UFC 103: Kampmann vs. Swick

Middleweight-prospects-turned-welterweight-contenders Martin Kampmann and Mike Swick have finalized bout agreements for a contest that will have an immediate impact on the UFC's 170-pound division.

Additional sources familiar with the bout have indicated the organization may be utilizing the contest to determine who will meet the reigning welterweight titleholder following the UFC 100 title fight between current champ Georges St. Pierre and challenger Thiago Alves.

Kampmann is 2-0 at 170 pounds after making the switch from middleweight following a September 2008 loss to Nate Marquardt.

The Xtreme Couture fighter earned a split-decision over former WEC champion Carlos Condit in a rousing contest in the main event of UFC Fight Night 18 in April. That result followed a January TKO win over Alexandre Barros in Kampmann's first fight at welterweight.

Swick is currently riding a four-fight winning streak in the welterweight division after compiling a 5-1 mark at 185 pounds. The American Kickboxing Academy fighter earned a second-round TKO over Ben Saunders at UFC 99 earlier this month, after which he called out former champ Matt Hughes.
(source:mmajunkie.com)

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Comment by eastar on July 3, 2009 at 11:05pm: Mike Swick will win fosho. If he destroys him I hope he gets a title shot.

Comment by JIMMY BIGGS on July 2, 2009 at 8:28pm: Swick by knock out. I like Kampmann, but I think Swick's incredible hand speed will be the factor in this one. Plus he's not to far from a title shot either.

Comment by Barry on July 1, 2009 at 7:50pm: Nowadays Kampmann's more patient than tentative but he needs to throw hard when it's time to do it.

Swick has a much better killer instinct but you know that his combinations are going to be in short hooks almost all the time.

I think Swick will win, though it will be difficult if Kampmann has his mind right.

Comment by john smith on July 1, 2009 at 7:12pm: Kampmann is the more well rounded fighter, by far imo. Swick has a punchers chance at best. Kampmann should take a decision, unless he gets caught. I doubt Swick hits as hard Mcfredries.

Comment by hawaiian_boi67 on July 1, 2009 at 12:24pm: I hope Kampmann gets his ass kicked by Swick. I want Carlos Condit to kick Kampmanns ass when they fought.

Comment by Jenuel on July 1, 2009 at 6:48am: This is a great matchup and can't wait to see this fight. Kampmann might never make it to be UFC Champ but i think he's a great test for any upcoming fighters. Despite that, if Kampmann chooses to strike with Swick, its night night for him. If he makes it a grappling match, i think he has a better chance. I got Swick by TKO in RD2.