Condit host Q&A (12/7/2010 11:20:00 PM)
Official fighter weigh-ins for World Extreme Cagefighting's final event are set for Dec. 15 at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The same venue hosts the following day's Versus-televised WEC 53 event and championship doubleheader. The weigh-ins take place at 7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. MT local time), and a Q&A session with UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber and former WEC champ Carlos Condit follows immediately afterward.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle possible for February event (Updated) (11/4/2010 4:05:00 PM)
The fight both welterweights wanted appears it'll come to fruition. Former WEC champion Carlos Condit and the resurgent Chris Lytle could meet at an unannounced event in February. A source close to the negotiations told MMAjunkie.com at least one fighter has been approached about the bout, though agreements have not been signed and even verbal agreements may not be in place. "Showdown" Joe Ferraro first reported it as a possibility for UFC 126 at Showdown.ca but later clarified it may take place Feb. 27.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lylte targeted for UFC 126 in February (11/4/2010 4:05:00 PM)
The fight both welterweights wanted appears it'll come to fruition. Former WEC champion Carlos Condit and the resurgent Chris Lytle are expected to meet in a February bout at UFC 126. A source close to the negotiations told MMAjunkie.com at least one fighter has been approached about the bout, though agreements have not been signed. "Showdown" Joe Ferraro first reported it at showdown.ca.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle In The Works, Targeted for UFC 127 in February (11/4/2010 6:06:04 AM)
Rising welterweights Carlos Condit and Chris Lytle are expected to go toe-to-toe early next year. First reported for UFC 126, Condit's agent, Malki Kawa, says discussions are ongoing, but that the fight likely wouldn't take place at the Feb. 5 event.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle In The Works for Upcoming UFC Event (11/4/2010 6:06:04 AM)
Rising welterweights Carlos Condit and Chris Lytle are expected to go toe-to-toe early next year. First reported for UFC 126, Condit's agent, Malki Kawa, says discussions are ongoing, but that the fight likely wouldn't take place at the Feb. 5 event.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle In The Works for UFC 126 in February (11/4/2010 6:06:04 AM)
Rising welterweights Carlos Condit and Chris Lytle are expected to go toe-to-toe on the pay-per-view main card at "UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort" on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas. UFC 126 is headlined by middleweight champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort and also features Rich Franklin vs. Forrest Griffin and Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader.
With Fitch-Ellenberger booked, UFC contender Condit still hopeful for big-name fight (11/3/2010 2:00:00 PM)
Maybe Carlos Condit has mellowed, or maybe he has something under his hat. Either way, he's not at all disappointed that his next opponent won't be top contender Jon Fitch. Condit confirmed that a fight with Fitch recently was on the table. But in the near term, he'd rather spend time with his family and get some rest and relaxation before he jumps into another fight camp.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 120's Carlos Condit, broadcaster Michael Schiavello (10/18/2010 3:30:00 PM)
After an epic knockout of Dan Hardy at this past weekend's UFC 120 event, welterweight contender Carlos Condit today joins MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss his overseas win. Additionally, veteran broadcaster Michael "The Voice" Schiavello joins us to discuss his work with HDNet Fights. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 120's Carlos Condit, broadcater Michael Schiavello (10/18/2010 3:30:00 PM)
After an epic knockout of Dan Hardy at this past weekend's UFC 120 event, welterweight contender Carlos Condit today joins MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss his overseas win. Additionally, veteran broadcaster Michael "The Voice" Schiavello joins us to discuss his work with HDNet Fights. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Condit Eyes Kampmann-Shields After Win (Video) (10/17/2010 4:07:05 AM)
Carlos Condit is eyeing next week's Shields vs. Kampmann bout, and drew applause from Dana White for saying he'd be foolish to turn down a fight with teammate Georges St-Pierre...
Ufc 120: Carlos Condit Ko's Dan Hardy (10/17/2010 3:37:01 AM)
UFC 120 review and recap for the welterweight co-main event between Carlos Condit and Dan Hardy...
UFC 120 winner Condit eyes Kampmann-Shields winner, open to St-Pierre matchup (10/17/2010 3:20:00 AM)
LONDON - UFC welterweight contender and former WEC champion Carlos Condit is often a man of relatively few words. Quite simply, one doesn't earn the "Natural Born Killer" moniker by waxing poetic following key victories. But while Condit's clips are often brief, he's generally direct. Such was the case following what he says was the biggest win of his career - a first-round knockout of British slugger Dan Hardy in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC 120 event in London.
