Paul 'Semtex' Daley signs multi-fight contract with Strikeforce
by freenow82 on Sep 16, 2010 10:15 AM EDT
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The inevitable has come to fruition.
Paul Daley has signed on to fight for Scott Coker and the boys over at Strikeforce. As we originally reported back on Aug. 2, "Semtex" has agreed to a multi-fight deal and today the promotion has confirmed with MMAmania.com his addition to their growing welterweight roster.
The heavy-handed Brit has of course been looking for a new, more permanent home ever since delivering the cheap shot heard 'round the fighting world to Josh Koscheck following their UFC 113 bout where "Kos" took home a unanimous decision win and earned himself a shot at Georges St. Pierre's 170-pound title later this year.
UFC President Dana White kicked him to the curb, essentially banning the welterweight striker from the Octagon for life, but Strikeforce apparently has no qualms in employing the controversial slugger.
Daley was last seen in action at Shark Fights 13 back on Sept. 11, missing weight and outpointing Jorge Masvidal in Amarillo, Texas. Prior to that he went "down under" for Impact FC 2: 'The Uprising,' finishing Daniel Acacio in the third round with a forehead-splitting elbow.
An opponent has yet to be named for "Semtex's" promotional debut with the San Jose-base organization, but you have to believe that within the time frame of this contract, Daley and Strikeforce bad boy Nick Diaz will evenutally meet.
While we probably won't understand half of the pre-fight trash talk, it is something we can all look forward to anyway.
Who do you want to see Daley mix it up with first? Tatame.com says it could be Evangelista Santos in November. Thumbs up or down?
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Maybe he can fight Nick Diaz after KJ Noons takes the title from him in their upcoming bout?
Haha. I’ll wager that he doesn’t.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Oh, a little ambiguous there. I meant that in regard to KJ and Diaz. Diaz will win this one and avenge his loss.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
haha was just about to ask which one you think won't happen.
who you think Daley will get first? the loser of that fight regardless? who else in the strikeforce WW division, I can’t think of anyone else at the moment.
"NOBODY wants to fight Fedor." - Wanderlei Silva, former Pride MW Champion and GP winner
same
I was trying to think of other exciting welterweight match-ups for him, and can’t think of any. Daley/Diaz and Daley/Noons are all I can think of. But Noons suits LW much better I think, that’s why I reckon Diaz has an advantage to some extent.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Jay Hieron possibly. he's been on a streak and it would be a pretty good fight.
but more likely it will be noons/diaz, because they are bigger names.
"NOBODY wants to fight Fedor." - Wanderlei Silva, former Pride MW Champion and GP winner
Oh yeah, Jay Hieron. Nice. That wouldn’t be bad.
And if Diaz beats Noons, he’s gotta get his ass back to the UFC. There are plenty good match-ups for him there. His streak looks good but it’s a bullshit belt. I suppose in his case it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond than a little fish in the ocean.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
ya, i don't think Diaz really wants to go to the UFC.
Too much hassle. In Strikeforce he is the man and if he beats Noons he hardly has any challengers left, so he can get paid well for easy fights. I don’t think the UFC would offer him so much money that it would make sense to leave. He is a stoner and I understand him to a degree.
"NOBODY wants to fight Fedor." - Wanderlei Silva, former Pride MW Champion and GP winner
Bowling, Zaromskis, or Cyborg maybe?
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ah, thanks for the info, very interesting.
I hope he makes it back to the ufc, would be a good addition nowadays I think
"NOBODY wants to fight Fedor." - Wanderlei Silva, former Pride MW Champion and GP winner
I'm geussing he also not too comfortable
with the thought of Dana White having a firm grip on his nuts again, and having to bend over and touch his toes when he’s told to.
lol
You could put it that way, but if he did have a problem with it, it would more accurately be described as him having a problem acting like a decent human being. Geez, Dana takes control, but he doesn’t take people’s souls away from them.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Strikefarce is a joke
Who would sign this loser? Only a loser organization. Wonder what he had to do to get in?
