Report: Kampmann possibly off UFC 72 card with injury

Oh man… this is shaping up to be the sh1ttiest event ever. No names on 72.

Okami is a good replacement choice (albeit throwing him to the wolves), but this card needs another headliner fight… or should be televised on Spike like 70 was.
It will either be free or the lowest grossing PPV in recent UFC history.

okami or travis lutter are the only ones i can see making a fight out of it…although Rich has been training for Kampman, a striker, and if its either of these two guys, hes gonna have to switch it up…..i really dont know who else, they wouldnt do that to swick, Kendall Grove maybe, probably not…i still will shit myslef if i ever get to see Rich vs Kang

Yes it should be Okami! I hope it’s Okami. Franklin/Okami is so much better than the Kampmann fight. I think this card might of just got better fans

Franklin-Okami would probably be a better fight anyway. Kampmann got lit up (or “rocked” if I can steal Rogan’s catch-phrase) in his last fight against McFedries before taking him down for the sub. Franklin would beat him senseless like he did McDonald, only in less time.

Okami is a good replacement choice (albeit throwing him to the wolves), but this card needs another headliner fight… or should be televised on Spike like 70 was.
It will either be free or the lowest grossing PPV in recent UFC history.

I agree it needs another big fight. I though Big Nog would of worked great for this spot. I’m loving what 73 has turned into but they should of thrown the Nog fight on 72 to help it out. 73 is already great with two title fights and Tito/Rashad Wow!

Damn, that blows. But I don’t think Okami’s a bad replacement. I think he’ll be a good match for Franklin. However, his name is certainly not big enough to attract a lot of PPV revenue. He still has a ways to go to reach that status.

Then again, there aren’t that many big-name superstar fighters in the middleweight division other than Franklin and Silva.

Thank the MMA God that this event is FREE

okami might be a dangerous match-up for franklin. his GNP is pretty sick. if i were rich, i would rather fight martin.

I doubt this will happen, but I’d like to see a 3rd Rich Franklin vs. Evan Tanner fight.

I think Kendall Grove should step up to fight Franklin. Him and Okami are the only two without upcoming fights worthy of main event status. Franklin would destroy Grove in my opinion, Okami would put up a better fight.

Okami would be more interesting than Kampmann.

I really want to see Machida vs Franlin again. It’s rough loss for Franklin and if he can over come that loss, then he can overcome his loss to Silva. Wouldn’t really be fair to Machida since he just fought though.

Though they fight the same camp, isn’t Jeremy Horn under UFC contract?

Though they fight the same camp, isn’t Jeremy Horn under UFC contract?

That would be interesting. Horn is listed at 185 although he has been at 205. I saw him on TUF5, but I haven’t seen any other fights recently. Currently in the IFL.

Franklin-Okami would probably be a better fight anyway. Kampmann got lit up (or “rocked” if I can steal Rogan’s catch-phrase) in his last fight against McFedries before taking him down for the sub. Franklin would beat him senseless like he did McDonald, only in less time.

Styles make fights and Okami is a much better fight than Kampmann would hve been on paper. Okami is a helluva sub guy ( just got done with ADCC ) and nasty on the ground. He could take Rich’s 70% punches and survive.
But if it aint him, hmmmm, Denis Kang isnt under contract that I’m aware of…. anyone know for sure? I know Dana loves Kang so maybe…

i say make “da spyda” fight franklin… it would be a good fight. kendall is tough as shit and even if he lost it wouldnt be a career breaker

this card went from bad to worse…Can’t wait for the card up in Sacramento so Rashad can KO Tito in to retirement.

it was already kind of a shitty main event and card all together, now if its anybody other than okami its definitely gonna suck, i bet its gonna end up being like patrick cote or someone like that, imagine that, a franklin cote main event, doesn’t get much shittier than that, they should cancel the leban starnes fight and let leban fight franklin, at least he’ll get knocked out with some style, i’d say kendell or ed herman would be good opponents but there is no way the ufc is gonna set either one of those two up to lose…

There going to give franklin an easy fight

i like the evan tanner idea, thats not bad…

Okami would be more interesting than Kampmann.

I really want to see Machida vs Franlin again. It’s rough loss for Franklin and if he can over come that loss, then he can overcome his loss to Silva. Wouldn’t really be fair to Machida since he just fought though.

Though they fight the same camp, isn’t Jeremy Horn under UFC contract?

Machida is at 205 i dont think he would drop the weight, besides He beat Franklin, you know hes got his eyes on Liddel id rather see Machida fight Liddel

Tanner is in no shape to get in a cage right now, trust me. Now if Machida is healthy…. I’d buy just that fight if it werent already free.

You think they would give him Machida? i was thinking they would give him Lutter or Cote, Id wouldnt mind seeing machida fuck Franklin up again, Machida is one of my all time favorites. I just think they will give him an easy fight.

i like the machida idea too, i think he could make the weight and as far as him having his eyes on liddell, i think there are too many other 205ers in ufc and pride that will get a crack at chuck first, and machida has been winning kind of boringly and dana don’t like that shit, machida would be much better off in the mw division if he could make the weight…

i like the machida idea too, i think he could make the weight and as far as him having his eyes on liddell, i think there are too many other 205ers in ufc and pride that will get a crack at chuck first, and machida has been winning kind of boringly and dana don’t like that shit, machida would be much better off in the mw division if he could make the weight…

I agree with you now that i think about it, Machida should drop to 185! he would own, if it he straightens up!

So is this event going to be free in the U.S.? It better be, if Okami doesn’t make it.

Im all excited for a fight thats not going to happen!

Im all excited for a fight thats not going to happen!

Me too. I gave Kampmann more of a chance than most, McFed is no joke.

Franklin-Okami would probably be a better fight anyway. Kampmann got lit up (or “rocked” if I can steal Rogan’s catch-phrase) in his last fight against McFedries before taking him down for the sub. Franklin would beat him senseless like he did McDonald, only in less time.

He did get lit up but, man can that guy take a beating.

lets see tank abbot i bet he can get to 185 lol!!! I bet they give him Travis Lutter, I wish terry Martin didnt have an upcoming fight cuz i think that would be a great stand up fight. i know it will never happen but it would be nice to see The Crow back in the square circle. But that aint going to happen i dont think he is even under a UFC contract. This is truly one of the worst cards ever.

travis lutter doesn’t deserve this fight after the shit he pulled at 67

I could also see Swick taking it.

they should have salavery drop his fight and fight rich i’d be down with that fight but let me guess this place is full of ivan haters like everywhere else

Is this free on spike or hbo?

Machida at 185 or rich at 205 rich would win this time around rich does have a couple fights at 205 I am sure rich would love to have a rematch

i say make “da spyda” fight franklin… it would be a good fight. kendall is tough as shit and even if he lost it wouldnt be a career breaker

Yes, this matchup would be a win win because both of these guys are fairly popular. Plus, after his last win, I am curious to see just how much Grove has improved.

I think Kendall Grove should step up to fight Franklin. Him and Okami are the only two without upcoming fights worthy of main event status. Franklin would destroy Grove in my opinion, Okami would put up a better fight.

Okami would put up a much better fight. Agree that Grove needs to fight some bigger names now but not ready for Rich/Okami/Silva type fighters. I would of liked to see Grove/Kampmann. I don’t see how Kampmann got thrown up so fast. They both come from the same camp. Who knows if they will fight eachother. Point behind all this is that Okami is a much better fight. it will not be a rollover for Rich

Although this fight could be good for Grove just to test his growth. Eventually he’s gotta get in this mix. I still think Okami for now

Okamif for now def. Grove needs a little more testing with better opposition. Okami is a strong guy, but I don’t think he could handle Franklin.

Is this free on spike or hbo?

spike

if grove fought rich now and got brutally ko’d it might hurt him psychologically for the rest of his career, he’s not ready for a main event like this just like nate quarry wasn’t ready when they threw him in there with franklin, i agree kendell and kampmann would be a real nice fight though, and i still want to see kendell vs. mcdonald…

ufc.com is confirming that kampmann has withdrawn from the fight, but they don’t list any possible replacements…

MMA weekly is saying that it is Okami that is fighting Rich in UFC 72 i hope Okami beats his ass

he won’t have a size advantage nor will he be able to over power rich like he did swick, i think this will be another win for franklin and then on to the rematch with tha spida…

as long as silva can get past marquardt of course, which i don’t see being too big of a problem…

if grove fought rich now and got brutally ko’d it might hurt him psychologically for the rest of his career, he’s not ready for a main event like this just like nate quarry wasn’t ready when they threw him in there with franklin, i agree kendell and kampmann would be a real nice fight though, and i still want to see kendell vs. mcdonald…

No way dude. I’ve seen two fights in which Grove got knocked out real bad. One of them was against Riggs, I forget the other. But, anyway, Grove came back and is impressive now.

Alot of UK fans will be disapointed with the UFC because the UK shows are like ultimate fight nights.

Here’s a cool fight for you guys who havent seen much of Aoki against Hansen:

http://2.upload.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/aoki/video/xynhi_shinya-aoki-vs-joachim-hansen

Hansen is a boxer/kickboxer turned MMA fighter. As far as strikers go, well, not many better. He also has a pretty good ground game.
Styles make fights so you have a strikers vs a Japanese practioner of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
Also, well, dont wanna spoil it but many may know, it ends in a gogo.
Quick fight, less than 5 mins if I remember.

okami or travis lutter are the only ones i can see making a fight out of it…although Rich has been training for Kampman, a striker, and if its either of these two guys, hes gonna have to switch it up…..i really dont know who else, they wouldnt do that to swick, Kendall Grove maybe, probably not…i still will shit myslef if i ever get to see Rich vs Kang

I’d like to see Rich pound a hole in Travis Loser.

No way dude. I’ve seen two fights in which Grove got knocked out real bad. One of them was against Riggs, I forget the other. But, anyway, Grove came back and is impressive now.

I doubt this will happen, but I’d like to see a 3rd Rich Franklin vs. Evan Tanner fight.

I liked Tanner but he hasn’t fought in the UFC much lately and he’s gotta be getting up there in age. He has two decisive losses to Franklin. I doubt he wants to go for the Shamrock on that one.

No way dude. I’ve seen two fights in which Grove got knocked out real bad. One of them was against Riggs, I forget the other. But, anyway, Grove came back and is impressive now.

yeah, that was before kendell had any confidence as a fighter, before he was considered good, and it wasn’t a ufc ppv main event with millions watching…

this is a crappy topic ………im at a los for words
well let dan henderson come oner and fight Franklin……..or maybe even chuck