411's UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Report 02.04.12

Posted by Jeffrey Harris on 02.04.2012

Carlos Condit beat Nick Diaz, Fabrico Werdum defeated Roy Nelson, Josh Koscheck was victorious over Mike Pierce, and more! Get all the details on the show with 411's full UFC 143 Report!



MAIN PPV CARD - 10:00PM ET

UFC Interim Welterweight Championship Match: Nick Diaz (169 lbs. 26-7, 1NC) vs. Carlos Condit (169 lbs. 27-5)
Roy Nelson (246 lbs. 16-6) vs. Fabricio Werdum (246 lbs. 14-5-1)
Josh Koscheck (170 lbs. 16-5) vs. Mike Pierce (170 lbs. 13-4)
Renan Barao (136 lbs. 27-1) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135 lbs. 13-4)
Ed Herman (185 lbs. 19-7) vs. Clifford Starks (185 lbs. 8-0)



FX PRELIMINARY CARD - 8:00PM ET

Max Holloway (144 lbs. 4-0) vs. Dustin Poirier (146 lbs. 11-1)
Alex Caceres (136 lbs. 6-4) vs. Edwin Figueroa (135 lbs. 8-1)
Matt Brown (171 lbs. 12-11) vs. Chris Cope (171 lbs. 5-2)
Matt Riddle (170 lbs. 5-3) vs. Henry Martinez (169 lbs. 8-1)



PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook.com - 7:00PM ET)

Rafael Natal (186 lbs. 13-3-1) vs. Michael Kuiper (183 lbs. 11-0)
Dan Stittgen (170 lbs. 7-1) vs. Stephen Thompson (171 lbs. 5-0)

---

Tonight we are once again reporting to you LIVE from press row for another UFC PPV event. UFC 143 is live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Tonight we will be covering the Facebook Prelims, FX portion, and main PPV card live from the actual UFC event, so get ready and buckle up. And now to the action.

INTRODUCTION:

We are live on press row at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for UFC 143!

Intros for the first preliminary fight begin at approximately 4:00PM PST.

Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan are of course your broadcast team for tonight as we go to the octagon for our first fight.

FACEBOOK.COM PRELIMINARY MATCHES

Welterweight bout: Dan Stittgen (170 lbs. 7-1) vs. Stephen Thompson (171 lbs. 5-0)

-Both fighters are making their UFC debut.

ROUND ONE: They feel each other out from the start. Thompson works a nice sidekick to the midsection. Thompson continues to work the kicks and keeps Stittgen away on the outside. Thompson works some nice punch and kick combos as he looks to be dominating the stand-up game. Thompson continues working the kicks and then just unloads with a big head kick and Stittgen is out!

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Stephen Thompson by KO at 4:13, Round 1.

-An impressive UFC debut for the highly touted kickboxing and karate prospect. Thompson says he's excited to be in the UFC and runs down the kick technique he used.

Middleweight bout: Rafael Natal (186 lbs. 13-3-1) vs. Michael Kuiper (185 lbs. 11-0)

ROUND ONE: Natal works for the takedown early and gets it and gets mount. Kuiper is able to quickly work back to his feet and gets Natal against the fence. Natal separates and they take back to the center of the Octagon. Natal shoots in for a takedown and gets it again. Natal works in the guard and Kuiper tries to posture. Kuiper gets back up but Natal keeps up the pressure and takes Kuiper down again by the cage. Into half-guard now. Kuiper escapes and they move back to their feet. Later Kuiper is able to get the takedown on Natal and reverses the position. Natal almost gets an armbar from the guard, but Kuiper escapes from being subbed. They move back to their feet as the round ends.

SCORECARD: Rafael Natal, 10-9. Overall Rafael Natal 10-9

ROUND TWO: Kuiper tries out some kicks in the early goings of the ground and goes for an aggressive attack against Natal. Kuiper hits Natal with some good punches. Natal changes levels and starts pushing Kuiper against the cage. Kuiper is able to stuff the takedown attempts. They start exchanging big punches and both men look like they are starting to tire. Natal keeps up the pressure and eventually secures the takedown with seconds left in the round. They are stuck in the guard as the round ends.

