Carlos Condit and Ben Henderson ink multifight contract extensions with UFC
by Thomas Myers on Sep 1, 2011 12:15 AM EDT
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First Round Management today announced that two of its clients, who also happen to be top contenders in their respective divisions, were recently rewarded with multi-fight contract extensions.
Former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) champions Carlos Condit (welterweight) and Ben Henderson have re-upped with the world's largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion. Exact details of either deal were not disclosed.
"The Natural Born Killer" and "Smooth" have both enjoyed significant success since switching promotional sweaters, combining for six wins in seven appearances. Condit has been in the fold longer, riding a four-fight win streak after dropping his Octagon debut to Martin Kampmann back in 2009.
Henderson, meanwhile, has won back-to-back fights since his premiere performance, including a dominant win over top 155-pound contender Jim Miller at UFC on Versus 5 just last month.
"These fight contract extensions show the MMA world that the UFC values Ben Henderson and Carlos Condit as two of its top, young stars," their manager, Malki Kawa, said in a statement. "Both are only 27 years old and have proven that they are contenders for titles in their weight divisions and also have strong fan bases. Fans will now be able to see them continue to grow in the Octagon."
Condit is currently preparing to take on former world champion B.J. Penn at UFC 137: "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 29, 2011. Henderson does not have an opponent lined up at this time; however, he and Clay Guida have been trying to coordinate a fight together through social media.
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If BJ wins I think he deserves a shot at the belt.
Only problem, no one wants to see that again. So what do they do?
"Sakuraba beats Silva majority of the time IMO" - "striker" David Emerson
see what again?
when did BJ fight Nick Diaz?
Phasebook, where you at homie? you ducking me?
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by stinky~fingers on Sep 1, 2011 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions
+1000
I love how every body is really lookin past nick diaz and bj. … bj about to win and fight nick for the belt
NICK DIAZ.... champ 2011
by 209stk on Sep 1, 2011 1:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
EXACTLY
Except Nick ain’t beatin GSP
"What are you gonna do, hit him? No, that's a terrible idea, I'll tell you why.. it doesn't unbang your mom. "
by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Sep 1, 2011 3:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
and BJ ain't beating Carlos.
even if he did. He is not a guy that could string together enough wins at ww to be a legit top ranked guy. He’s not consistent enough and that is why he’s not one of the best.
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Do you wanna see a third Penn-GSP fight?
If so, do you really think it would look differently from their previous match? Just wondering
"The person who takes a dump on you isn't always your enemy, and the person who takes you out of the dump isn't always your friend."
by Dino756 on Sep 1, 2011 1:46 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
well if BJ loses to Condit, i wouldn't mind seeing GSP vs BJ in a 3 round fight..
Condit will most likely get the first crack at Nicks title..
Phasebook, where you at homie? you ducking me?
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by stinky~fingers on Sep 1, 2011 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Could GSP get an immediate rematch with Diaz if he loses?
I feel like due to his extensive title reign and popularity, it’s possible
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by Dino756 on Sep 1, 2011 2:19 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
very possible..
depends on how it ends.
Phasebook, where you at homie? you ducking me?
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by stinky~fingers on Sep 1, 2011 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree with BJ winning first fight
But the vaseline thing is a load of shit. I know there is “video evidence” but it still didn’t matter
Danago should be banned from mmamania
I would like to see a 3rd GSP v sPenn fight.
Just to settle grease gate once and for all.
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bj penn has to beat at least 3 top 5 guys before getting his ass kicked again.
Anderson would KO Fedor That is all.
I disagree with hat but anyways.
Do you think he would get a title shot even if he beat the top guys? I don’t personally.
"Sakuraba beats Silva majority of the time IMO" - "striker" David Emerson
i think he should have to fight fitch again before he gets a title shot..
im not entirely sure he gets past condit.. carlos has been on point this year.
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by stinky~fingers on Sep 1, 2011 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
^This
I see Condit KOing Penn. Condit is on an insane tear as of late. He will be GSP’s toughest fight to date is my guess….. if he can get through Penn.
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No way penn gets ko'd, he has an iron chin.
Machida couldn’t even knock him out and he’s a lhw.
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Schaub def Big Nog by Unanimous Decision
Barboza def Pearson by Decision
Cane def Nedkov by Decision
by MMA Boss on Sep 1, 2011 10:11 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
When GSP beats Diaz he will be out of new talent to fight
unless u move up a young fighter like Mcdonald, Ellenberger or Story… but none of them are ready yet imo.
"Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride."
How will that happen?
He shouldn’t deserve a title shot after losing to Penn
Danago should be banned from mmamania
Hell yes!
Nice to see both guys with contract extensions, they are both really entertaining to watch.
Do away with 3 loss = cut trend
Sign fighters to 6-8 fight deals. Assess their win value and entertainment value at the end of their contract then resign them if they are competent in either area. Who cares if a fighter looses he can still put on a good show.
Give them Liddell-type job lol
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
hope those contract extensions came with a raise
those guys deserve it man, they always show up to fight
"How dare these boxers challenge me with their primitive skills? It makes me angry. They're just as good as dead." -Mike Tyson
Time for Condit to make BJ fans to come up with a new excuse for him losing
Grease: Nope
Size: Nope
cheating: Nope
Unmotivated: Possible they use it every time
Past his prime: Possible they try to use this one
I think BJ fans will have to hit Tito up for one of those amazing ‘cracked skull’ excuses.
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
I really hope to see ben on nov 12!
I see condits agressive style playing into to bjs advantage. Possibly counter shots from penn.
I wanna see Henderson tool Guida
We need this match to happen! No one wants to see Guida fight for the belt and Henderson is just the right guy to bring him down to reality. Guida is just the gate keeper to top tier lw’s.
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by ScrapPackBackAgain on Sep 1, 2011 4:37 AM EDT reply actions
I wish they'd release figures....
Anyone know why they don’t?? I’m sure it has something to do w/ the nature of the company, i.e., UFC being small in comparison to the NFL or MLB, but the latter two always release figures when their athletes sign deals – or those figures somehow get out, anyway, maybe its not specifically the League releasing them.
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