Paul Daley removed from Bellator tournament

[keithlewis]

English welterweight Paul Daley has been removed from Bellator MMA's upcoming Season 8 170-pound tournament, according to a representative for the promotion. Daley disputed the allegations.

"It's seems as though a mass press release has gone out to the MMA media, stating I was involved in a bar brawl, arrested, and cannot obtain a P-1 visa to compete in the USA," Daley stated on his Facebook page. "I am currently awaiting a decision on my visa, which is not expected until late April. Which means I am unable to compete in the Season 8 Bellator tournament, as it starts in January.

"I will be fighting in Europe in the coming months, so I am able to stay active while awaiting a decision on my visa status. I was not involved in a bar brawl. This is 100% a false statement."

Daley's manager, Wad Alameddine also said Bellator's statements weren't accurate "but there is an issue." He would not comment any further.

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