Paul Daley on Martin Kampmann: "I'm One of the Best Strikers in the World; I Will Knock Him Out Hard"

by Anton Tabuena on Sep 12, 2009 4:03 AM EDT

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Dangerous British striker Paul Daley talked about his upcoming UFC 103 fight against Martin Kampmann. He thinks that while everyone he fights will want to take him down, Kampmann will probably look to test himself on the feet with him first:

His game plan will probably be to take me down and try and submit me. It will be the same game plan no matter which welterweight I fight in the UFC. They will all look to do the same with me. Kampmann will look to clinch at some stage in the fight and then take me down.

Martin has that Viking spirit and I’ve no doubt he’ll want to test himself on his feet. He might want to prove something against me. He’ll either go gung-ho and look to prove a point against one of the best strikers in the world, or he’ll be hesitant and wary of coming in. Either way, he’ll be there standing. Kampmann isn’t the sort of guy who just immediately shoots for a takedown or pulls guard. That’s not his style and that’s fine by me.

Paul Daley thinks he will have a huge advantage standing up, but he also wants to showcase his other skills before going for the knockout:

I know my footwork is better than his, I know my high kicks are better and more explosive and my overall striking power is on a different level. I also think he will be shocked by my wrestling and my strength in the clinch. I’m going to be on top of him and can dominate him from top position if I choose to go there. I just see him being shocked at most things I do, because I truly believe he’ll underestimate me.

I’m going to knock Martin Kampmann out in very convincing fashion, and it will come after I’ve showcased my ability to stuff takedowns and submission attempts. I will knock him out and knock him out hard. I want that Knockout of the Night award.

HT: UFC.com

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Wishful thinking

This is going to be an easy submission win for Kampmann.

by cauliflower_ears on Sep 12, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

I wouldn't say 'easy'

but Martin should have this in the bag, as long as he plays the smart game (ie clinch takedown, top control, sub), he should win. Daley is a scrappy son of a bitch though, and is a very dangerous guy.

I expect Kampmann to give him the McFedries treatment

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by ElliotMatheny on Sep 12, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

For such a mediocre fighter, Daley sure has a lofty opinion of himself. Newsflash Daley, not only are you not “one of the best strikers in the world” but you are gatekeeper material at best in the UFC.

by villin on Sep 12, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions

Once Paul Daley inhabits the mentalilty to come out and say “I will beat Kampmann any way possible” I will take him as a serious threat in MMA. But he is so set on this one fight style mind, it’s going to get him bounced quick. Oh well, lets see Baroni vs. Daley loser vs. loser. At least it will be exciting.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Sep 12, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions