Sources have confirmed to MMAPayout.com that the highly speculated bout between welterweights Paul Daley (21-8-2) and Jay Hieron (17-4) has indeed been signed for Affliction III – an event tentatively scheduled for August 1st in Anaheim, California.
Daley, 27, is a former Cage Rage welterweight champion and is currently enjoying a two-fight win streak. However, his last notable fight was a three round decision loss to Nick Thompson at MFC 20 in February. The international striking sensation will look to get back to his winning ways of old – and avoid some of his previous weight cutting issues – when he climbs into the ring with the former IFL welterweight champion, Hieron.
Hieron, 33, is coming off an impressive KO victory over Jason High at the last Affliction event in January and is as tough as they come. He’s competed in numerous organizations, including the UFC and the IFL, and owns victories over the likes of Jake Ellenberger, Pat Healy, and Delson Heleno.
Although Affliction has yet to officially announce its next fight card, today’s confirmation seemingly adds yet another piece to Affliction III’s impressive puzzle. Earlier in the week, MMA Fanhouse reported that Fedor vs. Barnett had been verbally agreed to and just yesterday Gegard Mousassi announced via M-1 Global that he will be taking on Vitor Belfort on the same card.