Daley Apologises For Cheap Shot

Published on May 10, 2010 by Jarrod · No Comments

Paul Daley says he’s really sorry.

Now that he’s had time to think about the post-fight punch he threw at Josh Koscheck on Saturday at UFC 113 in Montreal, Daley says the cheap shot is inexcusable. The Daily Telegraph posted his official statement:

“I’ve had a long flight home to consider my actions and regret the mistake I made on Saturday. I would like to apologise to the UFC and the Athletic Commission for what I’ve done as well as all the fans and sponsors that support me.

“I would also like to offer my sincerest apologies to Josh Koscheck who did not deserve the cheap shot I threw. He did what he needed to do in order to win the fight and get the job done, and I foolishly reacted to the situation.

“There is no excuse for my actions and I know what I did was very unprofessional. I was immensely frustrated by a collection of things that took place throughout the fight as well as leading up to it, but I’m certainly not trying to condone or excuse my actions.”

Daley described Koscheck’s trash talk with 30 seconds remaining in their fight as a catalyst, but it’s not likely to mollify officials for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The actions of Daley on Saturday resulted in his release by UFC. He will never fight for the promotion again, UFC President Dana White said.

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