SCORECARD: Michael Kuiper, 10-9. Overall even, 19-19

ROUND THREE: Kuiper rocks Natal early with some punches. Natal goes down but he is able to hang on and recover. Kuiper drops a barrage of punches, but Natal continues to hang on. Kuiper continues the ground and pound attack while Natal continues to try and defend. Natal manages to surive and pull full-guard. Natal seems to miraculously recover and gets up and gets a big takedown into sidemount on Kuiper. Natal is able to keep the position and passes to full mount. Natal looks for an arm triangle submission. Natal switches to the side and he sinks on the arm triangle hold. Kuiper tries to hold on with less than a minute to go. Kuiper clasps his arms to try and not go to sleep. Kuiper survives the submission as this goes to the judges.

SCORECARD: Rafael Natal, 10-9. Overall Rafael Natal, 29-28.

-It was close, but I think Natal came back and did enough to take back the third round and the fight overall.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Rafael Natal by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

FX PRELIMINARY CARD MATCHES

Welterweight bout: Matt Riddle (170 lbs. 5-3) vs. Henry Martinez (169 lbs. 8-1)

ROUND ONE: Martinez lands a nice leg kick and right hand on the early outset of the round. Riddle fires back with a kick to the side of Martinez. Martinez lands some more good punches and a leg kick. Riddle comes in with some punches, but Martinez counters well. Riddle comes forward but Martinez continues to get up some rapid punching barrages and combos as he is outstriking Riddle in this round. Riddle gets a front kick. Riddle goes for a knee that just barely misses and Martinez lands some more punches before the end of the round.

SCORECARD: Henry Martinez, 10-9. Overall Henry Martinez, 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Martinez dodges a takedown shot form Riddle. They throw some kicks. Martinez continues to work his rapid punches as his punching speed is very impressive. Riddle tries to continue going forward but Martinez catches Riddle with punches when Riddle goes in. They exchange punches. Riddle starts utilizing more kicks which he looks to be landing well. Riddle starts throwing some more aggressive kicks and then just starts going crazy on Martinez with some wild strikes and combinations. It looks like Riddle has really fired up and is finding his second wind.

SCORECARD: Even, 10-10. Overall Henry Martinez, 20-19.

ROUND THREE: The fans are behind the excited and pumped Riddle for this last round. Riddle has switched things up well and starts opening up more on Martinez with his kicks and leg kicks. Riddle manages to get a takedown on Martinez. Riddle gets both hooks in and takes Martinez's back. Martinez is able to stand up and Riddle separates the position with a kick to the head. They separate and Riddle takes Martinez to the mat again. Riddle moves Martinez over to the cage and works some ground and pound. Riddle mixes in ground punches and elbow strikes with just seconds to go. Riddle keeps up the punishment as the bell sounds, but was it enough to steal the fight?

SCORECARD: Matt Riddle, 10-9. Overall DRAW 29-29.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Matt Riddle by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 28-29).

-This was a good, close fight and it really depends on how you score the second round. Definitively, Martinez easily had the first, and Riddle had the third. I think you can score the second for Riddle. But them's the breaks.

Welterweight bout: Matt Brown (171 lbs. 12-11) vs. Chris Cope (171 lbs. 5-2)

-Kim Winslow is the referee for the fight.

ROUND ONE: They exchange strikes early in the round. Brown shoots for a takedown, but Cope defends and Brown pushes Cope against the fence. Cope reverses the position. Brown is able to break the position with a knee to the head and follows it up with a kick to the side. Brown is able to shoot in for a single-leg takedown and gets it. Cope quickly gets things back up as Brown pressures Cope against the cage. They trade the position against the cage. Brown tries to muscle Cope down, but Cope defends. Brown then gets a leg trip, but Cope again quickly returns to his feet but gets a knee to the midsection. Cope gets off a nice leg kick before the end of the round and Brown gets a big right punch and throws another kick.

