UFC Quick Quote: Paul Daley training in secret for Dustin Hazelett

by Jesse Holland on Dec 28, 2009 9:25 AM EST

"I've had to sacrifice my entire Christmas to get ready for this fight and have been in lockdown for about six weeks now. I've done the bulk of my training at a secret location in Holland. I know Hazelett will be a test for me. Just because he has come in as a replacement doesn't mean he's any less of an opponent. If anything, a late replacement often offers even more of a threat. Everybody knows I finish fights with my hands and feet. I've got that one-punch knockout power. I want Hazelett to realize why I have a reputation in this weight division. A win over Hazelett will set up a massive 2010 for me. I've always had ambitions to fight for the UFC title and that is definitely something I want to achieve in 2010. I don't just want to compete for it; I want to win it. I don't care who holds the title at the time – I want to take that belt and put it around my waist."

Fast-rising welterweight striker Paul Daley updates fans on his official blog about whisking himself away for his upcoming fight against submission specialist Dustin Hazelett on the main card of UFC 108. The heavy-handed "Semtex" vaulted himself to the upper echelon of welterweights after knocking out Martin Kampmann at UFC 103 on Sept. 19 and could make himself a serious threat at 170-pounds with a win over "McLovin'." Will the crafty Hazelett get steamrolled in Las Vegas? Or is Daley getting a little too big for his britches after his win over "The Hitman?"

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hope daley takes this

think he will beat hazlett if he can keep it standing, as soon as it hit the matt or le leaves an arm out then hazlett will take it

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by CoNr on Dec 28, 2009 9:44 AM EST reply actions

what

did anyone see the shields fight with paul. thats how this fight is going to happen but with an amazing sub not by a weak armbar

by bellio on Dec 28, 2009 9:47 AM EST reply actions

He showed some good takedown defense against Kampmann. I don’t really see Hazelett as an awesome wrestler either. I do agree though, if it hits the floor it should be a wrap for Hazelett.

by HappyLittleTreez on Dec 28, 2009 10:01 AM EST up reply actions

dunno daley's TD defence is alot better now

but if it hits the matt Hazlett will tie him up like a peice of rope. Daley has to knock him out as i dont think 6 weeks of hardcore jits training will be enough to nulify some one with hazlett’s ability

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by CoNr on Dec 28, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions

I don't think that he is doing hardcore jits training, the Dutch are known for their kickboxing and I bet that Semtex is training with some K-1 stars for this fight

He’ll never be as good as McLovin on the ground, just as Dustin will never be as good as Daley on the feet. Semtex will have too good TDD for Dustin to handle in this fight and will keep the fight standing and KO McLovin, he’s been KO’d before by a lesser striker in Kos so he won’t survive a striking match with Semtex and his takedowns aren’t good enough to get Daley on his back. I’m a McLovin fan but I’m going with Daley all the way on this one, anyone want a screen sig and pic bet?

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by David W-S on Dec 28, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions

This fight isnt Rocket science!

This fight WILL NOT go to a decision!

I am a really big fan of both fighters so its easy for me to be unbiased. Truth be told, I dont think either fighter can survive in the others world.

Fights start standing. Semtex td defense is as good, if not better then Dustin’s takedowns, so I have to give a slight edge to Daley. Especially when I factor in Cage rust

by John G. on Dec 28, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions

by David W-S on Dec 28, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions

Id take Hazelett normally, but he's gonna have some major ringrust

Daley by TKO

by Lester The Pimp on Dec 28, 2009 10:19 AM EST reply actions

This guy

is nuts

by BJPennfan on Dec 28, 2009 10:34 AM EST reply actions

too bad daley has never watched gsp vs fitch or gsp vs alves, his ground game is worse than both of theirs and he will be getting the ole gsp wrestling lesson as well.

by DirtyML on Dec 28, 2009 2:25 PM EST reply actions