WelterweightRETIRED
Martin Kampmann
20-7
Age
41
Height
6'0"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
08:41
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 2R3 5
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Arhus, Denmark
Fight History
WIN
CC
vs Carlos Condit
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Carlos Condit
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Body At Distance
R4 0:54
KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R4 0:54
WIN
TA
vs Thiago Alves
UFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann· 2013-05-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R3 4:12
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R3 4:12
LOSS
JH
vs Johny Hendricks
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· 2012-11-17
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:46
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:46
WIN
RS
vs Rick Story
UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JS
vs Jake Shields
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· 2010-10-23
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
PT
vs Paulo Thiago
UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· 2010-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JV
vs Jacob Volkmann
UFC 108: Evans vs Silva· 2010-01-02
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock
R1 4:03
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Front Headlock·R1 4:03
LOSS
PD
vs Paul Daley
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· 2009-09-19
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:31
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:31
WIN
AB
vs Alexandre Barros
UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson· 2009-01-17
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 3:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 3:09
LOSS
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 88: Breakthrough· 2008-09-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:22
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:22
WIN
JR
vs Jorge Rivera
UFC 85: Bedlam· 2008-06-07
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R1 2:44
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 2:44
WIN
DM
vs Drew McFedries
UFC 68: The Uprising· 2007-03-03
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control Technical Submission
R1 4:06
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control Technical Submission·R1 4:06
WIN
CW
vs Crafton Wallace
UFC Fight Night 6· 2006-08-17
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:59
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:59
WIN
TL
vs Thales Leites
The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Jake Ellenberger
The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 1:40
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 1:40
LOSS
DS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.2/min
Grappling
1.86 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Martin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
29% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
5
71% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (5 techniques, 5 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#51
20% of subs
From Mount
Guillotine Choke From Mount
#41
20% of subs
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
Technical Submission
#11
20% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#21
20% of subs
Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock
#31
20% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 71% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Knee to Head In Clinch (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 5 different submission techniques. Led by Arm Triangle From Side Control Technical Submission (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.0) and Strike Def% (62%).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 78% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (132% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
30% acc61%
Clinch
64% acc22%
Ground
72% acc17%
Striking Differential-0.06/min
3.22 landed/min3.28 absorbed/min
3.22
Landed/Min
3.28
Absorbed/Min
0.49
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed494
Sig. Strikes Attempted1166
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 79% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 72% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
78%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
41%(est)
Landed
19
Defended
27
Total
46
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.86
TD / 15min
2.05
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
46
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
38
Landed
92
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
21 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
62%
R2
14%
R3
24%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.86/15min.
Solid TD defense at 78%.
Active submission threat (2.05/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 21 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
988
1.22
Ratio
Absorbed
810
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
10/12
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
75%
R3 vs R1 Output
132%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (27.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 132% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 17 fights
R1 Control
1:03
R2 Control
1:12
R3 Control
1:54
R1 to Final
+58%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+7.0pp
Body
-8.4pp
Leg
+1.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.2pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
14.0
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
4.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
29%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights