Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit Prediction/ Breakdown
Keys to victory for Carlos Condit
In order for Carlos Condit to beat Robbie Lawler, he has to implement two different game plans throughout this fight. During the first round, Condit has to make sure to stay out of range of Robbie Lawler’s power boxing. Which is a lead right hook followed up by straight left and a left uppercut if his opponent ducks his head to attempt a takedown. Condit can stay out of range of Robbie Lawler’s power boxing by throwing a good amount of front and/or oblique kicks. This will enable Condit to stay out of striking range since Lawler will have to take a step back to make sure it does not hurt him. By the time he starts to move forward to use his power boxing Condit will already be out of range. Once the first round ends, Condit has to start applying constant pressure to Robbie Lawler for the next 2 to 3 rounds because Robbie Lawler tends to slow down his activity and/or pace in order to preserve his cardio throughout the fight. Condit can apply constant pressure by constantly moving forward and throwing his favorite combination which is a straight right followed up by a left hook. This will either allow Condit to stay active and win rounds or force Lawler to waste energy trying to counter.
Keys to victory for Robbie Lawler
In order for Robbie Lawler to beat Carlos Condit, he has to use counter wrestling just to set up his power boxing, every time Condit goes to throw a front kick in the first round Lawler should take a step back or to the side and attempt a takedown. If he is successful, two or three times, Condit will hesitate to throw the kicks as a result of this Condit will be standing within range of Robbie Lawler allowing him to use his power boxing.
Ultimately the fact that Robbie Lawler tends to slow down his activity and/or pace between the 2nd and 4th in order to preserve his cardio throughout the fight. This will cost Lawler because Condit has very good to great cardio and will keep attacking Lawler while Lawler is trying to preserve his cardio
Winner: Carlos Condit