SCORECARD: Matt Brown, 10-9. Overall Matt Brown, 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Brown gets an overhand right and a kick to the side of Cope. Cope lands another leg kick. Brown catches a kick from Cope and throws some big hooking punches. Cope stays in it. Brown lands a big left hook on Cope and cope goes down! Brown lands a couple more punches and the referee stops it.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Matt Brown by TKO at 1:19, Round 2.

-Matt Brown wins a crucial fight to allow him to keep his job in the UFC with an impressive knockout win. Brown says he got away from who was and says, "I'm back."

Bantamweight bout: Alex "Bruce Leeroy" Caceres (136 lbs. 6-4) vs. Edwin Figueroa (135 lbs. 8-1)

ROUND ONE: They come banging and exchanging big punches and kicks. Caceres then nails Figueroa with a big kick right to the groin area that sends Figueroa reeling to the ground. Caceres apologizes as Figueroa sits down for his break. Figueroa gets back to his feet and waits out his break. Dean gives Caceres a warning. Figueroa gets back into it and the fight continues. Caceres works in some of his dynamic kicks. Caceres lands a nice head kick that knocks Figueroa back into the cage. Figueroa then pulls off a huge head kick of his own and Caceres goes down! Figueora goes in for the kill with ground and pound, but Caceres amazingly recovers and hangs on. Figueora tries to pass and goes for a choke hold, but Caceres escapes and gets back to his feet. Figueroa shoots in for a takedown, but Caceres stuffs it and actually goes for Figueroa's back and and almost gets a rear naked choke. Figueroa defends and escapes. Caceres gets Figueroa's back again, but Figueroa stays away from the position. Caceres gets on the figure four body lock. Figueroa is able to stay out of danger, but Caceres goes back for the submission yet again. Caceres is not able to secure the sub. Caceres continues his ground attack and controls the position but doesn't get the submission as the round comes to a close.

SCORECARD: Alex Caceres, 10-9. Overall Alex Caceres, 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Caceres gets a front kick to Figueroa's face. Figueroa goes forward with some wild punches. Figueora says an inside leg kick was a low blow, but Herb Dean says, "That was a clean shot. Fight!" Herb Dean, laying down the law. Caceres continues to get off his kicks, and Figueroa is starting to look tired. Caceres gets stunned by a hooking punch, but he quickly returns to his feet. Figueroa crumples to the mat after another low kick to the groin. Instant replay shows it was in fact a legit low blow kick right to the cup area. Herb Dean takes away two points. Figueroa gets back into the fight. Caceres continues up his attack and lands a big knee to the head. Caceres gets Figueroa to the mat and gets the hooks on the back gain. Figuera defends the submission and is able to stay out of it. Caceres seems to be unable to finish his submission attempts on the defensive Figueroa who just keeps slipping away. Caceres tries to switch for an armbar, but Figueroa defends. Caceres tries a variety of sub holds, but Figueroa keeps slipping out.

SCORECARD: Edwin Figueroa, 9-8. Overall 18-18, EVEN.

ROUND THREE: Figueroa throws some big punches and wobbles Caceres with an inside leg kick. Figueroa is looking tired and winded from the low blow shots. They trade blows standing up. Figueroa goes down from a stiff right, but he quickly returns to his feet. Caceres gets to the back of the standing Figueroa and gets a standing body lock. Figueroa again is able to defend the choke attempts. Caceres mixes in some punches on the back of Figueroa. They fall to the mat. Figueroa sweeps and gets on top with a minute to go and throws some ground haymakers on Caceres. Caceres tries more subs off his back. Caceres hooks Figueroa's legs and is able to get back up and takes Figueroa's back again. It looks like Caceres has secured the round and the fight by points.

SCORECARD: Alex Caceres, 10-9. Overall Alex Caceres, 28-27.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Edwin Figueroa by Split Decision (28-27, 27-28, 28-27).

-I scored it for Alex Caceres. But the fouls were pretty blatant. I'm assuming the judges gave Figueroa the first round because of Figueroa's head kick and nearly finishing Caceres.

