Carlos Condit vs Martin Kampmann — Fight recap

Martin Kampmann defeated Carlos Condit via split decision after three rounds on April 1, 2009, in a welterweight bout that hinged on grappling control and takedown efficiency. Condit landed 35 significant strikes at 40% accuracy and successfully executed three of four takedown attempts, but Kampmann's superior control time—7:47 to Condit's 3:10—proved decisive.

Kampmann landed 26 significant strikes at 42% accuracy while converting all five of his takedown attempts, demonstrating cleaner wrestling throughout the contest. The Dane's dominance in positional control and submission attempts (six compared to Condit's three) swayed at least one judge despite Condit's marginal striking volume.

The split decision underscored how closely matched the fighters were, setting up both competitors for significant welterweight contention in the coming years.