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Farah Hannoun

Paul Daley reflects on comeback knockout of Wendell Giacomo at Bellator 281: ‘I never felt in danger’

LONDON – Paul Daley may have been down as Round 2 was coming to a close at Bellator 281, but he remained patient.

Daley (44-18-2 MMA, 9-6 BMMA) had his back taken by Wendell Giacomo in Round 1 of their main card bout Friday at OVO Arena Wembley in London and found himself on the mat once more in Round 2.

But with a minute left in the second round, Daley decided he had enough and was able to disengage from Giacomo, who was visibly starting to slow down. Daley fully capitalized and unleashed a flurry which resulted in a brutal walk-off right hook knockout, sending the fans into a frenzy.

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