In unfamiliar territory, Martin Kampmann is playing the waiting game. The Dane was originally scheduled to return to action last June when he was originally pitted against John Howard in a welterweight bout for "UFC on Versus 4", though Martin subsequently suffered a knee injury which forced his removal from the bout. It's the same knee that forced him out of an originally scheduled middleweight bout with Rich Franklin at UFC 72 back in 2007--an opportunity of a lifetime that was cost due to the withered conditions of a knee that has seen the cutting board on three separate occasions. Now, Kampmann is left with the memory of his last outing, a controversial decision loss to "The Ultimate Fighter" season one winner, Diego Sanchez. The two met back in March, and while Martin displayed an impressive blend of striking and effective takedown defense, it wasn't enough to sway the judges in his favor. ...

A pivotal welterweight bout is beginning to take shape. John Howard and Martin Kampmann are expected to meet one another at an upcoming event under the UFC banner. While both men at one point or another stood above the rest in their class as top contenders, they have since descended to the bottom of the barrel as both men are currently riding two-fight win streaks heading into their bout. The two notables are expected to meet at UFC on Versus 4, which is scheduled for June 26 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ...

By John Moody In advance of a week that will be filled with serious MMA news concerning UFC 128 in the New York City area, here is a little MMA humor to get started, courtesy of former Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. In a recent discussion with Fighters.com Radio, Serra was asked about his current weight.  In response, he veered off into comparing his waistline with his UFC boss Dana White's figure and fellow fighters, Georges St. Pierre and Martin Kampmann's abdominal structure.  He also commented on how he would modify the very popular and successful MMA weight loss program, "The Dolce Diet." Serra also hints about his time-table for his next fight. Fun stuff with Mr. Serra.  Click through to listen. (Beware of NC 17 language!) ...

The UFC’s recent outing on the Versus network was an entertaining show that featured several exciting finishes and several close encounters. Now once again it’s time to ask: what’s next? What does the future hold after “Sanchez vs. Kampmann”? Here’s my answer to just that: a new edition of my “What’s Next for the Winners and Losers” series of articles, now featuring “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

This past Thursday, both Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann battled it out in what will be considered an early candidate for "Fight of the Year". Both men had their moments, with Martin dropping Diego early in the first-round before "The Dream" was able to reverse fortunes and come out stronger in the second and third rounds, rocking Kampmann on multiple occasions. The fight was tight and contentious throughout, however Sanchez was able to pick up the very close decision win over the Xtreme Couture product. While the fight has since been hotly debated, both men didn't lose much in the eyes of the promotion, as they were both awarded an additional $160k in bonuses for their "Fight of the Night" performance. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to another new series! I really enjoy taking the time to give my detailed thoughts on a show after watching it, and although I’ve only shown it a few times on fighters.com, I’ve been told that I’ve got a pretty good sense of humor. So, after the serious discussion and debate I’ll raise in topics like “Top 5 Best Moments” and “Best Performance of the Night”, I figured it’d be nice to have a tongue-in-cheek topic where I give out some other “awards”. It’s all in good fun, so don’t take any of it too seriously. So let’s dive right into this new series that I’ll be calling “Best of the Rest”. ...

In many ways, “UFC on Versus 3” had some weighty shoes to fill. This was the first post-WEC Versus show, and the quality would have to be rather high to make up for the diminished schedule of live MMA on Versus. While it may not have been without its controversies, most of the fights lived up to their potential and as a whole, it was a good event. But which stars shined brightest, and what moments will fans be talking about in the following weeks? Here’s my take on the matter: my top 5 best moments of “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

“UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann” is now a thing of the past. The first Versus event of the post-WEC era saw the successful and dominating UFC debut of former WEC champion Brian Bowles as well as the successful UFC debut of hot prospect Chris Weidman. And in the main event, Diego Sanchez controversially won an epic three-round war. Here are the full results as well as some early commentary on “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to the start of a brand-new series! Recently I started up another series called “Sneak Peek”, a once-per-month, end-of-month series designed to give fans a look at what to expect for next month. Today’s new series follows the same vein, except it’ll be once per month at the start of every month, and whereas “Sneak Peek” focused on the events as a whole, this new series will focus on my most-anticipated fights in particular. So here we go: these are my most anticipated fights for March 2011. ...

We’re now only three days away from the UFC’s “UFC on Versus 3” event, featuring a stacked card highlighted by Diego Sanchez taking on Martin Kampmann. As the sole live MMA outings UFC and MMA fans are going to get on the Versus network, this show has a lot to live up to. I’ve been covering this event extensively, but now it’s time for my final say. And so here it is: it’s time for another edition of “Finally Final Thoughts”, featuring my last assorted thoughts and predictions for “UFC on Versus 3”. ...

