Former UFC castout turned Strikeforce commodity, Paul Daley could be next in line for the promotion's welterweight title. Daley was featured on every headline of every major mixed martial arts forum when he was the victim of the infamous UFC pink slips, however all on his own doing. In a number one contenders bout where Paul was pitted against Josh Koscheck last May at "UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun II" he dropped a unanimous decision to the brash American Kickboxing Academy product. After the fight, Daley stalked Josh and sucker-punched the former title contender and was then released by the promotion. Now, his career has taken a complete 180, as he now may be gearing up for a title fight against potentially one of the biggest challenges of his career. ...

Although I’m generally known for my serious looks into the world of MMA, fans and friends, I’d like to say that I always love a good joke. Remember, this is the same guy who brought you The Top 5 MMA Fighters That Could Survive a Nuclear Apocalypse and a Zombie Apocalypse. In that grand tradition, I now present my next magnum opus: What If MMA Fighters Played Call Of Duty? This two-part mega-series will shake both the MMA and video game world down to its core, and is filled with so much insider lingo both from MMA and from the COD community that it’ll probably alienate COD fans and MMA fans alike! And away we go! ...

Two of Strikeforce’s top lighter-weight fighters have agreed to fight each other in theory, although in practice, nothing has come close to being confirmed and the bout does seem a bit unlikely. In a recent interview, Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez stated that he would like to take on any and all comers, even outside of his weight division, and mentioned feared striker and newly-signed Strikeforce star Paul Daley in particular. “Semtex”, who fights at Welterweight, recently responded by saying that he’d take the fight if it was offered to him even though he’d likely get some negative press from the MMA media for doing so. Here are all the details. ...

Paul Daley’s future is once again bright. The notorious British bad-boy who was most famously kicked out of the UFC after attacking Josh Koscheck after the bell has now found new life in Strikeforce, thanks to one of the biggest KO’s the heavy-handed “Semtex” has ever managed to deliver. At the recent “Henderson vs. Babalu 2” event, Daley shut down and beat up “Comeback King” Scott Smith before finishing him with a knockout so vicious that it’ll likely remain on Daley’s highlight reel for the rest of his career. In a new interview, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently stated that he can’t wait to book Daley again and looks forward to seeing how far “Semtex” can go in Strikeforce. ...

Strikeforce: “Henderson vs. Babalu” was a Christmas treat come early. Fans were treated to not one, not two, not even three, but four straight (T)KO victories, at least two of which will probably stay on their respective fighter’s highlight reels for the rest of their career. I was proud to be a Strikeforce fan on December 4, and I absolutely can’t wait to see what’s next for the promotion. In that vein, here’s the latest “What’s Next” featuring Strikeforce: “Henderson vs. Babalu 2”. ...

What a way to end the year! Strikeforce “Henderson vs. Babalu” is now a thing of the past, and trust me fans and friends, this is the event that everyone should have seen. Does it get much better than four straight, dramatic finishes featuring some of the best talent Strikeforce has to offer? In the main event, Dan Henderson firmly set himself up for a big comeback by KO’ing former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato Sobral. Without a doubt, Strikeforce ended 2010 with a roar and not a whimper. Here are the full results to Strikeforce: “Henderson vs. Babalu”. ...

Today, all but one of the competitors competing under the Strikeforce banner for tomorrow's event, made the required weight limit for their respective bouts. Headliner's Dan Henderson and Renato Sobral were green lighted for the event when the two light heavyweights came in under the required 205-pound limit. Strikeforce debutant Paul Daley successfully made the 170-pound limit, which in the past he has notoriously struggled with weighty issues however came in at 169 pounds for the welterweight contest. And Scott Smith, who spent nearly his entire career as a middleweight, easily made the transition to the welterweight class when he came in at 170-pounds on the nose. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to another edition of “Crash Course”. For those unaware, “Crash Course” is an ongoing series where I take an upcoming MMA event and give a quick rundown on why you should care about it. The goal of “Crash Course” is pretty simple: by the time you’re done reading you should know everything you need to know in order to fully enjoy some good, upcoming MMA action. So let’s get right to it with today’s edition, which focuses on the upcoming Strikeforce: “Henderson vs. Babalu 2” event. ...

It is still one of the great moments in UFC history, at the Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale in 2006, as Pete Sell had Scott Smith stumbling and ready to fall due to a crippling body shot.  Rising from a bent cowering position, Smith recovered just enough to surprise Sell with a massive right hand as Sell was rushing in to finish a badly hurt Smith.  Sell was suddenly out cold on the mat and Smith was awarded the victory while still in agony from Sell’s original body blow. This moment may have started the “legend” of Scott Simth, but as fans have learned, it was just the beginning.  He has taken the Mohammed Ali “rope a dope” style to new levels, and was nearly finished against Benji Radach and Cung Le only to rise from near cage death to land devastating blows and pull victory from the edge of defeat, leaving fans with jaws dropped in stunned awe. ...