"Either way hes probably not Gay but if he is thats one dangerous Fag"-the real ZACK
Wonder what he had to do to get in?
Miss weight and decision a natural 155’er after beating a no name. ;)
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
Miss weight and decision a natural 155’er after beating a no name. ;)
shit with that hes one away from a shitle tot
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
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by *Californication* on Sep 16, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
One loss away, right? lol.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
we've seen this before
Anytime SF does anything, there’s always some guy who comments “strikefarce is a joke”. Get real dude, you and people like you just love to hate on the promotion and don’t give them credit for what they’ve been able to accomplish or for the fighters they’ve been able to sign.
Daley is a great fighter, one of the best WW in the world – even according to Dana. He made a mistake by hitting late at his last UFC bout, there is no doubt. But the man is still an excellent fighter with huge potential. I think he’s a great addition for SF and I applaud them for going out there and getting the best fighters they can to add to their roster. Daley will do well, and I hope he gets Diaz or Noons soon.
Glad to see he signed with a big league promotion
Hopefully we’ll get to see him matched up against Diaz sometime soon.
by PetrozellisJab on Sep 16, 2010 10:57 AM EDT reply actions
He'll get Cyborg first
the guy one…. like the one thats a man…..
by theworldismine on Sep 16, 2010 11:01 AM EDT reply actions
lol ADog
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
i hope its someone that will stand & bang with him
the Kos fight was aweful to watch. Daley taking on someone like KJ Noons would be ideal but i can’t see them doing that straight away
No one has mentioned
the possiblity of a MW debut…
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by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Sep 16, 2010 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
Fuck this clown
He can be taken down at will.
Move along.
I'm gonna go home, watch DirecTV, drink bud light and ride my Harley Davidson!!
by Newfie3 on Sep 16, 2010 12:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thumbs up on cyborg vs Semtex!
This fight will not disapoint the fans. The winners gets Nick Diaz!
by d*locc on Sep 16, 2010 12:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
winner should get loser of diaz/noons.
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 16, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
thats what i think to
A good standupwar
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by robinhorobson on Sep 16, 2010 5:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Strikeforce(shaking head) Trying so hard to not be a bush legfue that you disgrace yourself with this unprofessioanl peice of shit.
Strikeforce just lost an advocate. UFC UFC UFC USA I mean, UFC
This is a good move
People need to get over Daley’s past mistakes. The main is a brilliant striker and a great fighter. Yes, he needs to work on his ground game. But that aside, he’s still an amazing talent and I think he really helps to deepen SF’s WW division. We should be applauding them for signing Daley instead of using it as a reason to talk smack just because they’re signing a fighter formerly of the UFC. Daley is a strong addition.
He should still be in the UFC...
Despite what happened.
We all know what he did…. However, look at what Gilbert Yvel has done in the past (to non fighters too), look at Nick Diaz -the UFC continued to employ him after he instigates a fight in a hospital AFTER his pro fight with Riggs. They employ/have employed a number of fighters who have had many issues with police, violence outside of the cage and drugs whilst under contract. I guess the counter is, Daley did it on a UFC PPV….
I can see both sides to the argument, but i still feel he’s treatment was a bit harsh.
+1
I feel exactly the same way
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by robinhorobson on Sep 16, 2010 5:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Totally disagree.
Daley did it on a UFC PPV, he abused their trust, and could have damaged the image not only of the sport, but of the UFC. Dana had to send a message that such a thing is not tolerated by the UFC. Allowing Yvel to fight under the UFC banner shows Dana’s clemency. Yvel has not misbehaved while in the UFC. Diaz did it after the fight, in privacy (to some extent) and Dana has said before that he hasn’t been keen to re-sign Diaz despite really liking him as a fighter because he can’t behave.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
right-o jack-o
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
(In the name of the SouthCaliStunNa, amen)
by *Californication* on Sep 16, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
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