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Paul 'Semtex' Daley with loaded guns for BAMMA 5

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Zara Shirwan & Izzy Carnwath of www.halo-pr.com

 Wad Alameddine of www.fight-management.com

 On February 26, Paul “Semtex” Daley (26-9-2) will be taking time out from his Strikeforce commitments to whip up a tempest in front of his British fans at M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, headlining BAMMA 5.  Daley’s opponent for this special event will be Japan’s Yuya Shirai (20-8-0), who is on a five-fight winning streak.

And Paul says he’s definitely excited about the bout: “I ain’t fought here for a long time.  I want family, friends and fans to see me fight live – plus flying around a lot does take it out of you.  If Shirai’s fighting at one-hundred percent I expect a hard fight.  I just hope he comes to fight…and a hard fight.  I hope he’s prepared to get KO’d because that’s what’s gonna happen.  He has good judo, boxing and submissions, but I will win by KO or TKO.  No decisions”

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Paul Daley staring down Josh Koscheck

At Last!  SEMTEX Comes to Australia

© Marc Wickert  www.knucklepit.com
All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC
Photography by Joshua Hedges

Special thanks to Wad Alameddine
(www.fight-management.com)

It’s taken quite a while, but Aussie “Semtex” fans are finally going to see Paul Daley fight on Australian soil when the talented Brit battles Daniel Acacio at Sydney Entertainment Centre on Sunday, July 18.

Hot off a controversial match with Josh Koscheck at UFC 113, Paul is eager to put on a show for his many supporters Down Under, and he says it will be one they won’t forget in a long time.

Australians have always loved a good “barney”, and it’s this aspect of Paul’s fight game that most appeals to them: He’s always prepared to stand and deliver.  When the bell rings, Daley comes out ready to broadside and fire off all he’s got – thus the moniker “Semtex”.

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Paul Daley counters with a powerful jab

Semtex Never Sleeps

© Marc Wickert  www.knucklepit.com

All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC
Photography by Joshua Hedges

Special thanks to Wad Alameddine

“I just want to be known as one of the baddest ‘mothers’ (abridged version) in UFC,” said Paul Daley, prior to his exchange with Dustin Hazelett at UFC 108.  And after just two appearances in the Octagon, Daley is well on the way to earning that reputation, having chalked up vicious wins in both matches, with neither bout seeing out the first round.

Hazelett is one of the best BJJ practitioners in the welterweight division, and he said of Daley, “His weakness is clearly his grappling ability… I’m going to beat this guy and there’s nothing he can do to me.”

Paul was happy to verbally spar with Dustin and answered, “With one shot I can take your head off… I’m not talking smack, I’m trying to knock you out.  You stop me doing that.  That’s your job.”

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Paul 'Semtex' Daley Victorious, Again!

Semtex for Sydney?

© Marc Wickert  www.knucklepit.com
All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC
Photography by Joshua Hedges
Special thanks to Wad Alameddine

Paul “Semtex” Daley made his Octagon debut on September 19, 2009, at UFC 103.  During his match against Martin Kampmann, Daley previewed a small snippet of his total MMA game to fans as they witnessed one of the most exciting bouts on the card.

And while Semtex is known for his explosive fighting style and swashbuckling KOs, there is much more depth to this UK star’s trick bag, despite Joe Rogan stating during the Daley vs. Kampmann match that Martin “was more well-rounded than Daley”.  Daley is a man of few words and lets his fights do the talking.   His response to Joe’s comment was straight to the point: “Kampmann has good submissions, but who won the fight?  So who is the more complete fighter?”

Paul made short work of his first UFC outing, putting Martin away by TKO in just 2:31 of the opening round, without demonstrating any of his respectable wrestling skills or his ever-improving BJJ techniques.  When asked if he thought his ground game was underrated, Daley replied, “Yes… But this will work to my advantage.”

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Paul "Semtex" Daley

“I Hope He Stands and Trades With Me.”

 ©Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com
 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.

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