Strikeforce will look to end its remarkable 2010 run with the upcoming December 4 “Henderson vs. Babalu” event. Featuring the return of multi-promotion star and veteran Dan Henderson, as well as the return of former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato Sobral, the event will compete head-to-head with the UFC’s outing on December 4, their “Ultimate Finale” event for the twelfth season of “The Ultimate Fighter”. As is customary for a big card, here are my official picks and predictions for Strikeforce: “Henderson vs. Babalu”. ...

The world’s #2 MMA promotion looks to end the year in a big way when Strikeforce holds its upcoming “Henderson vs. Babalu 2” event, scheduled to take place December 4 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. While all eyes are obviously on the main event, which sees PRIDE FC legend Dan Henderson face former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato Sobral, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently commented that two of the other main card bouts will most likely have serious championship implications: a Middleweight showdown between Matt Lindland and Robbie Lawler, and the fight that will see the Strikeforce debut of controversial striker and UFC exile Paul Daley, who will meet heavy-handed "Comeback King" Scott Smith. Here are my thoughts on both these match-ups, which look to impress. ...

Dec. 4 in St. Louis will hold a lot of implications for four men. The main event of the evening on said card will feature a special attraction pitting legends and former champions Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral against one another. While this bout has already been promised an immediate title shot against current light heavyweight kingpin Rafael Cavalcante (who defeated Muhammed Lawal last August for the promotion's title), two more title shots may be waiting on the wings for two men. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently revealed that the winners of Robbie Lawler/Matt Lindland and Paul Daley/Scott Smith could be in line for a title shot in their respective weight classes. ...

Former UFC star Paul Daley has led an interesting life as a Mixed Martial Artist, to say the very least. He’s competed in several major-name promotions in several high-priority bouts. He’s won fans over with his brawling style and his massive KO power, he’s also earned their ire for his brash personality and confident British swagger. He also earned quite a lot of infamy when he attacked Josh Koscheck post-fight and earned himself a permanent exile from the UFC. Now “Semtex” is poised to fight again in strikeforce, for the first time in over three years. CEO Scott Coker recently commented on why Daley finds himself competing in a high-profile promotion once again despite his hit-or-miss record and reckless attitude. ...

While it’s flown under most people’s radars, the UFC and Strikeforce will once again be going head-to-head in the war for the MMA viewing audience. On December 4, Strikeforce will hold its “Henderson vs. Babalu” event the same day that the UFC will hold its “The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale” show. There’s going to be a lot of good MMA happening on December 4, and rather than forcing fans to pick one show or the other, here’s my list of the top 5 fights from both shows, the ones you should watch no matter what organization you swear allegiance to. ...

Season 12 coaches of "The Ultimate Fighter" Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck have been expected to tangle with one another at UFC 124, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in a welterweight clash. Champion GSP will look to make his fifth successful title defense against foe Koscheck. The two had met previously at UFC 74, where the American Kickboxing Academy product was riding a 5-fight win streak inside the cage coming into the bout, meanwhile, "Rush" was coming off of a disappointing and shocking knockout loss to the unheralded Matt Serra at UFC 69. While competitive in spots, St. Pierre was able to dominate the wrestling department against the former NCAA champion, en route to a unanimous decision victory. ...

While Paul Daley's position with Strikeforce has been up in the air for the most part, some citing the British welterweight was signed to a 6-fight deal, others saying he has yet to sign--it look's like the cat is out of the bag now. Not only is Daley officially signed with the organization, but he is set to make his promotional debut in a fight that has fireworks and knockout written all over it. ...

A few days ago I reported that, after a lengthy contract negotiation, strikeforce had pulled the trigger and signed heavy-handed UFC-exile Paul Daley to a multi-fight contract. My overall outlook for Paul Daley in Strikeforce was positive and remains positive. If he’s utilized correctly, Daley could give us some very entertaining fights. And in that regard, here’s what I think would be the best fights Paul Daley could have in Strikeforce. ...

It’s been rumored, it’s been denied, it’s been on our minds for quite some time. And today it’s finally been confirmed: controversial heavy-handed striker and UFC exile Paul Daley is headed to strikeforce, according to both MMAMania and MMAWeekly. It was rumored that Daley had been in serious negotiations with the number 2 MMA promotion in the USA (and the world, for that matter) for months now, and it’s now known that  “Semtex” has signed a six-fight, multi-year contract. ...

