Carlos Condit
Active 2011–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 87.0
Scouting report
Flying knees, spinning elbows, and an aggressive guard made Carlos "The Natural Born Killer" Condit a finisher at 170 pounds. Hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico under Jackson-Wink, the former WEC champion and Interim UFC Welterweight Champion knocked out Dan Hardy and Thiago Alves. His striking output is captured by a 90 Kickboxing rating and 92 Cardio, anchoring an 87 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Condit captured the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship in February 2012 at UFC 143 in Las Vegas, out-pointing Nick Diaz across five rounds with kickboxing movement before dropping a championship unification bout to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 154 in Montreal and defeating Martin Kampmann via fourth-round TKO. His offensive output, flying knees, and bottom-guard submissions are reflected in a 90 Kickboxing and 92 Cardio.
In 2014, Condit suffered a torn ACL against Tyron Woodley at UFC 171 in Dallas before returning in May 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67 in Goiania, Brazil, forcing a doctor stoppage of Thiago Alves in round two. His combination striking, muay thai clinch, and resilience anchor his 84 Boxing and 90 Kickboxing.
Condit engaged Robbie Lawler in a five-round fight at UFC 195 in January 2016 in Las Vegas, narrowly dropping a split decision for the undisputed welterweight title, before suffering a first-round submission loss to Demian Maia in Vancouver. His striking volume, twenty-five-minute stamina, and pocket combinations justify his 84 Boxing and 90 Cardio ratings.
In 2020 and 2021, Condit mounted a career revival on Fight Island and in Abu Dhabi, earning consecutive unanimous decision victories over Court McGee and Matt Brown before dropping a competitive farewell decision to Max Griffin at UFC 264 in Las Vegas. His combination striking, defensive head movement, and composure are reflected in an 80 Boxing and 84 Cardio.
Carlos Condit: the fighter who went looking for the finish
Carlos Condit, nicknamed The Natural Born Killer, fought out of Albuquerque and trained with Greg Jackson. He won an interim welterweight title by beating Nick Diaz at UFC 143 and later challenged Georges St-Pierre. Fans remember him for fights that had momentum swings, and in the draft he gives you a well-rounded striker who is always dangerous.
Condit attribute by attribute
Boxing. Good. Sharp combinations with real power, thrown from a mobile stance.
Kickboxing. The best of his striking numbers. Spinning kicks, head kicks and a habit of throwing them at unexpected times.
Wrestling. The lowest number. He could defend some takedowns, but he did not use wrestling as a weapon.
BJJ. Very good. He is a black belt and he can threaten from the bottom.
Strength. Decent. He wasn't the biggest welterweight, but he moved well in the clinch.
Durability. Tough and resilient. He absorbed damage and came back in several fights.
Cardio. Excellent. He stayed busy throughout five-round fights.
Fight IQ. Strong. He is unpredictable and creative, and he is willing to gamble.
The striking centrepiece: Kickboxing
Kickboxing is Condit at his most dangerous. He mixes speed with unusual angles, and opponents never quite know which weapon is coming. If you want a lineup member who can score highlight finishes, he is a natural fit.
What does not fit: Wrestling
Wrestling is the lowest mark. He was a fighter who wanted the fight to stay open, and being pinned to the cage was not his best scenario. Pair him with someone who can control where the fight goes.
Keep exploring
Closest welterweight profiles to Carlos Condit, measured by how near their peak attribute ratings sit across all eight categories.
- Matt Brownbest cardio 88 · weakest wrestling 76
- Ian Garrybest kickboxing 90 · weakest bjj 78
- Martin Kampmannbest kickboxing 84 · weakest wrestling 74
- Kevin Hollandbest boxing 86 · weakest wrestling 74
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Carlos Condit is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Carlos Condit's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.