Post by The Sandmen on Jul 10, 2017 11:57:48 GMT -5
Martin Kampmann is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Tarec Saffiedine is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Yuji Shimada.
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Round 1
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Kampmann and Tarec move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tarec Saffiedine tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kampmann won't budge, forcing Tarec to pull guard.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tarec's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Kampmann
Kampmann tries to open up Tarec with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Tarec blocks a few elbows and now Martin Kampmann will have to look for another option here.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
Kampmann shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Martin Kampmann looks to posture up and open Tarec Saffiedine's guard...
Martin Kampmann forces Tarec Saffiedine to open his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Tarec
Tarec tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
Martin Kampmann looks to posture up and open Tarec Saffiedine's guard...
Tarec Saffiedine has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Tarec
Tarec holds Martin Kampmann's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Tarec Saffiedine looks to counter!
Tarec reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kampmann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Tarec
Kampmann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tarec is covering himself! Kampmann tries to force the situation and Tarec clumsily gives his back!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Tarec
Tarec has Kampmann controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Kampmann is unable to move under Tarec control.
Tarec misses a step and Martin Kampmann sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kampmann tries to open up Tarec Saffiedine's defense faking a few punches.
Tarec Saffiedine wraps his arms around Kampmann's arms and counters the punches.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:22 Round 1 and Kampmann is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Martin Kampmann!
Tarec is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Martin Kampmann tries a middle kick
Tarec blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Tarec Hyper-extended his arm
Tarec Saffiedine throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Kampmann.
Martin Kampmann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Some nice shots from Martin Kampmann
that stun Tarec.
Martin Kampmann seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Martin Kampmann fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tarec's chin
2:13 Round 1 and Kampmann is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Martin Kampmann!
Tarec ducks under...
Kampmann misses a step and Tarec Saffiedine sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid low kick from Tarec Saffiedine.
Kampmann deflects it.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Kampmann.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Martin Kampmann
that forces Tarec to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kampmann jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Martin Kampmann pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tarec Saffiedine's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kampmann is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tarec Saffiedine just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann is launching some bone breaking punches to Tarec's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tarec Saffiedine's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Tarec Saffiedine slightly pushes Kampmann into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tarec with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Tarec looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Martin Kampmann's punches
Tarec measures the resilience of Kampmann's chin with an uppercut while Kampmann lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kampmann pushes Tarec Saffiedine and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine attempts a sweep single...
Tarec Saffiedine catches Martin Kampmann's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tarec.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Kampmann
Tarec struggles on the ground and tries to break Martin Kampmann's guard...
Kampmann doesn't want to free his opponent and Tarec continues in closed guard
Tarec Saffiedine gets sloppy and Martin Kampmann tries to take advantage...
Tarec is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Martin Kampmann pushes Tarec Saffiedine down and prevents his attempts to escape
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine tries to roll to his side and trap Martin Kampmann in his guard...
Martin Kampmann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann isolates Tarec Saffiedine's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tarec Saffiedine is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Kampmann tries to open up Tarec with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Tarec is trying to block them with his hands...
Tarec's Chin is beginning to swell
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Martin Kampmann pushes Tarec Saffiedine down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Martin Kampmann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tarec is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine launches a few punches to Kampmann's cheek from the guard.
Martin Kampmann uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann tries to better his position on the ground...
Kampmann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Martin Kampmann has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Tarec Saffiedine attempts a sweep single...
Martin Kampmann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tarec tries to grapple
He puts Kampmann in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tarec Saffiedine tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Martin Kampmann
well done Kampmann falls hard on the mat
Tarec is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Tarec Saffiedine steps back and allows Kampmann to get back to his feet.
Martin Kampmann is on his feet again.
Tarec tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Tarec is clinching with Kampmann.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Martin Kampmann grapple with Tarec Saffiedine and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann storms over Tarec with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kampmann doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tarec's face with his elbows!
Tarec's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine launches a few punches to Kampmann's cheek from the guard.
Martin Kampmann uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tarec clumsily fails here and it's time for Martin Kampmann to fight back!
Martin Kampmann looks to pass to mount...
Kampmann slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tarec Saffiedine.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann sits high on Tarec Saffiedine's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tarec's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tarec tries to roll out. He's too quick for Martin Kampmann and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Kampmann and it cost him top position.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann was tooling Tarec Saffiedine for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tarec Saffiedine lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kampmann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tarec Saffiedine breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tarec use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Martin Kampmann holds Tarec Saffiedine and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Kampmann
Tarec is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Tarec breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tarec is trying to counter now!