Featherweight bout: Dustin Poirier (146 lbs. 11-1) vs. Max Holloway (144 lbs. 4-0)

-The undefeated Holloway makes his UFC debut here.

ROUND ONE: Poirier gets some leg kicks early on. They exchange punches and strikes standing up. Holloway throws a nice jumping kick to the midsection and is showing some interesting striking technique. Poirier eventually is able to get a takedown right into side mount and then switches to full mount. Poirier lays in some punches on Holloway. Holloway tries for a hip escape, but Poirier switches to an armbar. Poirier than transitions to a triangle choke and then turns it over into a switching position. Poirier then stretches back Holloway's arm and Holloway has had enough as he taps out! And that is all.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Dustin Poirier by Submission (Mounted Triangle Armbar) at 3:23, Round 1.

-Poirier says he doesn't cut corners and he's here to be a champion. Poirier says Holloway is tough and is a great kick boxer and took the fight very seriously. Another impressive win for Poirier who gets closer and closer to a possible title shot in the featherweight division.

-Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson is replayed for the FX broadcast.

-Joe Rogan and Dana White are on FX to run down the main PPV card. In the arena is the awesome Baba O'Riley UFC music video.

And with that it's on to the PPV!

PPV MAIN CARD MATCHES


-Say goodbye gladiator opening and say hello to the awesome new UFC PPV opening video. It is a CG animated video featuring video clips of UFC stars fighting in a brick and concrete. As they slam and knock each other to the ground, the brick and concrete crumbles and the room morphs into the Octagon and a UFC arena.

-The main card fighters talk about their bouts for tonight. And "Bring The Pain/Rip Into Pieces" stays for the secondary video montage. This is UFC 143.

Middleweight bout: Ed "Short Fuse" Herman (185 lbs. 19-7) vs. Clifford Starks (185 lbs. 8-0)

ROUND ONE: They both swing early. Herman lands an uppercut punch and looks to repeat it. Starks pressures Herman against the cage. Starks lands a straight right punch, but Herman eats it and stays in it. They exchange punches and clinch against the fence. They trade strikes in the clinch and Herman lands some knees. Starks swings and lands on some big punches, but Herman is able to recover and eventually lands a takedown into half-guard. Starks is able to switch the position into Herman's full-guard. Starks controls the position and lands some punches until the end of the round.

SCORECARD: Clifford Starks, 10-9. Overall Clifford Starks, 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Ed Herman has some swelling on the left side of his face from Starks' punches. Herman slips early off a kick attempt. Starks lets Herman back up. They are clinched up against the cage. Herman fights back and gets a nice heel trip off of the cage. Herman gets Starks' back and sinks on the RNC. Starks defends, but Herman is able to keep it on. Starks goes out and that is all!

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Ed Herman by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:43, Round 2.

-Ed Herman has now won three in a row since his return from a lengthy leg injury and all three wins were finishes. Herman is with Rogan. Herman said Starks is a tough wrestler and good off his back. Herman thanks his friends and family and asks for Ryan Schultz to get a spot in the UFC. An impressive performance here for Herman who fought back from a tough first round after eating some big shots.

Bantamweight bout: Renan Barao (136 lbs. 27-1) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135lbs. 13-4)

-Both fighters are 2-0 in the UFC.

ROUND ONE: Barao presses forward with some big strikes. Jorgensen recovers and attempts a takedown, but Barao defends. They keep it standing. Barao gets some good leg kicks. They eventually clinch against the cage and soon separate. They continue to trade and circle as the round comes to a close.
SCORECARD: Renan Barao, 10-9. Overall Renan Barao, 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Jorgensen goes in and tries for the takedown again but Barao keeps it on the feet and breaks the hooks. They trade leg kicks. Barao looks to be landing most of his punches, and Jorgensen tries to counter. Jorgensen shoots in again on Barao, but Barao blocks it and lands on top of Jorgensen. Jorgensen tries to posture and try for a kimura but can't get it. Barao is able to maintain the position for a while. Jorgensen is able to work up back up to his feet. A spinning back kick by Barao lands on Jorgensen's shoulder. They continue to circle and exchange and that's the round in the books.

