Jake Ellenberger vs. Martin Kampmann to determine top contendership
Speculation turned to confirmation today when UFC President Dana White announced the winner of a June bout between welterweights Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann would emerge as the division’s #1 challenger. Each has turned in a number of solid outings over the past few years including multiple wins over ranked competition. The match-up is set to headline the Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale on June... [Read More...]
Jake Ellenberger-Martin Kampmann headed towards meeting at TUF 15 Finale
Welterweights Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann will square off in a match that could help solidify a future contender in one of the UFC’s most talented divisions. Officials announced Wednesday the two will serve as the main event for The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale on June 1. Ellenberger has been one of the hottest fighters in all of the UFC, winning six straight fights since a Split Decision... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann: “I grabbed on to that choke for dear life and squeezed him.”
Despite being a polished fighter with a cache of weapons in his in-ring arsenal, Martin Kampmann entered his headlining bout against Thiago Alves at UFC on FX 2 without a finish to his credit in more than two years. “The Hitman” changed that against Alves, picking up a submission win in as timely a manner as possible. With less than a minute remaining in the final round of their fight Kampmann... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann: “Sometimes I have a habit to start slugging it out a little bit but not this fight.”
UFC welterweight Martin Kampmann is certainly no stranger to stand-up. A talented kickboxer with seven TKOs to his credit, Kampmann possesses knockout power in both his hands and feet. However, when it comes to facing an opponent with Thiago Alves’ power, as he will Friday night at UFC on FX 2, even “The Hitman” knows it’s best to avoid getting hit. “I’m gonna try and pick him apart. I’m... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves-Martin Kampmann confirmed to headline UFC Sydney
The third UFC event to come to Australia has a main event, as, according to a press release by the UFC on Wednesday, Thiago Alves will meet Martin Kampmann in headlining action on March 3 from the Allphones Arena in Sydney and is expected to be the second event to be shown on the FX Network. Alves (24-7) is a former contender to UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. Most recently “The... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann confirmed for fight with Thiago Alves at UFC on FX 2
The UFC is wasting no time in putting together cards for the beginning of 2012, as the organization announced recently that Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann will meet at UFC on FX 2, an event already slated for March 3 despite UFC on FX 1 still being two months away. There is no location or venue planned for the second card on FX Network, and the Alves-Kampmann bout is the first announced fight. Alves... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves rumored for match-up with Martin Kampmann in March
Fresh off a pair of November wins it appears the UFC may be looking to pair talented welterweights Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann in a match-up on March 3 at a yet-to-be-named event. Both men have found a good deal of success inside the Octagon and hold multiple wins over respected adversaries making for what would almost certainly be an entertaining affair if it does indeed take place. News of the... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann has a “hit” out on Rick Story
Martin Kampmann has been in the UFC since 2006 but is in the first two-fight losing streak of his career, and, as you might guess, that is something the “Hitman” does not enjoy Kampmann, who meets Rick Story this Saturday night at UFC 139 in San Jose, California, has dropped decisions to Diego Sanchez and Jake Shields. Prior to those defeats, Kampmann had gone 4-1, including a win over Carlos Condit. Now,... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann: “(Rick Story) is a tough wrestler with a great chin, it should make for a exciting fight.”
Martin Kampmann and Rick Story have a lot in common besides the fact they’re coming off hard-fought decision losses in their last Octagon appearances. Both well-rounded welterweights with a willingness to engage any opponent while standing despite past success on the ground, the two talented fighters will meet in the Octagon this November 19 at UFC 139 in hopes of bouncing back from their recent... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann interested in future fight with Jon Fitch
Though UFC welterweight Martin Kampmann wasted little time lobbying for a second shot at Diego Sanchez given the controversial result of their original match-up in March, “The Hitman” has now embraced the fact “The Dream” is no longer a current option based on his upcoming bout against Matt Hughes at UFC 135 and turned his focus towards other possibilities. One of the select few the Dane sees... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann talks bum knee, online altercation with Diego Sanchez
When Martin Kampmann takes to the Octagon for his next in-ring outing the well-rounded Dane will be looking to snap a two-fight skid for the first time in his career, a fact that doesn’t sit well with the Xtreme Couture original. Adding to the frustration of a controversial loss in his last match-up has also been a lingering health issue prolonging his absence from competition. The 17-5 Kampmann... [Read More...]