Nothing makes up for a disappointing loss to a tough opponent quite like a guaranteed payday for the next year or two. Following a Unanimous Decision loss to feared Welterweight striker and UFC exile Paul Daley at the recent Shark Fights 13 event, Jorge Masvidal recently announced that he had signed a six-fight, two-year contract with the strikeforce promotion, which as a MMA promotion is second only to the juggernaut that is the UFC. Masvidal also commented on the fight with Daley, and had some less-than-kind words for his opponent. ...

Paul Daley rolls with the punches. He’s very controversial and has a large group of people openly against him, but you at least have got to give him that. After bursting onto the UFC scene with a massive TKO win over Martin Kampmann at UFC 103, Daley found himself in a possible championship scenario if he could just get past Josh Koscheck. It didn’t happen, and Daley’s notorious post-fight punch resulted in him receiving a lifetime ban from the UFC courtesy of Dana White. In a recent interview, Daley spoke at length about his issues with the controversial figurehead. ...

It’s that time again, fans and friends. Another regional MMA promotion has taken their shot at the big-time, as Shark Fights just concluded its “Shark Fights 13” event live on Pay-Per-View, featuring a main event between hard-hitting veterans Keith Jardine and Trevor Prangley. Even though it was a night filled with decisions, there were some pretty good fights both on the live undercard stream on Sherdog.com and the main card on PPV. Here are all the results and my thoughts. ...

Today marks a pivotal turning point in the surging Shark Fights promotion, as weigh-ins were held to make their upcoming Pay-Per-View card “Shark Fights 13” official. Featuring a main event between Keith Jardine and Trevor Prangley, Shark Fights 13 looks to be a solid card admittedly filled with a majority of ex-UFC stars. However, they're some pretty intriguing fights for what they’re worth, and the only problem that arose during the weigh-ins was that Paul Daley once again missed the mark. ...

You read that right, fans and friends: free and most importantly legal streaming Mixed Martial Arts will be featured on September 11, 2010. Sherdog.com brings the news that they themselves will be streaming five undercard bouts from the upcoming “Shark Fights 13” event, which is expected to have a main card featured live on Pay-Per-View. Shark Fights 13 takes place in the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas and will feature famous former UFC veteran Keith Jardine in the main event. Here are all the details regarding the upcoming card and the upcoming stream. ...

Former UFC welterweight contender turned outcast, Paul Daley is taking the fight to UFC head honcho Dana White. The enigmatic welterweight, who was released from his UFC contract following a post-fight punch against opponent Josh Koscheck at UFC 113 in May, has taken to the forums speaking out against White--who has stated on several occasions that no matter what happens Daley will not return to the UFC, ever. ...

The verdict is in for heavy-handed striker and former UFC Welterweight Paul Daley, as Quebec’s Governing Body of Alcohol, Races and Games has given “Semtex” a thirty-day suspension from MMA competition as a result of Daley’s post-fight cheap-shot attempt after losing to Josh Koscheck at UFC 113. Not only did the post-fight fisticuffs get Daley immediately fired from the UFC, but Dana White personally swore that Daley would never be allowed to compete in the UFC again, no matter how good he does outside of the world’s largest MMA promotion. Some say Daley has suffered enough, losing his spot near the top of the Welterweight division and being knocked back down to the minors after such a promising start in the UFC, but I honestly disagree. A thirty day suspension is little more than a slap on the wrist, and Daley deserves a lot more for reinforcing the exact stereotype that the UFC has been trying for years to break down: that their fighters are a bunch of classless animals. ...

Despite being a top-ranked UFC welterweight, Jon Fitch always seems to be the one guy that everybody knows about but nobody really pays attention to. One of the best wrestlers in the UFC regardless of weight divisions, Fitch has twelve victories inside of the world’s biggest MMA organization, and has only lost three times in his eight-year, twenty-six fight career. Even with one championship fight under his belt and another on the horizon so long as he can get past his UFC 117 match-up with fellow former contender Thiago Alves, the aura and marketability of Fitch pales in comparison to division kingpin and UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre. As a fan of Fitch, it’s time for a little tough love. So here are three things I think Jon Fitch needs to do in order to become a real UFC star. ...

Not so Fast says MMAJunkie.com. Ealry reports surfaced that former UFC welterweight contender turned castoff had signed a 6-fight deal with strikeforce. ...

"SemTex" Paul Daley (20-10-2) has issued a formal apology following his post-fight sucker punch at Josh Koscheck (15-4) in the aftermath of his loss at UFC 113. What follows is that apology to the UFC, Koscheck, and the fans: ...

The fight night has come to an end and at UFC 113 Josh Koscheck (15-4) wrestled his way to a decision win over "SemTex" Paul Daley (20-10-2). That was only loss number one for Daley this night though as both him and Kimbo got some bad news post-fight. ...

This is the first column of this sort for Fighters.com. I am going to be doing these once a week where we get a look at some of the smaller stories, one liners, much more all pertaining to mixed martial arts. ...