Former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit is seeking a return to the octagon by the end of the year.

Following his second-round submission loss to Alex Oliveira at UFC on FOX 29 in April, Condit (30-12 MMA, 7-8 UFC) posted an emotional message on social media explaining that his passion for the sport still remains, maybe his “time has passed.”

“The Natural Born Killer” has lost four consecutive bouts – and seven of his past nine overall – dating back to his welterweight title unifier with Georges St-Pierre at UFC 154 in November 2012.

With 42 pro bouts since his debut in September 2002, Condit would receive little resistance if he decided he’d had enough and hung up his gloves for good.

That’s not the case for the 34-year-old, though.

MMAjunkie today verified with Condit’s manager, Abraham Kawa of First Round Management, that the fighter intends to continue with his UFC career, and will be ready to fight by the end of the year.

It’s not exactly clear which card in the back half of the year could feature Condit – or any potential opponents he could fight.

During his current skid, Condit has suffered losses to Oliveira, Neil Magny, Demian Maia and Robbie Lawler.

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