Injured Martin Kampmann scratched from UFC Live 4 lineup, replaced by Matt Brown
An undisclosed injury to welterweight Martin Kampmann has resulted in a ripple effect on the UFC’s upcoming show in Pittsburgh with Matt Brown, who had been scheduled to face Rich Attonito in preliminary action at the same event, agreeing to step up and face John Howard in the Dane’s place. The organization announced the change to UFC Live 4 late Monday night through their website where it was... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann to meet John Howard at UFC Live 4
Two welterweights known for their striking and explosive power are set to collide in Pittsburgh. Martin Kampmann and John Howard have agreed to do battle at UFC on Versus 4, with both men looking to snap two fight losing streaks. The UFC announced the match-up earlier today. Kampmann was on a roll in the welterweight division, winning four out of five bouts before dropping a highly competitive and... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez not keen on idea of immediate rematch with Martin Kampmann
When the third round of Martin Kampmann and Diego Sanchez’s scrap earlier this month at “UFC Live 3” expired fans were left salivating for a few extra frames in hopes of seeing the continuation of an instant-classic. Their desires were further fueled by Sanchez outpointing his adversary even though he seemed to have taken to bulk of the bout’s damage. It now appears that wish for additional... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Former WEC fighters pocket pair of UFC Live 3 bonuses
“UFC Live 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann” marked the first live MMA event on Versus since the network’s celebrated run of WEC programming ended with the UFC’s absorption of their sister-promotion’s roster, and in appropriate fashion a pair of individuals with fourteen fights between them in the WEC cage who were making their Octagon debut ended up with half of the event-specific bonuses. The awards... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez: “I hit rock bottom after the Penn fight, I really did…”
Original TUF champ Diego Sanchez has been viewed as a fairly enigmatic individual since bursting onto the UFC scene six years ago with a raw intensity only matched by his at times curious behavior. Matured by both the battles he’s faced in his personal and professional life, the 29-year old now seems to have found some clarity in his life after returning home to train with Greg Jackson in preparation... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez expected to mix it up with Martin Kampmann on Versus in March
Fresh off a pair of Octagon appearances in October, welterweights Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann look to be squaring off on March 3 when the promotion returns to Versus for a third time. The show will also mark the organization’s first event on the network since absorbing its regular MMA staple, WEC. News of the bout was reported by MMAJunkie who confirmed the potential pairing with a source close... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Dana White Discusses his Initial Meeting with Fedor Emelianenko (Versus.com) UFC and THQ Extend Partnership for “Undisputed” Title (MMAConvert.com) Martin Kampmann is Ready to Expose Jake Shields in the Ring (Heavy.com) Claude... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann vs. Rory Markham set for UFC 108
A welterweight bout between Martin Kampmann and Rory Markham is looking likely for UFC 108. According to reports on MMAJunkie.com, both fighters have verbally agreed to the match-up, although no contract agreements have been finalized. Kampmann will be looking to get himself back into title contention after a disappointing loss to UFC newcomer Paul Daley. Kampmann had previous wins over Carlos Condit... [Read More...]
Paul Daley Stuns Martin Kampmann At UFC 103
Martin Kampmann went from welterweight title contender to assault victim in the matter of two minutes and thirty-one seconds as lead fisted UK striker Paul Daley put a beatdown on “The Hitman” he will not soon forget during UFC 103, which was held this evening in Dallas, Texas. Many experts rationalized that Kampmann would have a decisive edge in this match-up due to his considerably... [Read More...]
