Any questions for Bellator Welterweight Champ, Douglas Lima?

[Wild]

Know we've had some of these fall thru thanks to fighters flaking out on us, but confident this one will go off without a hitch.


View: https://twitter.com/EricBurak/status/891109888922796032



View: https://twitter.com/PhenomLima/status/891110358169128960


Douglas Lima (29-6) is the reigning, defending Bellator Welterweight champion who recently defeated Lorenz Larkin at Bellator NYC. He is also one of the most underrated champions in MMA, in my opinion. Douglas will be defending his title against Rory MacDonald in his next fight (date TBD).

Feel free to leave him some questions below, and please give him a follow & shout out on social media.

Twitter: @PhenomLima
Facebook: Douglas "Phenom" Lima
Instagram: Douglas Lima (@phenomlima) • Instagram photos and videos

 

[sparkuri]

Hell ya!

 

[The Big Guy]

Would he welcome back ben askren

 

[Enock-O-Lypse Now!]

How do you feel about the influx of UFC fighters coming over, do you welcome the new talent that will be coming for you and your strap or do you feel threatened / worried about these guys coming over?

 

[Limpy]

What do you think is the key to winning a fight against Rory? Bellator has signed a lot of good prospects as well as some big name free-agents - do you think Bellator could be a rival to the UFC for viewership in the years to come?

Without naming names, do you train with any UFC fighters that complain about the Reebok deal and wage issues?

If you were a free-agent and Bellator and the UFC offered the exact same contract except you could have your own sponsors in Bellator and only Reebok in the UFC, would that sway you to stay in Bellator?

Which part of your game do you think you need to work on the most to continue evolving as a mixed martial artist?

What types of food do you eat leading up to a fight to help with lowering you body-weight?

Do you like cats?

Which food is your go to after you are done with a fight?

Do you know of any young up and coming fighters we should keep an eye out for?

If you didn't compete what do you think you'd be doing with your life?

What do you seeing yourself doing after your career is over with MMA?

Does Conor stand a chance against Mayweather?

 

[warriorx559]

What is your guilty pleasure food?

Favorite song lately?

Favorite movie lately?

Cardio or weight training?

Fruit or vegetables?

 

[TheEmperorRises]

Would he welcome back ben askren

I have a follow up to that. Regarding Ben Askren...


View: https://youtu.be/zsYT-q7dYPY

 

[TheEmperorRises]

You've mentioned eventually going up to Middleweight in the past- is that still the plan someday? And if so, who would you like to face for your first MW fight?

 

[sparkuri]

- It can be hard to critique your own brother.
If you could channel your opinion through someone else, what advice would you want him to hear most, so he could find success as you have?

- The fight business has taken you across the globe.
If you could spend more time in two or three places you've travelled to, for leisure or sightseeing, which would they be?

- What are a couple things you are absolutely passionate about, that not many, especially fans, know about?

If you could be a superhero, with their powers, which superhero would you be?


Thanks champ!

 

[TalkingLeaf]

Which is more satisfying to you, ending a fight with your favorite submission or with a ko?

More satisfying to ko someone with a kick or with a punch?

 

[Jehannum]

Q: How satisfying was it beating Paul Daley so clearly?
I am a fan of you and Semtex, but his striking is a little bit overrated due to his grappling being poor and he's a hothead right?

 

[Wild]

ttt

 

[kneeblock]

When I was at Bellator and Lima fought Larkin, this woman was like his most devout fan. She was screaming her lungs out and arguing with a Larkin supporter in the stands. Who was she?

 

[TheEmperorRises]

Is their anyone you train with who we should all be on the lookout for as a future star in the sport?

 

[La Paix]

If you unexpectedly received a large sum of money would you retire or continue to fight? If yes how much would it need to be?

What's a pet peeve of yours in the gym?

 

[Lukewarm Carl]

Holy good questions, folks!



What is your opinion on the topic of a fighter's union/association? If in favor, what would your main issues be that you would want to see addressed and do you think it should be UFC only or apply to all large organizations and be open to all fighters?

 

[GSPTrainingInAPool]

You haven't fought in Brazil as the Bellator champ. Are you pushing the promotion to book a fight there?

What is the deepest secret you can reveal about @CutmanMatt haha! <3

 

[Gay For Longo]

With legends like Frank shamrock and Bas, along with many current fighters coming out in support of cbd oil use, have you ever considered using cbd to help with recovery

 

[Gay For Longo]

Where has been your favorite place to fight?
Fyi, the correct answer in casino rama in Ontario Canada because I was there cheering you on

 

[Pitbull9]

Doug your stand up is great why are you always so hesitant to pull the trigger?

 

[Gay For Longo]

In a champ vs champ match, how do you beat Woodley?

Who is the greatest fighter of all time?

 

[Gay For Longo]

What is your opinion on PED usage in mma?
If you are against it, do you think having a failed test should eliminate you from GOAT talk?