Nick Diaz is facing Carlos Condit in the main event this Saturday, February 4, at UFC 143. The UFC Interim Welterweight title is on the line and the winner will face George St. Pierre (GSP)to unify the title when GSP returns from injury. Let take a look at the fighters, and then I'll make my pick for this fight.
Carlos Condit is coming into this fight at UFC 143 riding a four fight winning streak, all in the UFC. Condit finished his last three fights with either a KO or TKO. He definitely knows how to throw chingasos with power!
Condit has an overall record of 27-5 with 26 of those wins coming via submission or KO/TKO (13 submissions, 13 KO or TKO). His propensity for finishing fights with chingasos, wrestling and Jiu Jitsu has propelled him into this fight with Nick Diaz for the UFC welterweight belt.
Nick Diaz is riding into UFC 143 on an 11 fight winning streak. His last loss was back in 2008 to K.J. Noons. That fight was a stopped by the doctor due to a cut. Diaz has since avenged that loss. His loss before that goes way back to 2006 where he lost a decision to Sean Sherk. Let's let the record reflect Sean Sherk was busted for using steroids about a year later.
With the exception of a cut, and losing to a fighter that was busted for using steroids, Nick Diaz has done nothing but win for almost six years. He's developed an extremely effective way of throwing chingasos, some have dubbed it the "Stockton Slap". The "Stockton Slap" coupled with great Jiu Jitsu, has given fighters all kinds of trouble and have made Nick Diaz the fighter to beat at Welterweight.
Carlos Condit is a good fighter, he has all the tools to win and be a champ, but with Nick Diaz standing in the way, Condit is going to have to wait. Diaz has more experience, he's fought tougher competition, and has fought in the biggest MMA promotions and events. Diaz can undoubtably handle the pressure of the limelight, the fans, and the pressure that fighters standing in front of him can dish out.
Look for the fight to be close early. As the fight goes on, Diaz's "Stockton Slap" will begin to annoy and confuse Condit. Condit is a tough fighter and will hang in there, but Diaz will be able to grind out the fight. Diaz might even possibly finish Condit, if he can pressure Condit enough, and force him into making a big mistake.
UFC 143 Diaz vs Condit is going down at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
If you haven't seen it, check out the UFC Primetime: Diaz vs Condit video.
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Fights are going down in Pasadena! Sanctioned MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fights that is. On Saturday, February 18, Savant Young and his Fight Academy MMA gym in Pasadena will be hosting "Proving Grounds 7". MMA fighters from all over the Los Angeles area will be meeting in Pasadena, inside of the Fight Academy cage, to showcase their Mixed Martial Arts skills.
Two years ago, Savant Young, a professional MMA fighter himself, saw the need for a platform for up and coming fighters to showcase themselves in the sport, and began the "Proving Grounds" MMA event. It was the first sanctioned MMA event in Pasadena, and one of the first of it's kind in the Los Angeles area.
The Fight Academy MMA gym and Savant Young have now hosted six successful "Proving Grounds" events, and now, it's time for "Proving Grounds 7". This MMA event will be another opportunity for Los Angeles MMA fighters to prove themselves in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). For some of these fighters, it will be another step in making to the UFC someday.
If you're a fan of Mixed Martial Arts, and want to catch one of these live MMA events, stop by the Fight Academy MMA gym in Pasadena on February 18 and catch "Proving Grounds 7". Join the fun as there will be live music, a full bar, and tacos by El Chavo. It will be an intimate venue, so get your tickets ASAP before they sell out. You can go to www.FightAcademyMMA.com for tickets.
The Fight Academy MMA gym is located at: 61 West Valley Street Pasadena, CA 91105
On February 2nd, King of the Cage (KOTC) returns to bring you some MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) action. King of the Cage is putting on the MMA event "Reckless Abandon" at the San Manual Indian Bingo and Casino. Reckless Abandon will feature two title fights, as well as the return of UFC vet Shonie Carter.
Fighting for the King of the Cage heavyweight title will be current champ Tony Lopez vs. Ryan Fortin. The KOTC flyweight title will also be on the line as Marvin Garcia steps in the cage to face off against Frank Baca.
King of the Cage heavyweight champion Tony Lopez is entering Reckless Abandon on an impressive 4 fight winning streak. That winning streak has featured three submissions and a TKO.
Ryan Fortin wants that King of the Cage heavyweight title and he is bringing in an impressive three fight winning streak of his own. That streak has featured two TKO's and one submission.
Lopez vs. Fortin for the King of the Cage heavyweight title will be explosive as both of these fighters have shown they are fight finishers! KOTC "Reckless Abandon" will live up to the events name.
Marvin Garcia is entering this King of the Cage title fight with an impressive 7-1 record with his only loss coming to Jared Papazian who was recently signed by the UFC and won his UFC debut. Garcia will not have an easy time fighting Frank Baca though.
Frank Baca is 13-1 and is riding into this King of the Cage title fight on an eight fight winning streak. That eight fight winning streak has featured three submissions and three TKO's! If Marvin Garcia doesn't bring his "A" game, he's going to have a tough night at KOTC "Reckless Abandon".
Also on the King of the Cage "Reckless Abandon" fight card will be UFC vet and always entertaining Shonie Carter. Carter has been doing more losing than winning lately, but it should be fun to watch him enter the cage and put on a show.
Check out the preview video for KOTC Reckless Abandon:
For more information on this MMA event and other King of the Cage events, visit www.KingoftheCage.com
This Saturday, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fans get to watch some top level UFC action. The UFC has put a solid three fight main card for UFC on Fox 2. The main event will feature Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis. This fight will decide who gets to face Jon Jones next for a chance at the his UFC light heavyweight belt. Before I make my fight pick, Let's take a deeper look into Evans vs. Davis.
Los Angeles area MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fans are in luck. This Saturday, January 28th, Los Angeles MMA fans get a chance to catch some live MMA action in Santa Monica. California Fight Syndicate (CFS) is bringing pro MMA fights to the Civic Auditorium.
Tickets for this MMA event at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium start at $35.00. Doors open at 5pm and fights start at 6pm. For Tickets and more info go to www.CFSmma.com.
The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is located at 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica California 90401 .
Check out the Californina Fight Syndicate promo video for this MMA event.
