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BREAKING: Carlos Condit Set to Make His UFC Return in October

Published 08/20/2020, 2:15 AM EDT

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UFC Welterweight Carlos Condit has been slated to fight Court McGee in a match-up that both fighters need to win. The bout is set for October 3 on a fight card that is yet to fall in place. Additionally, fans still await clarity regarding whether these matches will take place on Fight Island.

Chiefly, the aforementioned fighters have had a rough go in the organization as of late, and look to bounce back. A statement performance will go a long way in rebuilding the athletes in the eyes of the MMA community. Moreover, putting the combined 9-fight losing streak in the rearview mirror is of utmost importance to any professional fighter.

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UFC Welterweight’s: Carlos Condit vs Court McGee

‘The Natural Born Killer’ is on a 5-fight skid in the promotion, albeit with losses to some of the best active 170-pounders. His recent setbacks came against fighters like Robbie Lawler, Alex Oliveira, Neil Magny, and he’s been finished in 3 out of 5 losses.

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The former interim Welterweight champion is seemingly long past his heyday when he snagged the title against Nick Diaz. His stock as a fan-favorite fighter largely remains due to his history being that of pure chaos. Condit’s fighting style is a good reflection of what the UFC brand largely was during its nascent days.

‘The Crusher’ Court McGee has his own hands full after going 1-4 in his last five fights dating back to January 2017. His place in the organization is seemingly at stake, as he will look to return to winning ways against a big name. His stand-up style complements that of Carlos Condit, thus signing the match-up on paper.

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The 19-9 Factory X standout began his career with swift momentum and will be keen to revisit his early success. Chiefly, his days in the promotion extend back to 2010 where he was touted to make a huge splash in the division. McGee will be on deck to earn a stunning finish to impress the long-time boss, Dana White.

Additionally, the MMA community has long been speculating whether this will be Condit’s final pro-bout. Fighters from his era have moved on and fans will look forward to a classic ‘Natural Born Killer’ performance.

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Mass Media (with a specialization in Journalism) out of Xavier’s College and has a year's experience in his current role. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live.
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