We’re now only a few days away from “UFC on Versus 3”, also known as “UFC Live 3”. In the main event, a resurgent Diego Sanchez takes on the tough Martin Kampmann. Sanchez is coming off of a great victory over Paulo Thiago, and many are wondering what’s next for the one-time UFC Lightweight Championship contender. What happens if he beats Martin Kampmann? Here’s my take on just that: a new edition of “What If He Wins?” featuring Diego Sanchez. ...

We’re now only a few days away from the third installment of the UFC’s “UFC on Versus” series, also known as “UFC Live”. In the main event, Diego Sanchez battles Martin Kampmann in a bout where both men’s divisional relevancy will be at stake. The co-main event will also be an interesting match-up, as tough Middleweights CB Dollaway and Mark Munoz lock horns. As is customary, here is my official “picks and predictions” post (covering who I think will win and why), now featuring “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

Hello once again fans and friends and welcome to the second part of today’s entry into my ongoing series “5 Reasons Why”. For the first part of today’s two-part special, covering five reasons why I think Martin Kampmann could beat Diego Sanchez when the two meet at the upcoming “UFC on Versus 3” event, please click here. Now it’s time for the reverse: here are five reasons why Diego Sanchez could beat Martin Kampmann. ...

We’re now only a few days away from the third installment of the UFC’s “UFC on Versus” or “UFC Live” series, a show that usually measures somewhere above a “Fight Night Live” outing but below a Pay-Per-Per Event. In the main event, a resurgent Diego Sanchez looks to tackle tough challenger Martin Kampmann, who recently came very close to spoiling the UFC debut of former Strikeforce and EliteXC Champion Jake Shields. So who will win this encounter? Here’s my answer to just that: it’s time for another “5 Reasons Why”, and first up we have the five reasons why I think Martin Kampmann could beat Diego Sanchez. Let’s get right to it, with the reverse soon to follow. ...

On March 3, 2011, the UFC will hold its “UFC on Versus 3” event, featuring a major Welterweight showdown between Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann. The card also features Alessio Sakara, and former WEC champion Brian Bowles, and even several interesting preliminary fights. Still, some fans may be asking themselves: what are the best reasons to check out this card? Here’s my answer to just that: 5 reasons to watch “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to the latest edition of “Crash Course”. “Crash Course” is a series of articles designed to give readers a quick rundown on all the relevant information they need to know heading into an upcoming major MMA event. Everything from why you should watch, what you should expect in the co-main and main event, and even where and when you can find it on TV is all covered in detail. So let’s get right to it with today’s edition, featuring the UFC’s upcoming event “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

Hello again fans and friends and welcome to the start of a new series tentatively called “Sneak Peek”. This new once-a-month series will be posted near the end of each month in order to give fans a look at the major events occurring next month. The big shows, the colossal encounters, the fights that you just simply shouldn’t miss no matter what… all of it’s covered in detail, with a heaping helping of commentary thrown in. So let’s dive right in with the first edition of “Sneak Peek”, covering the month of March 2011. ...

It’s recently been announced that Paul Daley would be the next man to challenge for the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship, and fans are already buzzing about a potentially epic showdown between “Semtex” and Strikeforce’s currently-reigning champion, Nick Diaz. Diaz will have to get past Evangelista Santos before that dream-fight comes to fruition, but many fans, including myself, are predicting that he will. So who wins between Daley and Diaz? I’m predicting that Diaz wins by a landside… and here are five reasons why. ...

Now that the WEC has officially become a part of the ufc, the only Zuffa-owned outings on the Versus network will be the “UFC On Versus” series of live events. In order to battle the negativity that goes alongside a drastically reduced live event schedule, the UFC is looking to give back to Versus fans with a stellar “UFC on Versus 3” card. To further that goal, four new fights have been announced for the event, featuring several notable  former WEC stars as well as some of the UFC's emerging talent. Here are all the details. ...

Now that WEC 53: “Henderson vs. Pettis” has come and gone, the WEC now only exists in the memories of its legions of fans. The Versus network, home to the WEC for many years, can now only offer up “ufc on Versus” live specials for its MMA-hungry fans. But make no mistake, the UFC is bringing the big guns now that they’ll be solely judged by those live specials on the Versus network. Here are the latest developments on “UFC on Versus” 3, featuring names like Diego Sanchez, Martin Kampmann, and Takeya Mizugaki. ...

The next “ufc on Versus” show, which is currently scheduled for March 2011, will be a pivotal event for several reasons. It will be the first Versus event to feature the “new” UFC, complete with Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions courtesy of the planned WEC/UFC merger. It will be one of only a handful of events the UFC broadcasts on Versus for the year. This is a show that must deliver, and to help reach that goal, news recently spread of a big pair of matches slated for the first “UFC on Versus” card of 2011. Here are all the details. ...

Like many other fighters in the increasingly competitive ufc, the former highly-touted prospect Paulo Thiago knows full well that he’s fighting for his career each and every time he steps into the Octagon. Since famously making his debut by pulling off a monumental upset and TKO’ing current UFC Welterweight Championship contender Josh Koscheck, Thiago has struggled to find a secure foothold in the UFC. And now more than ever he knows that another defeat may mark the end of his UFC career. ...

ufc 121: “Lesnar vs. Velasquez” was the latest in a long line of super-cards that once again proved why the UFC is the best promotion on the planet. In the main event, Cain Velasquez trounced Brock Lesnar and became the first Mexican champion in UFC history. The event didn’t rest on that laurel, however, as Jake Shields debuted successfully at 121 while Diego Sanchez and Paulo Thiago had a great fight, in addition to the always-controversial Tito Ortiz fighting and losing to Matt Hamill. The list of fighter suspensions as well as salaries have recently been made public, here are all the details. ...

UFC 121: “Lesnar vs. Velasquez” was a great event filled with star-studded fighters and lots of up-and-coming talent, and further proved that the UFC likes to finish strong when it comes to their end-of-year activities. The UFC was more than happy to open their wallets after the event, and awarded their traditional “Of the Night” bonuses after the event, with four men pocketing an extra $70,000 for their spirited performances. Here are all the details, courtesy of Sherdog. ...

ufc 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez” is now in the history books, and what an event it was. We saw a new champion, close victories, big victories, and several very entertaining fights. 121 was filled to the brim with fighters that have all spent time at the top of the cards in recent years, but based on their performances at the event, it’s safe to say that some will be keeping that spot for the foreseeable future while others will be tumbling both down the cards and in relevancy. As is customary after every major PPV, here are my thoughts on what’s next for some of the big winners and losers at UFC 121: “Lesnar vs. Velasquez”. ...

ufc 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez” airs today live on Pay-Per-View from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In the main event, Cain Velasquez looks to become the first Mexican UFC champion in promotional history when he takes on current UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar. The event will also feature the promotional debut of former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields, and the promotional return of former long-reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz. Everyone’s talking about UFC 121, so here are my picks and predictions for the night’s major fights. ...

Dana White has made no secret in the month's leading into Jake Shields' eventually signing with the UFC, the impact that the Cesar Gracie protege could have in the organization's welterweight division. Nothing was made more evident when the former Strikeforce middleweight champion was able to successfully defend his title against former PRIDE middleweight and welterweight champion, MMA legend Dan Henderson. After a shaky first round which saw Henderson land his trademark thunderous right hand which dropped Jake, he was able to mount back an offense, and dominated the Team Quest fighter for the remainder of the fight, winning every round thereafter en route to a unanimous decision victory, which was aided through his ground prowess. ...

2010 is drawing closer and closer to a close, and with UFC 118 now over and done with, there are only a handful of major-name events left for MMA in 2010. Despite that, I think the end of the year will have some of 2010’s best fights. There’s still a lot of great action left to look forward to, so here are my top 5 (officially announced) fights I’m looking forward to for the rest of 2010. ...

The Ultimate Fighting Championship recently released the official lineup for their upcoming UFC 121 event, and it should come as no surprise that Brock Lesnar defending his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Cain Velasquez has taken center stage as the show’s main event. Brock Lesnar was last seen pulling off one of the biggest, best comebacks of 2010, absorbing all former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin had to give him for five full minutes, then submitting Carwin via Arm Triangle Choke early in the second round. Cain Velasquez’s last fight saw him demolish the once-unbreakable chin of PRIDE FC legend Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira. UFC 121 will take place October 23 in Anaheim, California, and features a star-studded main card in addition to the big-money main event. ...

Fighters.com's fourth-ranked welterweight Paulo Thiago (13-1) will take a step back after stopping ninth-ranked “Quick” Mike Swick (14-3) at UFC 109 in Las Vegas February 6 and matchup versus “Hitman” Martin Kampmann (16-3) at UFC 115 in Vancouver June 12, accoring to a report by The Las Vegas sun. Thiago's submission of swick was his second win the the 170-pound top ten.  He also knocked out seventh-ranked Josh Koscheck (14-4) at UFC 95 in London in February 2009.  Nonetheless, the UFC has pushed him backwards rather than forwards in the division. Kampmann's last victory was a submission of Jacob Volkmann (9-2), whose only other loss was a decision to Thiago. ...