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PAUL DALEY
"I Hope He Stands and
Trades With Me."
©Marc Wickert,
www.knucklepit.com 20/6/2006
Photos ©Cage Rage
Fighting out of Nottingham, England, Paul "Semtex" Daley was carded to fight Paul Jenkins for the welterweight title at Cage Rage 17: Ultimate Challenge. But due to Jenkins sustaining a hand injury, Daley is now carded to go to war with Ross "The Boss" Mason for the belt. A veteran of 16 ultimate fights, Daley had his last outing in the Wembley Convention Centre, at Cage Rage 16: Critical Condition, where he defeated the respected Dave Strasser by decision on April 22, 2006. However, due to the huge growth of the sport - both internationally and in the UK - Paul’s bout against Mason on July 1, 2006, will be held at the new Wembley Arena. Now twenty-three years of age, Paul declares there are no secrets as to why he originally became involved in MMA: "for the challenge, opportunities, and the chance to get paid for something which I enjoy doing," says Daley. Early in Paul’s career, he was known predominantly as a striker, earning the nickname "Semtex" due to his explosive power. With KOs and TKOs comprising seven of his ultimate-fighter wins, Daley has also fared well in hybrid kickboxing events, including a stunning KO victory over British Muay-Thai fighter, Hayden Scott. Regarded by many as a bigger hitter than reigning champion Jenkins, Daley is now better known as a well-rounded fighter: "I continue to evolve, I have good wrestling, and my Jiu Jitsu is improving." To further hone his ultimate fighting skills, Daley continues to travel abroad, and has trained with the likes of Eddie Bravo, and worked out at the American Top Team gym. In the UK, Paul is a member of the Rough House Team and trains at the Bushido MMA Academy in Nottingham. "Rupurt Smillie is my Muay Thai coach. Muay Thai is my base. I also have Sunnay Dholaki as my physical conditioning coach, and Lee Livingston (also a fighter) as my BJJ Coach," says Daley.
"Ross has a very similar
style to my own - a Muay Thai and BJJ mix. So his strength remains in
his striking."
"I hope he stands and trades with
me: It will be great for the fans, plus I enjoy this too.
What will be your strengths?
"My heart and mindset. We are much
alike when it comes to the physical game, except he's a
southpaw."
Paul, is there anything you'd like
to add?
"I Just want the fans to continue to support me and the sport." Your sponsors? "www.totalaggressionfightwear.com, www.blackstar-ent.com, and all the support from family and friends." Paul "Semtex" Daley’s stats MMA record: 10-4-2 Division: Welterweight Stance: Orthodox Height: 5’9" Dob: 21 Feb, 1983 Birthplace: London
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