Condit defeats Diaz by decision to become interim champion
Carlos Condit performed brilliantly under pressure, stuck to his game plan even under the most extreme conditions, connected at a…
Carlos Condit performed brilliantly under pressure, stuck to his game plan even under the most extreme conditions, connected at a higher percentage than Nick Diaz and then proceeded to get denounced for his extraordinary effort.
Fans howled their displeasure after Condit’s brilliant tactics – to circle away from Diaz’s punches and use kicks to chop his legs – led him to a unanimous decision victory Saturday in the main event of UFC 143 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The win gave Condit the interim welterweight championship and earned him a motorcycle as a bonus.
Judges Patricia Morse Jarman and Cecil Peoples had it 49-46 for Condit, each giving him all but the third round. Judge Junichiro Kamijo had it 48-47 for Condit, giving him Rounds 1, 3 and 4. Yahoo! Sports had it 48-47 for Condit.
It was a flawless performance in a high-pressure situation, yet fans protested it because was Diaz moving forward the whole fight.
Nick “Diablo” Diaz Vs. Carlos “Natural Born Killer” Condit
Fight was scheduled for 5 rounds (5x5x5x5x5) – Fight was for the Welterweight Title
Carlos Condit defeated Nick Diaz via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)