Mike Swick Suffers Concussion, Daley Steps in Against Kampmann at UFC 103
Though still listed on the UFC’s website as Martin Kampmann’s opponent on September 19th in Dallas, it appears as though current 170-pound contender Mike Swick will no longer be fighting in front of his fellow Texans at UFC 103. According to Swick’s Twitter account, he suffered a “pretty bad” concussion while training when his legs were swept from under him and he landed on his head/neck.... [Read More...]
Mike Swick vs. Martin Kampmann at UFC 103
A welterweight bout between Martin Kampmann (15-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) and Mike Swick (14-2 MMA, 9-1 MMA) has been reportedly been finalized for UFC 103. The news of the expected bout comes courtesy of a recent report on MMAJunkie.com. Kampmann has won two straight fights at 170 pounds after moving up from the middleweight division. Kampmann is coming off a split-decision win over Carlos Condit at UFC Fight... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 18 officially announced for Nashville on April 1; Condit vs. Kampmann to headline
Officials with the UFC and Spike TV officially announced on Tuesday the previously reported April 1 date for UFC Fight Night 18. The event will emanate from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee and will be headlined by World Extreme Cagefighting welterweight champion Carlos Condit making his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann. Condit had been scheduled to defend his WEC title against Brock Larson... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann: “185 or 170, I don’t care”
Martin Kampmann is finally ready to pick on someone his own size. Not that the man nicknamed “The Hitman” has ever made it a habit to pick on smaller men but exactly the opposite. On Saturday night Kampmann will make his welterweight debut against Alexandre Barros who will be making his first appearance in the octagon. Kapmann had previously campaigned at 185 pounds for the bulk of his... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann to take on Alexandre Barros at UFC 93 (UPDATED)
Martin Kampmann will be dropping to welterweight at UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland on January 17 be doing so against UFC newcomer Alexandre Barros. MMA Junkie was the first to report the possibility of the Denmark native facing off against Barros at Dublin’s O2 Arena, and sources close to Kampmann have confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com that the match was finalized on Monday afternoon. Barros is a... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann scheduled to return at UFC 93
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 is 4-1 lifetime inside of the Octagon.... [Read More...]
UFC 88: Could Martin Kampmann be closing in on a title shot?
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 there? Of course, one of the main... [Read More...]
UFC officially announces UFC 88 matchup between Nathan Marquardt and Martin Kampmann
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 progressed and he’s now a threat... [Read More...]
Marquardt vs. Kampmann likely to be added to UFC 88
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 of 26-8-2 and is 5-2 lifetime in the... [Read More...]
Would Gamburyan fight at featherweight?
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 of it just yet. I don’t... [Read More...]
Gamburyan still wants Diaz
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 since the conclusion of the show. Diaz... [Read More...]
Report: Gamburyan vs. Emerson at UFC 87
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 losing the TUF 5 final against Nate... [Read More...]
Open Discussion: Fair or Foul?
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 of thought on the issue: A) The action shows... [Read More...]
Animosity between Karo Parisyan and Manny Gamburyan?
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 Parisyan: Uh, I have no comment on that... [Read More...]
Manny Gamburyan vs. Jeff Cox official for UFC Fight Night 13
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 UFC Fight Night 13 isn’t better... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz Tired of Manny Gamburyan
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 of his fights so we’ll see when I... [Read More...]
Gamburyan’s real dream match-up?
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)? That rings a bit strange. Shouldn’t... [Read More...]
Thoughts on TUF 5 Finale
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 two matches were. It was great seeing... [Read More...]
Thoughts on tonight’s TUF 5 finale…
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 for Pulver all the way in this... [Read More...]
Tonight’s matches on TUF 5
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 going to see two matches tonight,... [Read More...]
