Today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring fan favorites Matt Brown and Carlos Condit.
Brown (22-17 MMA) was returning to action for the fist time since May, where he suffered a TKO to Miguel Baeza. Prior to that setback, ‘The Immortal‘ was coming off of back-to-back knockout wins over Diego Sanchez and Ben Saunders.
Meanwhile, Carlos Condit (31-13 MMA) had returned to the win column in his most recent Octagon appearance, defeating Court McGee by unanimous decision. Prior to that victory, ‘The Natural Born Killer’ had suffered five straight defeats, which included three losses by was of submission.
Tonight’s UFC Fight Island 7 co-main event proved to be the absolute war many were expecting. Matt Brown and Carlos Condit proceeded to throw down for fifteen straight minutes much to the delight of the fans in attendance and watching around the world. In the end, it was pretty clear that Condit had done enough to get his hand raised. With that said, the 30-27 scorecards came as a surprise to some fans and pundits.
Official UFC Fight Island 7 Result: Carlos Condit def. Matt Brown by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Check out how the pros reacted to Condit defeating Brown below:
Damm I’m so fired up @IamTheImmortal is up next ! I had to chug a Red Bull to calm down . Let’s go Matt Brown #UFCFightIsland7
— Mark Coleman (@Markcolemanmma) January 16, 2021
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Scrap time!!! I’m buzzing for this one. #UFCFightIsland7
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Should be a good one! #UFCFightIsland7
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 16, 2021
Two legends about to throw down! Old school! #FightIsland7
— Jack 'Tank' Shore (@jackshoremma) January 16, 2021
Post-fight reactions to Carlos Condit vs. Matt Brown:
Some great stuff by both guys so far! #UFCFightIsland7
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 16, 2021
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I don’t know who is winning this final round?! Could be a draw? #UFCFightIsland7
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 16, 2021
Fantastic fight. Well done to both men.
— michael (@bisping) January 16, 2021
That was a good fight from two welterweight legends @ufc #fightisland
— Leon 'Rocky' Edwards (@Leon_edwardsmma) January 16, 2021
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Who would you like to see Carlos Condit fight next following his victory over Matt Brown this evening on Yas Island? Share your thoughts in the comments section PENN Nation!