Tarec is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Kampmann's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Yuji Shimada has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Martin Kampmann
Tarec is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Solid shot from Martin Kampmann to the body.
Tarec didn't like that.
Tarec moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kampmann with a double overhooks!
Kampmann feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The two exchange wildly
Kampmann is connecting with a few punches
Kampmann launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Tarec's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tarec Saffiedine circles around Kampmann
The two exchange wildly
Kampmann is connecting with a few punches
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Tarec Saffiedine
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Tarec Saffiedine tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Martin Kampmann
well done Kampmann falls hard on the mat
Tarec is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Tarec decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann did not see that coming! Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Kampmann now.
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kampmann attempts a triangle from bottom! Tarec Saffiedine slips out. Kampmann quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tarec Saffiedine slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Tarec Saffiedine is standing now.
Tarec is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Kampmann tries to hit Tarec Saffiedine with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Tarec dodges that
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tarec opts to jump inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann fights back with his feet, forcing Tarec to try something else.
Tarec is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Tarec Saffiedine decides to jump inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann fights back with his feet, forcing Tarec to try something else.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Tarec Saffiedine. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Martin Kampmann is standing now.
Martin Kampmann takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Martin Kampmann is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A left hook from Kampmann
grazes the chin of Tarec.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Martin Kampmann.
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Round 3
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Kampmann launches a furious low kick!
Tarec receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Tarec moves backwards and Martin Kampmann is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tarec Saffiedine launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Kampmann's knee!
Quick hook by Martin Kampmann
Good shot! Tarec has reasons to be worried.
Martin Kampmann launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Tarec's knee!
Kampmann throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Tarec's defense muffles the blows.
Kampmann misses a step and Tarec Saffiedine sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tarec fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Martin Kampmann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Tarec
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Kampmann
Kampmann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tarec blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann is cooling the fight on the ground
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Tarec's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tarec tries to cover his face,
Tarec's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Kampmann
Tarec Saffiedine moves to better his position on the ground...
Tarec Saffiedine wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to show some ground skills
Kampmann uses his strength to keep Kampmann at a disadvantage
Kampmann is trying to counter now!
Martin Kampmann moves to better his position on the ground...
Martin Kampmann viciously slams hammer blows to Tarec's face!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to move on the ground and shows Martin Kampmann a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tarec's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Yuji Shimada knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann looks to mount Tarec Saffiedine...
Martin Kampmann slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kampmann can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kampmann goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Tarec's eyes...
Tarec Hyper-extended his arm
Kampmann is locking that Armbar...
Kampmann is locking that Armbar...
Kampmann is locking that Armbar...
Tarec Saffiedine breaks the lock and pushes away Martin Kampmann, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Martin Kampmann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tarec wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Kampmann doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Tarec fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kampmann sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Tarec Saffiedine takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kampmann attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Tarec's kick.
Kampmann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Martin Kampmann moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Martin Kampmann has seen better days.
Kampmann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Tarec was not ready to fight a fighter of Martin Kampmann caliber.
Tarec doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Tarec forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Tarec's face while in the clinch!
Tarec can't take many more shots like those!
Tarec's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tarec Saffiedine seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Martin Kampmann!
The fighters are clinching.
Tarec Saffiedine grapple with Martin Kampmann and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Kampmann manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Martin Kampmann attempts a sweep single...
Martin Kampmann catches Tarec Saffiedine's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kampmann.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tarec's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Kampmann
Kampmann delivers a few accurate elbows!
Tarec Saffiedine blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Tarec Saffiedine to fight back!
Kampmann is in closed guard... Tarec tries to roll on the ground!
Martin Kampmann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
Kampmann is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Yuji Shimada has seen that!
Yuji Shimada takes away one point from Martin Kampmann for headbutt.
Yuji Shimada allows Tarec time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kampmann has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tarec launches a kick
but Martin Kampmann avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kampmann launches a kick
Tarec checks it and keeps distance.
Tarec misses a step and Martin Kampmann sees an opportunity to counter him!
Martin Kampmann just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tarec may be in trouble!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Martin Kampmann has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
High kick from Tarec Saffiedine!
He misses narrowly!
Good front kick from Kampmann!
Tarec stumbles backwards after that one!
Tarec seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Several good body shots
land on Tarec.
Martin Kampmann just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tarec may be in trouble!
Tarec can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
There is a small laceration on Tarec Saffiedine's Left cheek
Winner is Martin Kampmann by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 1:01 Round 4
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 36/52 (69%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 11/14 (79%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/35 (34%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Statistics: Tarec Saffiedine
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Mostly Marty. Seldom Saffiedine.
