Carlos Condit: Disappointed but understanding regarding UFC 137 changes
Posted on October 18, 2011, 10:35 PM by Trent Reinsmith
Carlos Condit was a little more than a week away from getting his first shot at UFC gold when news broke that Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre was forced to withdraw from the fight due to a knee injury he sustained while training for UFC 137. The UFC announced that Condit would not get another opponent for the fight; instead he would be pulled from the card and will get his shot at St-Pierre as soon as possible.
Soon after the news broke that the October 29 title fight was off, Condit released a statement expressing his disappointment. “I am greatly disappointed, for both myself and UFC fans, that I will no longer be fighting for the Welterweight title at UFC 137, but I also understand that injuries are a part of this business.
As a professional fighter, it is my job to be prepared for any and all circumstances, positive and negative, that come my way during training and the actual fight. Georges is a great competitor and I know that he will want to return to 100 percent health as soon as possible so that this fight can be rescheduled.
This is the best training camp I have ever had, and I look forward to carrying over the growth that I’ve experienced in this camp to my next one.
I have trained for over a decade in mixed martial arts with the clear goal of becoming the best fighter in the world at my weight class. I have worked this long to become the UFC Welterweight Champion. I will work a little longer.”
Further Reading: Dana White: Knee Injury forces Georges St. Pierre out of UFC 137
Comments
Got to hate it for Carlos. Glad he is still going to get the title shot. I bet if the UFC offered him another fight, he would take it gladly and win.
He wouldnt take another fight unless the UFC made him take it.
Rightfully so though
Why risk injury when GSP's knee injury isnt that serious? Might as well wait since it just needs to be rescheduled to a date in the near future
Would have love to see Condit vs Ellenberger II but the smarter move is too wait a few months....hope wat happened to Evans doesnt happen to Condit cause I really want to see Condit/GSP
Carlos + beard = UNSTOPPABLE !!!
You better believe condits gonna go for that knee
Feel for the guy
Carlos Condit is a great Sportsman ship. He puts aside the obstacles on his path and continues a bit longer with his training. Shows that this man has some heart.
Georges St-Pierre VS. Carlos Condit, hmmm that would be an interesting fight.