personally i got to go with Condit…but it would be a great fight and meaningful to the rankings….to bad ZUFFA owns WEC…no cross-promotion

You got it all wrong. Jake beat Yushin earlier in the night, and fought Carlos in the finals.

John and I actually had this discussion with Jon Fitch about 8 or so months ago. We were talking about who would win in a rematch between Shields and Condit.

I still believe that Shields would win this fight, again by decision. However, I would expect the second fight to be more exciting than the first.

The standup edge goes to Condit.
The wrestling edge goes to Jake
And their BJJ skills cancel each otther out.

That means that Jake would again look to control the fight and try to punish Condit when he’s on his back, keeping close attention on the dozens of sub attempts that Condit would be throwing at him. But Jake will be aware enough of these subs to avoid them, plus he is stronger which would allow him the “muscle out” of a move or two. Jake is one of only 3 Cesar Gracie Black Belts. That is saying alot!

This is a fight that I love to talk about and I am looking forward to people’s insight.

I would have to say Jake takes the rematch he was able to take Carlos down at will. If Carlos could keep the fight standing then he would have a better chance but I don’t think he can beat Shields.

my guess is (shields’) repeated kneess to the back of the head of a downed opponenet (condit’s) wouldn’t be allowed next time.

condit by submission in a rematch.

i think shields takes it he’s a bigger and stronger 170lb fighter and carlos wont catch him in a submission, and i would say that jake will run through him nothing against condit but noone outside the ufc will beat shields

Shields is so much better.

Rude Boy Troy??? Its kinda funny seeing him ref.

I think as long as Condit cant Defend the double leg he will lose a deceision. I could see him making the adjustment but I still see Shields as the more dominant fighter.

well, you have to take in consideration that a rematch between these guys would now be a five rounder…judging by that fight, 2 more rounds and I would think Condit would find a way to win that one. Now, they have both gotten better..like someone said, Shields in on a tear and has actually been finishing people(although no one as good as Condit), but I like Condit in a five round fight

great point! 5 rounds is a huge factor!

The way this article is written confuses me. I am under the impression that Condit beat Trigg and Shields beat Okami so the two faced each other in the finals. However, the way the article is written sounds like this fight was first. Anyway, Shields definitely deserved the decision, however, Condit was the more exciting fighter. If they were ever to fight again, I see it going the same exact way since Condit does not appear to have gained the ability to stop the Shields takedown.