All Entries Tagged With: "Martin Kampmann"
UFC 139 Preview and Predictions
Lost amidst all the buzz for the UFC on Fox event that took place last weekend, UFC 139 features one of the best and deepest cards of the year. In the main event, Dan Henderson makes his return to the UFC and takes on “Shogun” Rua, as they both try and get in position for [...]
UFC on Versus 3 Preview and Predictions
There really aren’t many things better than free MMA on TV, especially when the free event has PPV quality fights. Such is the case with Thursday’s UFC on Versus event, headlined by Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann.
Brian Bowles vs. Damacio Page: This will be the second matchup between these two, with Bowles winning the first via 1st [...]
UFC 121 Observations
UFC 121 was one of the most anticipated MMA events of 2010, and featured a main event with two of the best heavyweights in the world. Here are some of my post-UFC 121 thoughts:
Tom Lawlor can be a solid low to mid-tier UFC middleweight. He controlled Patrick Cote with his wrestling, and improved to 3-2 [...]
UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez Preview and Predictions
This Saturday night’s UFC 121 boasts one of the biggest fight cards of the year. The main event features a battle for the heavyweight title between Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez. In the co-main event, top welterweight contender Jake Shields will make his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann. And finally, former UFC light heavyweight champion [...]
Strikeforce Champ Shields Near Deal With UFC
Current Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields is close to finalizing a deal with the UFC according to various reports. Shields has been in negotiations with the UFC since his last title defense in April against Dan Henderson.
UFC president Dana White has not hidden his desire to get Shields into his promotion, mouthing “He’s mine” while [...]
UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort Preview and Predictions
Tyson Griffin vs. Hermes Franca: Both fighters are trying to climb back up the lightweight ladder. Franca has been there before, losing a title shot to Sean Sherk by unanimous decision back at UFC 73. He’s 6-4 in his UFC career, and last fought at UFC 90, defeating Marcus Aurelio by unanimous decision. He was [...]
Mike Swick injured, out of UFC 103 fight vs. Martin Kampmann
Mike Swick was injured in training this week, and will be unable to fight Martin Kampmann at UFC 103 next week. Paul Daley will take his place in the contest. Swick posted the news on his Twitter account:
I am out of UFC 103. It sucks and I am sorry guys…I got foot swept while sparring [...]
