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.


Paul, now that Paul Jenkins is off the menu, will that change your preparation for Ross Mason in the remaining days?

"Just that he is a southpaw, so I will have to adapt to that."

What will be Ross's strengths?

"Ross has a very similar style to my own - a Muay Thai and BJJ mix. So his strength remains in his striking."

Will he want to take it to the ground or will he want to bang with you?

"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


Paul Daley with England's MMA team.

 

For more on Cage Rage 17: www.cagerage.tv.

 


 

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