SCORECARD: Renan Barao, 10-9. Overall Renan Barao, 20-19.

ROUND THREE: They continue to stand and exchange on the feet. They both try to stay busy, but Barao again looks to be landing the better and stronger punches. This has turned into a standup contest as Jorgensen is unable to use his wrestling against Barao. Barao lands some good punching combinations and a good outside leg kick. Jorgensen checks a leg kick and tries to push forward but he continues to get punched by Barao. The round gets in the books for a rather uneventful fight.

SCORECARD: Renan Barao, 10-9. Overall Renan Barao, 30-27.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Renan Barao by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

-Barao is with Rogan and thanks his team. This was a big key win for Barao over a tough opponent. He could very well face the winner of Urijah Faber vs. Dominick Cruz, or if not he is likely one win away from a title shot.

Welterweight bout: Josh Koscheck (170 lbs. 16-5) vs. Mike Pierce (170 lbs. 13-4)

-Herb Dean is your referee.

ROUND ONE: Pierce goes for the takedown quickly but they clinch against the cage. Pierce tries to work in some knees and punches in the clinch. Pierce keeps up the pressure. They separate and Koscheck gets an overhand right. From the cage side I can see that Koscheck is grabbing Pierce's shorts after they lock up but Herb Dean is on the other side and can't see it. Koscheck really is like Ric Flair. They start wildly exchanging on the feet and unloading punches on each other. Pierce lands a straight jab. The action settles down a bit before they start exchanging punches again. Pierce shoots in for a single-leg, but Koscheck is able to defend and stuff the attempt. They stay in the clinch as the round comes to an end.

SCORECARD: Mike Pierce, 10-9. Overall Mike Pierce, 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Pierce shoots in again for a takedown and pressures Koscheck against the cage. Koscheck is able to switch the position as they keep it in their feet. They break and trade punches from the clinch. Pierce lands another stiff jab. Pierce looks to be landing more punches and Koscheck looks a bit hesitant on the feet. Pierce looks like he's got a cut opened up near the top of his head. They trade punches and Koscheck "slightly" misses on a Thai clinch knee. Pierce gets some dirty boxing punches in and they continue trading punches. Koscheck gets a warning after an eye poke. Pierce is quickly back in. Koscheck is able to shoot in and get a takedown. Koscheck is not able to do much with the position and Pierce is able to work back to his feet. They both finish the round standing and it looks like Pierce has gotten another round.

SCORECARD: Mike Pierce, 10-9. Overall Mike Pierce, 20-19.

ROUND THREE: They trade punches and Koscheck lands a good overhand right. Pierce shoots in for a single-leg takedown and finishes it with a heel trip. Koscheck is able to stand back up and they clinch against the cage. Very little action there, and Herb Dean issues a warning for them to work. Koscheck is able to land an elbow strike in the clinch. They trade punches. Pierce lands a good left hook. Koscheck shoots in for another takedown. Pierce plants his feet and defends the takedown attempt. Herb Dean stops the fight from the clinch and they separate and break. Koscheck pokes Pierce in the eye again. They stop for a break and Dean issues Koscheck another warning but does not take a point. The replay shows Koscheck keeping his fingers out when he threw his hand. Back in. Koscheck starts unloading with some punches and mixes them up to the head and the body. Koscheck shoots in and lands a takedown with only seconds to go. Pierce stands back up and lands an elbow.

SCORECARD: Mike Pierce, 10-9. Overall Mike Pierce, 30-27.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Josh Koscheck by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

- Josh Koscheck is with Rogan. Koscheck flips off the fans after getting a chorus of boos. Koscheck tells the fans who are booing him to deal with it. Koscheck says Pierce is tough and says yes to the fight being more difficult than he thought. Now I will admit, some of those rounds were close, but I think Pierce edged them out to get the win. He seemed to be dominating the striking especially in the first two rounds.

Heavyweight bout: Fabricio Werdum (246 lbs. 14-5-1) vs. Roy Nelson (246 lbs. 16-6)

-And Big Country comes out to "Born In The USA" by Bruce Springsteen. Josh Rosenthal is your referee.

