CARLOS CONDIT VS MAX GRIFFIN FACTS
When is UFC 264? Sunday 11th July, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
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CARLOS CONDIT VS MAX GRIFFIN LOWDOWN
The resurgence we have all been waiting for as Carlos Condit (32-13) has pulled off two wins after losing five on the bounce which raised all sorts of questions for veteran and fan favourite. He was peaking on a stellar 30-8 record when he met Robbie Lawler for the welterweight title back in 2016. It was an epic war falling agonisingly short in a split decision. He then went on to get submitted by Demian Maia, outpointed by Neil Magny and submitted again by Alex Oliveira and Michael Chiesa. He is clearly past his prime with little time left on the clock, but he showed he still has class to offer earning unanimous decisions over Court McGee and Mike Brown who are both coming off good wins at the moment.
Max Griffin (17-8) is also coming off two good wins and arguably his most impressive. He has struggled to impress in the top half of the welterweight division and after dropping decisions to Alex Morono and Alex Oliveira he slumped to 3-6 in the UFC. However, he has just pulled out two incredible performances, almost elbowing Ramiz Brahimaj’s ear off (literally) and then pole-axed Kenan Song back in March to earn his eighth and ninth knockouts.
CARLOS CONDIT VS MAX GRIFFIN PREDICTION
Griffin has relied a lot on his wrestling attempting to grind out wins, but he has looked better after letting his hands (and elbows) fly. It suits him to be more aggressive but if he approaches this fight the same way it will suit Condit.
We all know about Condit’s skill on the feet. He has exceptional technique and throws unorthodox combinations effortlessly, striking with all eight limbs. If Griffin decides to back his hands, it will be very exciting for the fans, but you have to back Condit despite all the miles on the clock.
We fully expect Griffin to go back to his wrestling especially as Condit’s clear weakness is his takedown defence. We hope for a stand-up battle but expect Griffin to play it smart. He will make it a boring fight and wear Condit down for three rounds in the clinch, against the fence and hope to get him on his back to earn a decision.
Prediction: Griffin via Decision