Paul Daley

Paul Anthony Daley (born 21 February 1983) is an English professional mixed martial artist who has fought for EliteXC, Cage Rage, Strikeforce, BAMMA, Maximum Fighting Championship, Cage Warriors, Shark Fights, Impact FC, Pancrase and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Paul's parents are from Caribbean background. Paul was first introduced to martial arts when he began taking karate at the age of 8, Paul has developed into one of the top strikers in all of the United Kingdom. Primarily based in England, Daley has been known to hold portions of his training camp at Mike's Gym in the Netherlands. In addition to his training in Holland, Daley is also a member of Team Rough House. At Rough House he trains with fellow Nottingham resident Dan Hardy and many other world class fighters. Daley was the last ever Cage Rage welterweight champion. Paul has had notable fights against Jake Shields for the EliteXC welterweight championship and UFC veteran John Alessio. Daley was set to fight Jay Hieron at Affliction: Trilogy, but the bout was scrapped due to Affliction Entertainment folding. He later signed a four fight contract with the UFC, following Affliction's collapse. Daley's first fight