Kampmann submits Alves for dramatic come back win
In an incredible comeback, Martin Kampmann was getting beaten by Thiago Alves for 14 minutes on Friday night, only to…
In an incredible comeback, Martin Kampmann was getting beaten by Thiago Alves for 14 minutes on Friday night, only to finish the fight in the 15th and final minute of their UFC on FX 2 battle.
Kampmann won even though he was getting badly beaten, losing the first to rounds and appearing to be well on his way to losing the third. It was an outstanding comeback victory for Kampmann and a heartbreaking loss for Alves.
“Thiago got me with some good shots, I’ll be honest,” Kampmann said afterward. “He was catching me. … I was eating too many punches.”
Thiago “Pitbull” Alves Vs. Martin “The Hitman” Kampmann
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Martin Kampmann defeated Thiago Alves via Submission (Guillotine choke, Round 3, 4:12)