After some speculation about Paul Daley being signed by the World Series of Fighting, the welterweight has once again been signed by Bellator after the promotion released him last year.
The signing was announced by Bellator on Monday and along with Daley, Bellator also announced the signing of Melvin Manhoef.
Daley (34-13-2) was released by Bellator nearly one year ago after work visa issues prevented him from entering the United States. He has won five of his last six fights and is coming off a knockout victory at BAMMA 14 in December.
“Like always, I’m coming into Bellator to put on a show,” Daley said. “I loved working for Coker back in Strikeforce, and when I got the call to possibly come back to Bellator, it was a no-brainer. I feel great, I’m fresh, and I’m going after that belt.”
Manhoef (28-11-1, 1NC) has won four of his last six fights in mixed martial arts and is coming off a victory against Evangelista Santos in April. His last three wins have come by TKO/KO and his last mixed martial arts fight to take place in the United States was in 2011 in Strikeforce.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. We want Bellator to be a destination for not only the top-tier fighters in the sport, but the first-choice destination for fans to see the most entertaining fights in the sport,” Coker said. “Both Paul and Melvin add a level of excitement to the roster that I can’t wait to see inside our cage, and this is just the beginning.”