BAMMA 14 results and video: Paul Daley scores highlight-reel KO

Welterweight powerhouse Paul Daley returned to the U.K.’s BAMMA promotion for the first time in more than two years on Saturday, and while he wasn’t facing the most notable opponent, “Semtex” delivered another memorable performance.

Daley (34-13-2) knocked out Romario Manoel da Silva (23-12-1) in specular fashion nearly seven minutes into the BAMMA 14 headliner, which took place at LG Arena in Birmingham, England, and aired in North America on AXS TV and The Fight Network.

Daley started the fight with his superior striking skills to pick his shots on a game da Silva. After winning the first round, Daley settled into a rhythm in the second stanza and began to put his Brazilian foe on his heels with his trademark power shots.

Once Daley found his opening, he launched a devastating left hook that immediately dropped da Silva to the mat.

The stoppage, which came at the 1:42 mark of Round 2, gave Daley his sixth win in his past seven fights.

Barnaoui retains belt in barnburner

Mansour Barnaoui (11-2) and Colin Fletcher (9-4) turned in easily the best round of action on the entire card as they relentlessly assaulted each other for all four minutes of their BAMMA lightweight championship bout.

Barnaoui got a major head start early as he caught Fletcher coming in and landed a knockdown in the first 10 seconds of the fight. “The Ultimate Fighter” finalist managed to survive the early scare, though, and connected with a knockdown of his own.

Despite the adversity, Barnaoui showed his fighting spirit and ability to overcome adversity as he took advantage of a mistake by Fletcher on the ground to lock in a rear-naked choke to cap off a thrilling affair and retain his belt.

Complete BAMMA 14 results:

MAIN CARD

• Paul Daley def. Romario Manoel da Silva via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 1:42
• Mansour Barnaoui def. Colin Fletcher via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:00
• Jim Wallhead def. Florent Betorangal via knockout (slam and punches) – Round 3, 0:21
• Max Nunes def. Ion Pascu via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Wayne Murrie def. Michael “Black Death” Johnson by submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:23
• Tom DuQuesnoy def. James Saville by TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:04
• Leon Edwards def. Wendle Lewis by knockout (strikes) – Round 1, 1:20
• Harry McLeman def. Matt Howard by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Andy Craven def. Zi Shah by submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 0:37
• Tim Wilde def. Jefferson George by TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 1, 3:42
• Tim Menzies def. James Samuda by TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 3:16
• Matt Hallam def. Curtis Widmer by TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:15
• Ed Arthur def. Ben Rees by TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00

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