Tarec Saffiedine is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Yuji Shimada.
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Round 1
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Kampmann and Tarec move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tarec Saffiedine tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kampmann won't budge, forcing Tarec to pull guard.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tarec's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Kampmann
Kampmann tries to open up Tarec with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Tarec blocks a few elbows and now Martin Kampmann will have to look for another option here.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
Kampmann shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Martin Kampmann looks to posture up and open Tarec Saffiedine's guard...
Martin Kampmann forces Tarec Saffiedine to open his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Tarec
Tarec tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
Martin Kampmann looks to posture up and open Tarec Saffiedine's guard...
Tarec Saffiedine has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Tarec
Tarec holds Martin Kampmann's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Tarec Saffiedine looks to counter!
Tarec reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kampmann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Tarec
Kampmann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tarec is covering himself! Kampmann tries to force the situation and Tarec clumsily gives his back!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Tarec
Tarec has Kampmann controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Kampmann is unable to move under Tarec control.
Tarec misses a step and Martin Kampmann sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kampmann tries to open up Tarec Saffiedine's defense faking a few punches.
Tarec Saffiedine wraps his arms around Kampmann's arms and counters the punches.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:22 Round 1 and Kampmann is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Martin Kampmann!
Tarec is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Martin Kampmann tries a middle kick
Tarec blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Tarec Hyper-extended his arm
Tarec Saffiedine throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Kampmann.
Martin Kampmann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Some nice shots from Martin Kampmann
that stun Tarec.
Martin Kampmann seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Martin Kampmann fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tarec's chin
2:13 Round 1 and Kampmann is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Martin Kampmann!
Tarec ducks under...
Kampmann misses a step and Tarec Saffiedine sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid low kick from Tarec Saffiedine.
Kampmann deflects it.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Kampmann.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Martin Kampmann
that forces Tarec to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kampmann jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Martin Kampmann pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tarec Saffiedine's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kampmann is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tarec Saffiedine just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann is launching some bone breaking punches to Tarec's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tarec Saffiedine's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Tarec Saffiedine slightly pushes Kampmann into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tarec with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Tarec looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Martin Kampmann's punches
Tarec measures the resilience of Kampmann's chin with an uppercut while Kampmann lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kampmann pushes Tarec Saffiedine and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine attempts a sweep single...
Tarec Saffiedine catches Martin Kampmann's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tarec.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Kampmann
Tarec struggles on the ground and tries to break Martin Kampmann's guard...
Kampmann doesn't want to free his opponent and Tarec continues in closed guard
Tarec Saffiedine gets sloppy and Martin Kampmann tries to take advantage...
Tarec is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Martin Kampmann pushes Tarec Saffiedine down and prevents his attempts to escape
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine tries to roll to his side and trap Martin Kampmann in his guard...
Martin Kampmann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann isolates Tarec Saffiedine's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tarec Saffiedine is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Kampmann tries to open up Tarec with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Tarec is trying to block them with his hands...
Tarec's Chin is beginning to swell
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Martin Kampmann pushes Tarec Saffiedine down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Martin Kampmann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tarec is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine launches a few punches to Kampmann's cheek from the guard.
Martin Kampmann uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann tries to better his position on the ground...
Kampmann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Martin Kampmann has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Tarec Saffiedine attempts a sweep single...
Martin Kampmann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tarec tries to grapple
He puts Kampmann in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tarec Saffiedine tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Martin Kampmann
well done Kampmann falls hard on the mat
Tarec is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Tarec Saffiedine steps back and allows Kampmann to get back to his feet.
Martin Kampmann is on his feet again.
Tarec tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Tarec is clinching with Kampmann.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Martin Kampmann grapple with Tarec Saffiedine and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann storms over Tarec with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kampmann doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tarec's face with his elbows!
Tarec's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine launches a few punches to Kampmann's cheek from the guard.
Martin Kampmann uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tarec clumsily fails here and it's time for Martin Kampmann to fight back!
Martin Kampmann looks to pass to mount...
Kampmann slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tarec Saffiedine.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann sits high on Tarec Saffiedine's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tarec's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tarec tries to roll out. He's too quick for Martin Kampmann and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Kampmann and it cost him top position.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann was tooling Tarec Saffiedine for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tarec Saffiedine lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kampmann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tarec Saffiedine breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tarec use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Martin Kampmann holds Tarec Saffiedine and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Kampmann
Tarec is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Tarec breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tarec is trying to counter now!
Tarec is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Kampmann's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Yuji Shimada has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Martin Kampmann
Tarec is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Solid shot from Martin Kampmann to the body.
