Martin Kampmann scheduled to return at UFC 93

December 1, 2008

Martin Kampmann is latest fighter to be added to the card for UFC 93 on Jan. 17 in Dublin, Ireland, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned. Kampmann, who recently signed a contract extension with the UFC, will be making his welterweight debut on the show against an opponent to be determined. The Denmark native is 13-2 in his professional mixed martial arts career and... 

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UFC 88: Could Martin Kampmann be closing in on a title shot?

September 5, 2008

Coming up at UFC 88, Martin Kampmann has a huge fight against Nathan Marquardt. With four straight victories (over Jorge Rivera, Drew McFedries, Thales Leites, and Crafton Wallace), Kampmann could see himself in the middle of the title picture with an impressive victory. Looking at the current roster of UFC middleweights - is there really a top contender out... 

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UFC officially announces UFC 88 matchup between Nathan Marquardt and Martin Kampmann

August 7, 2008

As expected, a middleweight matchup between Nathan Marquardt and Martin Kampmann has been officially added to the main televised portion of UFC 88, according to the UFC’s official web site. Kampmann, who has an overall MMA record of 13-1, trains out of Xtreme Couture and comes from an outstanding Muay Thai background. However, his all-around game has really... 

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Marquardt vs. Kampmann likely to be added to UFC 88

August 1, 2008

MMAjunkie.com is reporting that a middleweight matchup between Martin Kampmann and Nathan Marquardt is expected to round out the televised portion of UFC 88, which is scheduled for Sept. 6 at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Gerogia. According to the report, the Kampmann vs. Marquardt bout could be officially announced next week. Marquardt has a lifetime MMA record... 

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Would Gamburyan fight at featherweight?

July 12, 2008

Manny Gamburyan is one of the smaller fighters in the UFC’s lightweight division. With the recent popularity of the featherweight ranks and - of course - Urijah Faber, Gamburyan would seem to be a natural to compete at 145. Also, he would have a much quicker path to a title shot. Gamburyan isn’t opposed to the idea, but he also isn’t in favor... 

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Gamburyan still wants Diaz

July 2, 2008

It’s been a little over a year since the Ultimate Fighter Season 5 finale, and Manny Gamburyan is determined to get a rematch. A chance to avenge the loss against Nate Diaz is clearly Gamburyan’s top priority. Fighting Nate Diaz is my first goal. I’m down. Whenever, wherever,” said Gamburyan. Both Gamburyan and Nate Diaz are undefeated... 

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Report: Gamburyan vs. Emerson at UFC 87

May 27, 2008

A lightweight battle between castmates from the fifth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” is the latest bout added to UFC 87, scheduled to take place on August 9 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. It was be Manny Gamburyan, the runner-up from TUF 5, taking on Rob Emerson. The news was first reported on Monday by our friends at MMAjunkie.com. Since... 

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Open Discussion: Fair or Foul?

April 8, 2008

There have been some rumblings and discussions about last Wednesday’s aired preliminary bout between Manny Gamburyan and Jeff Cox at UFC Fight Night 13. At the start of the bout the two went to touch gloves when Gamburyan looked to pull away and throw a kick. Click here to check out a gif of the kick. Fair or foul? I’ve seen three different ways... 

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Animosity between Karo Parisyan and Manny Gamburyan?

March 17, 2008

Karo Parisyan doesn’t come right out and say it in this new interview with MMA News, but he certainly hints at it: MMANews.com: You have not mentioned working with Manny [Gamburyan]. Did you train with Manny? Karo Parisyan: No, I did not train with him at all for this fight. MMANews.com: No, is there a reason? Is there a problem between you guys? Karo... 

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Manny Gamburyan vs. Jeff Cox official for UFC Fight Night 13

February 21, 2008

Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer is reporting that UFC officials have confirmed the addition of Manny Gamburyan vs. Jeff Cox to the UFC Fight Night 13 card on April 2nd in Colorado. The addition of this bout now makes twelve total scheduled fights for UFC Fight Night 13. Is that the most fights ever on a UFC card? Either way, for those people saying that... 

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Nate Diaz Tired of Manny Gamburyan

January 21, 2008

Nate Diaz faces Alvin Robinson this Wednesday at UFC Fight Night 12. He spoke with GracieFighter.com about the fight and a couple other topics, including Manny Gamburyan. GF: What do you think about your opponent? ND: I’m sure he’s tough. Everybody’s kinda tough these days and I’m not under estimating him. I’ve only seen a couple... 

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Gamburyan’s real dream match-up?

January 5, 2008

One of the more surprising comments coming from UFC 79 occurred in a post-fight interview with Ultimate Fighter Season 5 runner-up Manny Gamburyan: I would rather fight Nate Diaz than fight for the belt,” said Gamburyan. Now clearly Gamburyan is not near a title shot, but to say that he would rather fight Diaz than the champion (whoever it may turn out to be)?... 

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Thoughts on TUF 5 Finale

June 24, 2007

I watched last night’s live finale of the fifth season of The Ultimate Fighter. I thought it was a so-so show. The production was terrible last night. It seems like they misfired a lot of pre-recorded stuff and played it during times when Mike Goldberg was supposed to speak live. The pacing of the show also sucked, due in large part to how quick the first... 

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Thoughts on tonight’s TUF 5 finale…

June 23, 2007

After a strong show last night from Strikeforce and EliteXC, I’m in the mood for more MMA and am looking forward to tonight’s live season finale of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. I believe four matches are scheduled to be televised but I only have time to give my thoughts on the main three. B.J. Penn vs. Jens Pulver - I will be rooting... 

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Tonight’s matches on TUF 5

June 7, 2007

Tonight’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter 5 on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET will feature the final two matches of the quarterfinals with Manny Gamburyan vs. Matt Wiman and Nate Diaz vs. Corey Hill. I’m really looking forward to the show tonight because after it we’ll know the final four for TUF. Gray Maynard and Joe Lauzon are already in. I think we’re... 

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