Carlos Condit-Karo Parisyan: A Dream Matchup

After watching the WEC tonight I thought to myself, "Wow Miura put on a good show. Not to mention a judo clinic!" The next thought was, "Who's next?"

Well, as I racked my brain I thought up a fantastic match. This one would definitely be Condit's toughest test: Karo Parisyan. Yes, the heat would be a fantastic follow up match.

Condit looked futile in the clinch as he was thrown like a rag doll to the mat multiple times by Hiromitsu Miura. Also, Miura seemed to sweep Condit from mounts and guards.

What better way to prove Condit is for real than to put him up against a bigger, stronger, more talented welterweight than he has faced? This would be an ideal transition from WEC to UFC if Condit so chooses to make that change. It would also be a fantastic opponent for a comeback for Karo, coming off his loss to Alves.

Not only that, but Karo has fought in the WEC before. He fought in WEC 10 in the main event against fellow legend Shonie Carter. This shows that he is not just a UFC planted guy and it may be possible to have him take a few fights in the WEC—especially since it is Zuffa owned.

Condit may want this fight, one because he may want to prove he belongs in the top of the rankings and, two because he wants to beat a UFC vet to bring credibility to his promotion. Let's not forget that Karo may have been a title contender had he beaten Alves.

From a matchmaker's standpoint this fight is a win-win. For people who love technical stuff, Karo has nine submission victories while Condit has 12. This would prove or shake the assumption that Condit has some of the best Jui Jitsu at 170 anywhere. However, we do know it is unrivaled in the WEC.

The real question is, could he use it, or would he just be tossed so hard he'd be dumbfounded?

Not only that, but Karo is known for vicious ground and pound, especially with his hard, sharp elbows. Just ask Nick Thompson, who quickly found himself drowning in his own blood.

Condit also has some sick striking, though, that could catch Karo. He is know for his knees, which can be devastating. The main thing is getting them off before he gets dumped.

It seems like if you keep it standing Condit would be favored. If it stays on the ground, Karo may be favored.

Many would disagree because of Condit's Jui Jitsu, but Karo has never been submitted and has some of the most powerful limbs in the business. When I saw Miura power out of locks I knew that Condit couldn't handle his stout powerful limbs. This leads me to believe that Parisyan who is stronger would have no problem doing just that.

It can go either way. All I know is I want to see it!