While many feel excited about the possibilities that present itself with the announcement that Zuffa had purchased the Strikeforce promotion, some, including Strikeforce welterweight challenger Paul “Semtex” Daley, are less than thrilled by the prospect.
Daley and the Ultimate Fighting Championship parted ways after the Brit struck opponent Josh Koscheck deliberately after the end of the third round in their 170 lb contender bout at UFC 113. UFC President wasted no time in cutting “Semtex” from the promotion, and still vows that the fighter will never fight in the UFC again.
Daley currently has a scheduled bout with Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz next month on April 9th in San Diego in the main event of Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley. He earned the shot after knocking out DEEP champion Yuya Shirai at a recent BAMMA 5 event last month.
“Semtex” took to the internet on Saturday to offer his thoughts on the Zuffa purchase and to possibly throw some doubts on his upcoming title bout.
Business as usual, what if i dont wanna fight for DANA WHITE/ZUFFA?……Dana white bans me for life from the UFC, Then buys STRIKEFORCE, and thinks im still gonna be EASY and fight on one of the most anticipated fights of the year (vs Diaz)? Which will no doubt make ZUFFA/Dana White money.
Daley vs Diaz still on?…..Someone better holla at my manager real quick.
Not sure what im gonna do right now, honestly…fight for the Strikeforce and be Strikeforce champ, put money in ZUFFA/Dana Whites pockets? Or fight here in the UK for BAMMA, who appreciate my brand, and have my loyal fans, family and media support me. For real.