The highly anticipated UFC 103 fight between Mike Swick and Martin Kampmann to determine the Number 1 contender for Georges St-Pierre's Welterweight title has come into some problems. Swick reported earlier this week on his Twitter account that he is unable to compete at the event:
@OfficialSwick: I am out of UFC 103. It sucks and I am sorry guys...
This 'tweet' was soon followed by another, explaining the injury:
@OfficialSwick: I got foot swept while sparring this week and lost my legs. Landed on back of my head and neck and suffered a pretty bad concussion.
It's bad news for Swick, and bad news for the UFC, as it was looking like it was going to be a very, very interesting fight between 2 very good and exciting Welterweight contenders.
It's thought that UFC newboy Paul 'Semtex' Daley has stepped up to take on Kampmann in the event that's set to take place in Dallas, TX on the 19th of September. Whether the fight will determine who's next in line for a shot at St-Pierre is yet to be confirmed. I could see a fight between Mike Swick and Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson taking place, with the winner taking on the winner of Kampmann-Daley to find the #1 contender; although other rumoured opponents for Swick include former Weltwerweight champion Matt Hughes.
Paul Daley is a Muay-Thai fighter with a MMA record of 31 fights, 21 wins, 8 losses and 2 draws. His most notable career achievement came in 2007 when he defeated Mike Weir to win the Cage Rage Welterweight Championship and his currently on a very good run with an 8-2 record in his last 10 professional bouts. Daley's opponent, Martin Kampmann is also a Muay Thai fighter, and has a MMA record of 17 fights, 15 wins and 2 losses. Kampmann is a 7 fight veteran of the UFC, with his only defeat coming to Middleweight contender Nate Marquardt. He has notable wins over the likes of Thales Leites, Carlos Condit, Alexandre Barros, Drew McFederies and Jorge Rivera.
Dan Manley
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