TUF 9 finale Kampmann vs. Grant

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Tai_Mai_Shu
Date: May 20, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

Former top middleweight contender Martin Kampmann (15-2) is in talks to tangle with UFC sophomore TJ Grant (14-2) in a welterweight match up at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 9 Finale at “The Pearl” at the Palms Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 20.
Grant announced the bout earlier today via his Facebook page and MMAmania.com was able to independently confirm the announcement with Grant’s camp.
Kampmann made his welterweight debut at UFC Fight Night 18: “Condit vs. Kampmann,” spoiling the Octagon debut of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) Welterweight Champion and top-ranked 170-pound fighter Carlos Condit.
The “Hitman” recently had his nine-fight win streak snapped after getting wrecked by Nate Marquardt in short order via bruising first round technical knockout at UFC 88: “Breakthrough” back in September 2008. It was apparently a wake up call for the Danish kickboxer that perhaps he is better suited to compete in a division 15 pounds lighter.
This will mark the second time that Kampmann will compete at 170 pounds. And if he is able to perform well like he did on April 1, he could be facing some top competition in the category sooner rather than later.
Grant made his UFC debut with a split decision victory over PRIDE veteran Ryo Chonan on April 18 at UFC 97 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The FitPlus standout has won 14 of his 16 professional fights - with a staggering 12 of those 14 by submission.
In addition to winning matches, he’s been winning over audiences in Canada for quite some time and holds convincing victories over UFC veterans like Forrest Petz.
TUF 9 Finale features a lightweight match between Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida, as well as a co main event that pits and Joe Stevenson against Nate Diaz in another fantastic 155-pound showdown.
Naturally, the Spike TV special will also host the lightweight and welterweight finales for the ninth season of TUF, which is currently in progress. Coach Dan Henderson is leading a U.S. team against coach Michael Bisping and his British squad.
http://mmamania.com/2009/05/20/tuf-9-finale-martin-kampmann-vs-tj-grant-in-the-works-for-june-20/

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Big_Boy
Date: May 20, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

I don't see how this helps Kampmann move up in ranks.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: keystone
Date: May 20, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

I dont see how it will either. kinda strange. and I believe its his 3rd fight at WW not 2nd as the article says

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MikeyR
Date: May 20, 2009 at 09:44 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

Grant is a hometown boy so hopefully if this fight happens he pulls off a win.
Ideally, though, I'd rather see him et a few fights in the UFC under his belt before fighting the stiff competition. Kampmann has been floating around peoples top 10 WW lists and he just beat a guy who is securely on peoples top 10. Big step for TJ in his career, but maybe a too big step in opponent.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cool14
Date: May 20, 2009 at 09:49 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

Big_Boy said:
I don't see how this helps Kampmann move up in ranks.
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Exactly, Kampmann is stupid to accept this fight. A win take him no where and a lose kill his momentum.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: mmafanatic
Date: May 21, 2009 at 01:06 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

Big letdown!!!
Kampman should be fighting noone less than a Swick, Davis/Hardy winner, Fitch, Koscheck, or at the very least the winner of Kim/Goulet.
This is a definite no win situation for him.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: sheamac
Date: May 21, 2009 at 09:29 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

I wouldnt count Grant out to soon. Hes risin to the ocation for all of his fights in his entire career adn this is his next big step. He has an impressive record of 14-2. One of those loses coming to Jesse Bongfeldt in which Grant was clearly winning the fight but made a mistake and got caught in a submission near the end of the third round. If Grant can pull this off it will shoot him up the ladder in the WW division and even if he loses it wont be held against him because Kampmann is suppose to be top 10 WW.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Warborn
Date: May 21, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

couldnt care much for the fight too early for TJ Grant and way too useless of a fight for M. Kampmann. Kampmann should be definately be facing a top competitor by now. I would like to see J. Koscheck get beat up by M. Kampmann.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Big_Boy
Date: May 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

UPDATE:
MMAmania.com has been informed by TJ Grant’s camp that Martin Kampmann has opted not to sign the bout agreement, effectively canceling the proposed contest.
http://mmamania.com/2009/05/20/tuf-9-finale-martin-kampmann-vs-tj-grant-in-the-works-for-june-20/

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cool14
Date: May 21, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

Big_Boy said:
UPDATE:
MMAmania.com has been informed by TJ Grant’s camp that Martin Kampmann has opted not to sign the bout agreement, effectively canceling the proposed contest.
http://mmamania.com/2009/05/20/tuf-9-finale-martin-kampmann-vs-tj-grant-in-the-works-for-june-20/
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Ofcourse, Kampmann is a smart man and want to fight big names and get a title shot .

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: mmafanatic
Date: May 22, 2009 at 02:20 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/tuf-9-finale-kampmann-vs-grant.13672/

Warborn said:
couldnt care much for the fight too early for TJ Grant and way too useless of a fight for M. Kampmann. Kampmann should be definately be facing a top competitor by now. I would like to see J. Koscheck get beat up by M. Kampmann.
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I don't know about getting beat up, but that would be a great fight! I'd think I'd give the edge to Koscheck, but wouldn't be surprised if Kampmann won.