ROUND ONE: Early on Werdum gets Nelson to the ground. Werdum gets Nelson's back and goes for the choke! Nelson is able to defend the submission and get back to his feet. Werdum starts attacking and drilling Nelson with some knee strikes. Nelson survives though and is able to clinch Werdum against the cage. Nelson lands some punches in the clinch. Werdum fires back with some Thai clinch knees and punches. Nelson's bleeding from his face which is busted open. Nelson is able to maintain the clinch against the cage. Josh Rosenthal calls for a time out for the doctor to check out Nelson's cut. The doctor checks Nelson out and he gets the OK as they go back into the fight. Werdum swings and lands come punches. Nelson is able to knock Werdum down with a punch and he goes to the ground. Werdum tries to get Nelson in an armbar, but Nelson escapes. The crowd rallies behind Big Country and starts chanting "USA!" Werdum stands back up to his feet. Werdum lands some more strikes and misses on a big spin kick before the round ends.

SCORECARD: Fabricio Werdum, 10-9. Overall Fabricio Werdum, 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Werdum starts things off with a leg kick and stuns Nelson with another knee strike to the face. Nelson quickly recovers though as they get back to the feet. Nelson lands a leg kick of his own. Werdum pushes forward with his striking attack and lands a good knee to the body followed by another knee to the head. It looks like Roy's cut has opened back up. Nelson gets some swinging hook punches and Werdum answers back with a head kick. Nelson's toughness is amazing, but it looks like he's still losing this round. The action settles down a bit as they continue exchanging strikes on the feet. Werdum lands a kick to Nelson's side. Nelson pushes forward with some big punches, and Werdum tries to move away and fires back with some big punches of his own.

SCORECARD: Fabricio Werdum, 10-9. Overall Fabricio Werdum, 20-19.

ROUND THREE: Here we go for the third and final round. Werdum shoots in for a takedown, but Nelson grabs onto a guillotine choke on Werdum. Nelson lands a knee and Werdum gets out of the hold. Werdum pushes forward with some more knee strikes. The "USA" chants start up again. They trade strikes as they break from the clinch. Both men are looking tired as they are leaving it all in the cage. Werdum lands a front to Nelson's face and follows it up with an outside leg kick. Nelson tries to continue swinging and pushing forward. Werdum misses on a head kick. Werdum lands another knee. Nelson won't go down. Only a minute to go now and they continue to trade punches. Nelson blocks a switch kick. Werdum checks for the clock as he wants to ride it out. Nelson misses on a spinning back kick attempt. They trade punches and the round comes to a close as it looks like Werdum outpointed Nelson to secure the fight.

SCORECARD: Fabricio Werdum, 10-9. Overall Fabricio Werdum, 30-27.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Fabricio Werdum Werdum by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

-Werdum is with Rogan. Werdum says he's happy with his performance and talks about training with his Muay Thai every day. Werdum says he wasn't discouraged by not being able to put Nelson down with all his shots and he was surprised Nelson was able to get out of his choke attempt.

Main Event Interm Welterweight bout, Five Rounds: Nick Diaz (169 lbs. 26-7, 1NC) vs. Carlos Condit (169 lbs. 27-5)

-Take heeds folks because Cecil Peoples is a judge for this fight and Steve Mazzagatti is the referee. Oh boy, please let nothing go wrong here and for no controversy to happen. So here we go: a fight between the undefeated Strikeforce welterweight champion and the final WEC welterweight champion. UFC welterweight champion, Georges St. Pierre, is in attendance in the crowd to watch the fight.

ROUND ONE: Condit gets a n outside leg kick early on and follows it up with a couple more leg kicks. Diaz tries to come forward but Condit gets a knee in the clinch. Condit throws more leg kicks and Diaz continues to push forward. Diaz starts utilizing his punching technique. Diaz throws a kick to Condit's chest. The crowd seems split with some chants for Diaz and some chants for Condit. Diaz has Condit backing up and on the defensive. Condit lands a discus punch. Diaz doesn't look phased though as he continues to move forward. Diaz starts taunting Condit and puts his hands down. They trade punches in the corner. Condit looks try and work the leg kick as much as possible. Diaz gets off some more of his quick punches. Diaz blocks another discus punch. Condit tries to land his combinations as Diaz taunts him to bring it before the round comes to an end. That was close but I think Diaz had the better aggression in that one.

