St-Pierre vs. Condit Betting – Key Fight Statistics

St-Pierre vs. Condit Betting – Key Fight Statistics

By Michael Gales Nov 8, 2012

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UFC 154 betting sees Canadian George St-Pierre as the 1.300* favourite to defend his welterweight title against American Carlos Condit 3.920* on November 17th. To maximise returns on St-Pierre Betting vs. Condit betting, however, it’s vital to understand the key fight statistics.

Vital Statistics Favour St-Pierre

When George St-Pierre enters the octagon to fight Carlos Condit in UFC 154, it will be his first bout in 18 months – the longest period without him fighting since his debut in 2002.

While this may alarm bettors, St-Pierre is in fantastic shape and will enter the cage with no hint of ring rust.

St-Pierre is the smaller of the two men standing at 5ft 11” compared to Condit at 6ft 2”, while both men should arrive at 170lbs, and have a reach of 76″.

The 31-year-old is the 1.300* favourite as he attempts to improve his 22-2-0 record against Condit 3.920*, who is currently 28-5-0.

St-Pierre is on a nine fight-winning streak, while Condit has not lost his last five bouts.

The current welterweight champion is known for his athleticism, versatility and discipline, while interim champion Condit is renowned for his striking, submissions and endurance.

Striking

Despite being best known for his submissions, St-Pierre enjoys hitting his opponents. He’s landed 977 strikes in his career – a UFC record.

The Canadian has won eight fights by knockout, and has a striking accuracy of 54%, while he also boasts a 75% strike avoidance rate.

St-Pierre has also only been out struck once in his career – when Matt Serra took his welterweight crown in 2007.

Condit is also a fantastic striker, with 13 career knockouts. He’s less accurate than the favourite, however, landing 43% of his attacks, while his avoidance rate is also a less impressive 60%.

Submissions

St-Pierre may not have won a fight via submission since beating Matt Hughes in 2007 – but he’s still ranked fifth in all-time submission attempts.

The ‘Rush’ has five submission career wins and on average attempts 1.35 submissions every 15 minutes inside the octagon.

Condit has won an impressive 13 of his fights by submission and averages 1.73 submissions every 15 minutes. Condit’s last submission win came against Carlo Prater in 2008.

Condit has lost three of his fights by submission, while St-Pierre’s only other career defeat came by way of submission in 2004.

Takedowns

St-Pierre averages 4.3 takedowns every 15 minutes in the Octagon, with an accuracy of 78% and the most takedowns in UFC history with 68.

The Canadian’s even more efficient at avoiding his opposition’s attacks, with a 86% success rate at rebuffing his opponents attempted takedowns.

Condit’s poor takedown defence could be a key place for St-Pierre to take advantage – it’s at just 46%. This was highlighted when he fought Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger, who recorded 100% and 75% takedown success rates against him.

Condit attempts just 0.81 takedowns per 15 minutes in the cage, with a success rate of 58%.

Distance May Be Key

In 33 fights, Condit has gone the distance in just four. Whilst this highlights his excellent finishing percentage – he wins 93% of fights before the bell – it also showcases he is inexperienced in longer duels, which St-Pierre 1.300* thrives in.

St-Pierre has not finished a fight since 2009, however his excellent endurance has ensured he has won all nine of his fights that went the distance, while Condit 3.920* has a 50% win ratio once the final bell has rung.

*Odds subject to change

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