Tarec didn't like that.
Tarec moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kampmann with a double overhooks!
Kampmann feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The two exchange wildly
Kampmann is connecting with a few punches
Kampmann launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Tarec's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tarec Saffiedine circles around Kampmann
The two exchange wildly
Kampmann is connecting with a few punches
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Tarec Saffiedine
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Tarec Saffiedine tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Martin Kampmann
well done Kampmann falls hard on the mat
Tarec is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Tarec decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann did not see that coming! Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Kampmann now.
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kampmann attempts a triangle from bottom! Tarec Saffiedine slips out. Kampmann quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tarec Saffiedine slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Tarec Saffiedine is standing now.
Tarec is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Kampmann tries to hit Tarec Saffiedine with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Tarec dodges that
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tarec opts to jump inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann fights back with his feet, forcing Tarec to try something else.
Tarec is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Tarec Saffiedine decides to jump inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann fights back with his feet, forcing Tarec to try something else.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Tarec Saffiedine. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Martin Kampmann is standing now.
Martin Kampmann takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Martin Kampmann is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A left hook from Kampmann
grazes the chin of Tarec.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Martin Kampmann.
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Round 3
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Kampmann launches a furious low kick!
Tarec receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Tarec moves backwards and Martin Kampmann is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tarec Saffiedine launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Kampmann's knee!
Quick hook by Martin Kampmann
Good shot! Tarec has reasons to be worried.
Martin Kampmann launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Tarec's knee!
Kampmann throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Tarec's defense muffles the blows.
Kampmann misses a step and Tarec Saffiedine sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tarec fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Martin Kampmann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Tarec
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Kampmann
Kampmann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tarec blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann is cooling the fight on the ground
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Tarec's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tarec tries to cover his face,
Tarec's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Kampmann
Tarec Saffiedine moves to better his position on the ground...
Tarec Saffiedine wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to show some ground skills
Kampmann uses his strength to keep Kampmann at a disadvantage
Kampmann is trying to counter now!
Martin Kampmann moves to better his position on the ground...
Martin Kampmann viciously slams hammer blows to Tarec's face!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to move on the ground and shows Martin Kampmann a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tarec's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Yuji Shimada knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Martin Kampmann looks to mount Tarec Saffiedine...
Martin Kampmann slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kampmann can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kampmann goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Tarec's eyes...
Tarec Hyper-extended his arm
Kampmann is locking that Armbar...
Kampmann is locking that Armbar...
Kampmann is locking that Armbar...
Tarec Saffiedine breaks the lock and pushes away Martin Kampmann, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Martin Kampmann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tarec wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Kampmann doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Tarec fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kampmann sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Tarec Saffiedine takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kampmann attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Tarec's kick.
Kampmann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Martin Kampmann moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Martin Kampmann has seen better days.
Kampmann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Tarec was not ready to fight a fighter of Martin Kampmann caliber.
Tarec doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Tarec forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Tarec's face while in the clinch!
Tarec can't take many more shots like those!
Tarec's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tarec Saffiedine seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Martin Kampmann!
The fighters are clinching.
Tarec Saffiedine grapple with Martin Kampmann and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Kampmann manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Martin Kampmann attempts a sweep single...
Martin Kampmann catches Tarec Saffiedine's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kampmann.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tarec's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Kampmann
Kampmann delivers a few accurate elbows!
Tarec Saffiedine blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Tarec Saffiedine to fight back!
Kampmann is in closed guard... Tarec tries to roll on the ground!
Martin Kampmann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Tarec
Kampmann is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Yuji Shimada has seen that!
Yuji Shimada takes away one point from Martin Kampmann for headbutt.
Yuji Shimada allows Tarec time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kampmann has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tarec launches a kick
but Martin Kampmann avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kampmann launches a kick
Tarec checks it and keeps distance.
Tarec misses a step and Martin Kampmann sees an opportunity to counter him!
Martin Kampmann just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tarec may be in trouble!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Martin Kampmann has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
High kick from Tarec Saffiedine!
He misses narrowly!
Good front kick from Kampmann!
Tarec stumbles backwards after that one!
Tarec seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Several good body shots
land on Tarec.
Martin Kampmann just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tarec may be in trouble!
Tarec can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
There is a small laceration on Tarec Saffiedine's Left cheek
Winner is Martin Kampmann by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 1:01 Round 4
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 36/52 (69%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 11/14 (79%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/35 (34%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Statistics: Tarec Saffiedine
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Mostly Marty. Seldom Saffiedine.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!