LONDON – Paul Daley is back in the win column after a spectacular performance against Erick Silva in the main event of Bellator 223. The knockout finish wasn’t quite there for the heavy-handed Brit (41-17-2 MMA, 7-4 BMMA), but it certainly wasn’t for the lack of trying, as Silva (20-11 MMA, 0-2 BMMA) proved to be a remarkably durable opponent in a bout that turned into a three-round firefight at The SSE Arena. “He has a fantastic chin,” Daley told reporters backstage after his victory. “I’ve seen numerous fights where he’s been hit with one big shot and goes down, and I thought that’s what was going to happen tonight.” Daley explained that his slight reach advantage played a part in the contest, cheekily framing it thus: “In another interview, I said it’s about inches, and I said I had more inches than him. I had the bigger length,” he grinned
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Paul Daley hails Erick Silva’s durability, but says ref should have stopped the fight – MMA Junkie