LAS VEGAS -- It was sold as a hardcore dream fight. No need for phony hype. Two of mixed martial arts' nastiest, most fearless fighters, coming from two of the sport's best camps, getting ready to throw down for 25 minutes with the UFC welterweight title up for grabs.
While this often seems the setup for a letdown, this time, it lived up to advance billing.
Just two days into 2016, Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit delivered a thrilling, Fight of the Year candidate of a battle at UFC 195. After 25 minutes of some of the most intense action you'll ever see, Lawler did just enough to earn two out of three 48-47 scorecards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, taking the split decision and keeping his championship.