Paul Daley officially signs with SF

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A long-rumored deal between Paul Daley and Strikeforce has officially been finalized.

MMA Fighting has confirmed with Strikeforce director of communications Mike Afromowitz that the former UFC and EliteXC welterweight contender has signed a multi-fight contract with the organization.

The organization has yet to decided when the British fighter will make his Strikeforce debut.

The news comes just days after Strikeforce finalized deals with lightweight Jorge Masvidal and heavyweight Josh Barnett. Coincidentally, Daley defeated Masvidal via unanimous decision last Saturday at Shark Fights 13 in Amarillo, TX.

Daley (25-9-2) is 2-0 since getting released from the UFC moments after he punched Josh Koscheck right after the final bell at UFC 113 in May.

At the post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White said that, as a of a result of Daley's actions, "Semtex" would never fight again inside the Octagon.

"He's done," White said. "I don't give a [expletive] if he's the best 170-pounder in the world. He'll never come back here again.

"There's no excuse for that. These guys are professional athletes. You don't ever hit a guy blatantly after the bell like that, whether you're frustrated or not. It was probably one of the dumbest things I've ever seen because he is a talented guy, and he is one of the best 170-pounders in the world."

So Daley moved on, and picked up a win in July at Impact FC 2 in Australia against Daniel Acacio.

The former Cage Rage champion rose to prominence in the North American MMA scene when he fought Jake Shields for the EliteXC 170-pound belt on CBS in October 2008. Unfortunately for Daley, was submitted in the second round by Shields.

The 27-year-old's highest profile wins came against Martin Kampmann and Dustin Hazelett in his first two UFC fights.

The current Strikeforce welterweight champion is Nick Diaz. He'll defend his title Oct. 9 against KJ Noons on Showtime.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/09/16/paul-daley-signs-with-strikeforce/

Finally someone for Diaz to whoop up on.

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

Finally someone for Diaz to whoop up on.

Will be a good win for Diaz to get back on track.

I've heard rumors of Daley vs Evangelisto. More then a few possible slugfests developing in the SF 170 div.

captain organic wrote:

I've heard rumors of Daley vs Evangelisto. More then a few possible slugfests developing in the SF 170 div.

this would be a good fight, cyborg needs to get back into action and Daley is a game opponent.

captain organic wrote:

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

Finally someone for Diaz to whoop up on.

Will be a good win for Diaz to get back on track.

Don't you mean a good win to add to his streak? Nick is going to fuck KJ up.

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

Finally someone for Diaz to whoop up on.

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

captain organic wrote:

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

Finally someone for Diaz to whoop up on.

Will be a good win for Diaz to get back on track.

Don't you mean a good win to add to his streak? Nick is going to fuck KJ up.

Oh Yeah!

Of course they took Daley....

I'd like to see Daley try that after fight shit on Diaz.

freakzilla316ftw wrote:

I'd like to see Daley try that after fight shit on Diaz.

ha ha, a little more difficult when you are sleeping on the canvas. When he wakes up I don't think Diaz will be around, maybe he can get him back stage.

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

freakzilla316ftw wrote:

I'd like to see Daley try that after fight shit on Diaz.

ha ha, a little more difficult when you are sleeping on the canvas. When he wakes up I don't think Diaz will be around, maybe he can get him back stage.

Lol, probably true. Either way he'd get ko'd.

Paul Daley would get ko'd by Nick Diaz? Riiiiggghhhht

About time, alot of exciting fights for Daley at Strikeforce.

If Daley fights Evangalista Cyborg...i got Cyborg.

I do as well. Haven't been impressed by Daley's last few performances. That would be a great fight to watch though

KingsOwn19 wrote:

If Daley fights Evangalista Cyborg...i got Cyborg.

THIS