Paul Daley (photo via Bellator)

By FCF Staff

Not long after Paul Daley was forced to withdraw from the Bellator 247 main event, on account of weight cutting issues, the feared strikers announced his next bout will be his last.

Daley was supposed to fight Derek Anderson in the card’s headliner. But, the  37-year-old encountered severe cramping while cutting weight and was forced off the event.

More recently the British fighter made the following announcement via Instagram.

Forever a samurai. But soon we will put the blade to rest. After discussions and careful consideration with my family, it has been decided that my next fight @bellatormma will be my last. To be fought at a catch weight of 175lbs. Opponent and location to be confirmed. Health before Wealth, and NEVER COMPROMISE YOURSELF.

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Forever a samurai. But soon we will put the blade to rest. After discussions and careful consideration with my family, it has been decided that my next fight @bellatormma will be my last. To be fought at a catch weight of 175lbs. Opponent and location to be confirmed. Health before Wealth, and NEVER COMPROMISE YOURSELF. 💯🙏🏾

A post shared by Paul Daley (@semtex170) on Oct 1, 2020 at 6:28am PDT

Daley had his first pro MMA fight in 2003 and since then he’s gone 42-17-2. Daley also went 21-3 in pro-kickboxing bouts.