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10.15.2011 | 2:09 PM ET
As we all are well aware of, Georges St. Pierre has won nearly all of his title defenses by decision. In an appearance on Inside MMA, Condit explained how he thinks if he lets the fight go to a decision, he would probably lose. The thing is, Condit has only went to a 3 round decision once in his 30+ fight career and has gone on to finish a fight in the 4th round in the WEC. So can he finish St. Pierre in 25 minutes of fighting? It's hard to tell how good St. Pierre's gameplan will be for this one, as neither fighter is being prepared for this fight by Greg Jackson.
What do you guys think about what Condit said, or how good GSP will look without Jackson in his corner?
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10.15.2011 | 2:20 PM ET
As far as Condit having to finish this fight to win, I totally agree. Most likely if Condit does win, it will happen suddenly. He won't be able able to win rounds against GSP. If he is able to get something going against GSP, it will probably lead to a finish. If not, then I fully expect GSP to win 50-45.
10.15.2011 | 7:03 PM ET
But now that I think about it, maybe this is what GSP needs to be the fighter everyone wants him to be. He needs to be his own fighter in the Octagon, not Jackson's.
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10.15.2011 | 7:10 PM ET
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10.15.2011 | 7:18 PM ET
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10.15.2011 | 7:32 PM ET
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10.15.2011 | 7:43 PM ET
I hope Condit can finish Gsp so bad, but i have GSP via decision.
* Edited at 10.15.2011, 7:44 PM ET *
10.15.2011 | 7:48 PM ET
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10.15.2011 | 8:48 PM ET
Condit needs to find something to keep the fight different. Like Anderson Silva putting his foot in Belfort's face. Or a Jon Jones spinning back-elbow. He needs to be creative to keep GSP off him. If he fails to find anything new, he will be taken down and dominated. Once Condit is on the bottom, he will be in big, big trouble. GSP will have the strength and size to hold him down and knows how to bring big knees to bear.
Condit has the tools but that won't be enough.
* Edited at 10.15.2011, 8:48 PM ET *
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10.15.2011 | 8:52 PM ET
i'll got condit with 4th round tko. playing it safe fails this time.
10.15.2011 | 8:52 PM ET
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10.15.2011 | 10:01 PM ET
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10.16.2011 | 12:44 AM ET
I agree with you jodybanman. We all complain that guys like GSP doesn't finish fights; however it's difficult when the other fighter does nothing to pressure the champ. Let's be realistic...before Silva KO'd Belfort with that front kick the MMA world was questioning him as the greatest ever because he had a few luckluster bouts.
What happened when Chael took it to him and in the final seconds of the 5th round after getting his ass handed to him he slipped in the sub. He was forced to fight and forced to do something dramatic in order to win the fight. The end result? Best P4P in he world again.
I think this fight will truly define GSP if Condit actually takes it to him because I don't think we have seen the best of GSP yet and we may in fact see it on the 29th.
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10.16.2011 | 12:57 AM ET
Okami hardly engaged = TKO
Vitor was cautious on the feet = KO
Leites wasn't doing a whole lot = Decision
Maia didn't engage = Decision
But any GSP fight? GSP is in control. He is getting the TD's and has the dominant positions, and can't finish. You don't need your opponent to pressure you when your in top position, you just get TO WORK! And the Shields/Kos fights? Again, more control. He had the fights where he wanted them, he had his opponents hurt/rocked at times, still nothing!
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10.16.2011 | 1:26 AM ET
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10.16.2011 | 1:37 AM ET
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10.16.2011 | 1:45 AM ET
If GSP wins?
10.16.2011 | 1:46 AM ET
That fight would make more since as a catchweight,
especially since Chael Sonnen will be the MW champion by the time they would fight...
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10.16.2011 | 10:16 AM ET
Man, look at those down thumbs.
* Edited at 10.16.2011, 11:25 AM ET *
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10.16.2011 | 11:02 AM ET
10.16.2011 | 11:11 AM ET
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