UFC 120 bonuses: Bisping, Akiyama, Condit and Sass earn $60K awards (Updated) (10/16/2010 10:25:00 PM)
LONDON - Michael Bisping, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Carlos Condit and Paul Sass each earned $60,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 120 event. Condit earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Sass picked up the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and Bisping and Akiyama scored "Fight of the Night" honors. MMAjunkie.com learned of the bonus winners and award amounts while in UFC 120 post-event press conference.
UFC 120 bonuses: Bisping, Akiyama, Condit and Sass earn $50K fighter awards (10/16/2010 10:25:00 PM)
LONDON - Michael Bisping, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Carlos Condit and Paul Sass each earned $50,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 120 event. Condit earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Sass picked up the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and Bisping and Akiyama scored "Fight of the Night" honors. MMAjunkie.com learned of the bonus winners and award amounts while in UFC 120 post-event press conference.
Condit Wants Winner of Kampmann vs. Shields (10/16/2010 10:11:33 PM)
Former WEC welterweight titleholder Carlos Condit stunned the O2 Arena in London by knocking out favored Dan Hardy in the first round of their important 170-pound matchup at UFC 120 on Saturday.
Ufc 120 Results & Recap: Condit Vs. Hardy (10/16/2010 9:36:58 PM)
UFC 120 review and recap for the welterweight co-main event between Carlos Condit and Dan Hardy...
UFC 120 Recap: Bisping Tops Akiyama, Condit Stuns Hardy (10/16/2010 5:00:42 PM)
After seeing his fellow countrymen falter in front of a soldout O2 Arena, Michael Bisping delivered a much-needed win for the London fans with a unanimous decision over Yoshihiro Akiyama in the main event of Saturday's UFC 120.In the UFC 120 co-main event, Carlos Condit stunned British striker Dan Hardy with a first-round KO.
UFC 120 Results for “Bisping vs. Akiyama” (10/16/2010 7:00:51 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com has results from today's "UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama" event in London, England, including Michael Bisping vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama and Carlos Condit vs. Dan Hardy.UFC 120 results are after the jump, but won't be posted on the MMAFrenzy.com homepage until 11pm ET.
UFC 120 Live Results for “Bisping vs. Akiyama” (10/16/2010 3:00:51 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from today's "UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama" event in London, England starting at 2pm ET.UFC 120 results for Michael Bisping vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama, Carlos Condit vs. Dan Hardy, and the rest of the card are after the jump, but won't be posted on the MMAFrenzy.com homepage until 11pm ET to avoid spoilers.
UFC 120 Videos: Michael Bisping Pre-Fight Interview, Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit Preview (10/15/2010 2:00:11 PM)
Check out a preview of UFC 120's Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit after the jump, and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete UFC 120 coverage.
Condit Explains Missed Flight For Ufc 120 (10/14/2010 2:06:59 PM)
Carlos Condit missed his flight to the U.K., causing many, including Dan Hardy, to question him. Condit on Thursday explained the mishap...
No Love Lost Between Hardy, Condit (10/14/2010 12:21:40 AM)
Those who thought the bad blood might die down between welterweights Dan Hardy and Carlos Condit as their fight drew closer were proved wrong on Thursday, as the Brit had plenty to say about his opponent
Condit Would Love A Second Shot At Shields (10/13/2010 10:36:56 PM)
Carlos Condit admits that if he's victorious at UFC 120, he'd love to have a second shot at Jake Shields...
UFC 120's Carlos Condit says Dan Hardy "made a big miscalculation" (10/12/2010 10:20:00 PM)
Carlos Condit expected Dan Hardy to run his mouth, and the Brit did not disappoint. Hardy has taken nearly every opportunity to throw stones at Condit, as he has done with almost all of his UFC opponents. Condit, a former WEC welterweight champion, says he's paying it no mind. After all, he'll ultimately get the chance to shut Hardy's mouth with his fists when they meet this Saturday at UFC 120.
Carlos Condit: I Get To Try To Break His Jaw (10/11/2010 10:52:40 PM)
Carlos Condit doesn't buy too much into the pre-fight chatter coming from Dan Hardy, but ultimately they will still face off at UFC 120 and he's happy to silence the Brit with a jaw crunching knockout...
Dan Hardy Feels Condit Has No Edge On Him (10/11/2010 7:52:42 AM)
Dan Hardy believes his UFC 120 match-up with former WEC champ Carlos Condit is an exciting one, but he also feels he has the edge in every area...
Carlos Condit: I Expect A Stand-Up War (Video) (10/7/2010 8:22:48 PM)
Carlos Condit expects a stand-up war with Dan Hardy on the Brit's home turf at UFC 120 in London...
Lytle Welcomes The Winner Of Hardy Vs. Condit (9/29/2010 8:22:29 AM)
If there's one thing you can always say about Chris "Lights Out" Lytle, it's that he comes to fight. And a fight he'd like? The winner of of Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit at UFC 120...