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Semtex Coming to America

By Nathan Wilcox

One of the fights on tonight's SHOXC card that Luke Thomas will be live blogging here at BloodyElbow is Paul "Semtex" Daley vs Sam Morgan. Morgan was last seen lasting longer against Cung Le than any prior opponent, we'll see if he spoils the Brit Daley's stateside debut.

Daley is a very exciting fighter, very much in the British mold -- ie lots of striking skills, questionable ground game. Here's a HL reel:

Those of you who've been paying attention will recall that Daley chose to sign with EliteXC and turned down a UFC deal, the hitch? exclusivity of course:

one of the main reasons for inking with Elite XC is the flexibility involved, here's the Semtex view, "The contract also allows me to fight for other organizations, which means I can be much more active as a fighter. I can still defend my FX3 title, my Cage Rage belt and possibly make a return to Pancrase. There is also the possibility of fighting on more US promotions. Elite will give me a lot of exposure in the US. Once the fans see me smash someone up, I'm sure to be in high demand!"

So why sign with Elite XC over the tabled offer from the UFC? "The deal gives me the flexibility to grow even further. Elite has the intention of continuing to helping me develop as a fighter, in skill and character. I will be the Elite XC champion. I am training hard for this."

We'll see how he handles UFC vet Morgan tonight, and I'd have to think a couple of wins will put him on a collision course with Jake Shields or he might cut down to 160 and tussle with KJ Noons or Nick Diaz.

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