Longtime UFC star Carlos Condit returned to competitors at 40 years previous, over three years after retiring from combined martial arts competitors. On the Polaris 30 principal occasion, “The Pure Born Killer” took on present UFC welterweight Michael Web page in a grappling match between two gifted strikers.
The previous interim UFC champion seemed actually good for his age, showcasing varied k-guard and leg entries that led to some good toehold and knee bar makes an attempt. The youthful, lively fighter in Web page appeared to be extra explosive, with good duck-unders and a clear takedown, however “MVP” didn’t actually muster a lot offense throughout the 10-minute match.
Whereas it was Condit that was repeatedly attacking with submissions all through the competition, the judges determined to award the choice to Web page. The hometown star did get a takedown and prime management when Condit conceded place, which appears to be what judges favored extra.
Web page formally gained his skilled grappling debut, and though shocked with the end result, Condit was gracious in defeat.
“I’m a giant fan of Michael. I’m disenchanted it didn’t go my means tonight. I assumed I had some nice moments all through the match,” Condit mentioned. “I’ve acquired to get again and work on some stuff, clearly.”
Too many retired fighters return long gone their primes, solely to take severe well being dangers and mind injury, so it’s refreshing to see a longtime UFC fan favourite get his competitors repair in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) match as an alternative. Because the skilled grappling scene continues to develop, hopefully it may additionally preserve offering MMA stars a safer avenue for competitors and further revenue post-retirement.
Within the Polaris co-main occasion, 17-year-old BJJ prodigy Helena Crevar efficiently defended her Polaris light-weight title by profitable a call towards Nia Blackman. Contemporary off her ADCC silver medal end, the John Danaher product adopted via with a stable exhibiting at Polaris 30, repeatedly threatening with submissions and maintaining Blackman on the protection for majority of the competition.
Earlier on the cardboard, Polaris champion Keith Krikorian moved up a division and nonetheless seemed easy in his choice win over Jed Hue. He didn’t get a end, however had a reasonably slick sequence the place he went from locking on a kimura and reverse triangle to a reasonably slick again take.
Your entire Polaris 30 principal card didn’t have a single submission. Outcomes and match highlights are beneath.
Polaris 30: Carlos Condit vs. Michael Web page video highlights
Polaris 30 outcomes
Michael Web page def. Carlos Condit by choice
Helena Crevar def. Nia Blackman by choice [Women’s lightweight title]
Keith Krikorian def. Jed Hue by choice
Nathaniel Wooden def. Cameron Else by choice
Dante Leon def. Ellis Youthful by choice
Eoghan O’Flanagan def. Philippe Geyer by choice
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