Post by Bob Sapp on Sept 4, 2009 14:54:51 GMT -5
Swick Out of UFC 103, Daley vs. Kampmann Set for Main Card of Sept. 19 Event
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Sep 04, 2009 at 1:55 pm ET
After suffering a concussion in training, top welterweight contender Mike Swick (14-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) has been forced out of a UFC 103 main-card appearance, and preliminary card fighter Paul Daley (21-8-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has agreed to step up and face Martin Kampmann (15-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC).
U.K.-based The Sun was the first to report the switch, and Swick has since confirmed his withdrawal.
Headlined by a catchweight contest between Rich Franklin and Vitor Belfort, UFC 103 takes place Sept. 19 in Dallas.
The Sun's report cited UK president Marshall Zelaznik for confirmation of the report.
"'Semtex' has come to the UFC with a lot of hype, a lot of ability and – as he's already proved – a lot of confidence," Zelaznik said. "He was asked to step up and – real fighter that he is – he accepted right away.
"He's already done the U.K. proud by stepping up and I know he's going to go all out to do exactly the same at UFC 103."
Swick explained the circumstances of his departure via his Twitter account.
"I am out of UFC 103," Swick stated. "It sucks, and I am sorry guys.
"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."
Swick vs. Kampmann was considered a welterweight No. 1 contender contest, with the winner expected to meet Georges St. Pierre for the 170-pound title. While a win for Kampmann would move the Danish striker to 3-0 and leave him with a potential claim to the shot, a win for the explosive slugger Daley in his UFC debut would be unlikely to leave him in line for St. Pierre.
Daley was expected to face Brian Foster. It's currently unknown if a new opponent will be secured for the UFC newcomer.
This really sucks for Swick. This was a big fight for him, but I guess there is good that comes out of it because we'll for sure be able to see Daley on the event.
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Sep 04, 2009 at 1:55 pm ET
After suffering a concussion in training, top welterweight contender Mike Swick (14-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) has been forced out of a UFC 103 main-card appearance, and preliminary card fighter Paul Daley (21-8-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has agreed to step up and face Martin Kampmann (15-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC).
U.K.-based The Sun was the first to report the switch, and Swick has since confirmed his withdrawal.
Headlined by a catchweight contest between Rich Franklin and Vitor Belfort, UFC 103 takes place Sept. 19 in Dallas.
The Sun's report cited UK president Marshall Zelaznik for confirmation of the report.
"'Semtex' has come to the UFC with a lot of hype, a lot of ability and – as he's already proved – a lot of confidence," Zelaznik said. "He was asked to step up and – real fighter that he is – he accepted right away.
"He's already done the U.K. proud by stepping up and I know he's going to go all out to do exactly the same at UFC 103."
Swick explained the circumstances of his departure via his Twitter account.
"I am out of UFC 103," Swick stated. "It sucks, and I am sorry guys.
"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."
Swick vs. Kampmann was considered a welterweight No. 1 contender contest, with the winner expected to meet Georges St. Pierre for the 170-pound title. While a win for Kampmann would move the Danish striker to 3-0 and leave him with a potential claim to the shot, a win for the explosive slugger Daley in his UFC debut would be unlikely to leave him in line for St. Pierre.
Daley was expected to face Brian Foster. It's currently unknown if a new opponent will be secured for the UFC newcomer.
This really sucks for Swick. This was a big fight for him, but I guess there is good that comes out of it because we'll for sure be able to see Daley on the event.
