"I rank him as in the top 5 of the welterweight division but I truly believe he's in for a big shock," offered Daley. "This would be the biggest win of my career, because he's a recognised name a very tough, rounded guy. He's well-rounded as a fighter but not dangerous. He overlooks me at his peril."

On the conference call, Bellator MMA President Scott Coker confirmed that the winner between MacDonald and Daley will become the top contender in the welterweight division.

“It's really a headline fight between two of the best 170-pounders in the world, and will be competing for the No. 1 contender spot in Bellator in the welterweight division,” Coker said. “If you look at our division in the 170-pound weight class, it clearly is one of our strongest divisions and I think it’s probably the strongest welterweight division of any league out there."