SCORECARD: Nick Diaz, 10-9. Overall Nick Diaz, 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Condit tries and misses on some kicks near the start. Diaz moves forward with his high volume punches. Condit lands a spinning back fist as Diaz pushes forward in the clinch. They quickly separate. Diaz asks Condit to bring it and straight up slaps Condit upside the head and pushes forward with his punches again. It looks like Condit's counter-game doesn't seem to be working on Diaz as Diaz has Condit on the run from Diaz's boxing attack. Diaz lands a good punching combination as Condit tries to land a sidekick to Diaz's abdomen. Condit lands a shot to the body, and Diaz playfully grabs his abdomen and plays it up. Diaz unloads with some big, quick shots to the body as the action picks up some. Condit continues trying to strike and move.

SCORECARD: Nick Diaz, 10-9. Overall Nick Diaz, 20-18.

ROUND THREE: Diaz pushes forward some more with his punches. Condit answers back with some of his kicks. Diaz lands a kick to midsection of Condit. Diaz stalks Condit toward the fence and lands some more quick punches. Condit tries to throw some straight front kicks and then Diaz continues to answer with more punches of his own. Diaz mixes up some kicks with his attacks. Diaz misses on a jumping front kick attempt. Condit is able to land on a nice punch and kick combination. Condit goes for a high knee attack and they trade some more punches. Condit slips on a kick attempt and moves away and gets back up right before the horn to end the round sounds. I think Condit did enough to take it with some of his bigger strikes toward the end of the round. It was a close round though.

SCORECARD: Carlos Condit, 10-9. Overall Nick Diaz, 29-28.

ROUND FOUR: Diaz continues to play the aggressor and lays in some punches and kicks in the first minute of the round. Eventually Diaz shoots for the takedown, but Condit defends and lands a good punching combination. Diaz ducks on another spinning back fist shot. Condit starts to open up more and lands some good combinations and a nice head kick. Condit blocks another takedown and lands a knee to the head on Diaz. Condit lands a leg kick. Diaz ducks another spinning back fist and tries to grab Condit's leg as the bell sounds. Condit I think outworked Diaz in the round and the fight might be turning in his favor.

SCORECARD: Carlos Condit, 10-9. Overall EVEN, 38-38.

ROUND FIVE: This looks like it will be going the distance. Condit doesn't seem to be committing to his attacks all that much so far. Diaz tries to push forward but gets a spinning elbow from Condit. They exchange strikes and Condit gets off a head kick and Diaz continues to push forward. Diaz clinches Condit against the cage and Condit breaks it. Diaz pushes in and Condit lands a knee and some punches. They trade some more punches on the feet with less than two minutes to go. Diaz gets Condit's back and gets Condit to the ground. Diaz gets both hooks, but Condit defends the submission. Condit switches to the figure-four body lock and it looks like he almost gets the rear naked choke. Condit stays away with only seconds to go. Condit escapes and gets out right before the round ends. A lot of these rounds were close. I'm not sure how the judges will score it.

SCORECARD: Nick Diaz, 10-9. Overall Nick Diaz, 48-49.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Carlos Condit by Unanimous Decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46).

-Now let me be clear. I don't think this was a robbery. I think a lot of these rounds were close and a couple of the rounds could've gone either way. I definitely need to watch again at some point.

-Rogan is with Carlos. Carlos talks about the gameplan and how tough Diaz is. Condit says it will be an honor to be able to fight Georges St. Pierre for the title. Rogan then speaks with Diaz. Diaz thinks he won and had Condit backing up way too much. Diaz congratulates Condit. Diaz in so many words contemplates retirement and says "I don't need this ****."

-Rogan and Goldberg go over the card and that is all.