Welterweight champion Douglas Lima signs new longterm contract with Bellator

[Wild]

Douglas Lima is not going anywhere.

The reigning Bellator welterweight champion has signed a new longterm deal with the company, Bellator officials confirmed to MMA Fighting on Wednesday.

The Brazilian told MMA Fighting he has a six-fight, two-year deal with Bellator.

Lima is expected to defend his 170-pound title against Rory MacDonald next, but the promotion has yet to announce a date and location for the bout.

"Bellator is my home, I am excited to continue growing alongside the company," Lima said.

Welterweight champion Douglas Lima signs new longterm contract with Bellator

 

[sparkuri]

Good to see.

 

[TheEmperorRises]

 

[Clappin'Daddys]

Don't understand the time constraints When hearing what Rory has to say.

Didn’t Rory say they were shelving him till early next year? He is next in line, so that means that Lima will be shelved a bit as well. Article states that Lima has 6 fights / 2 year deal. So they are going to shelve Lima a bit then give him a ton of fight? Lima hasn’t been the healthiest, so, Timing/time constraints are throwing me off a bit.

Anyways, glad for Lima. One of my favorites regardless of orgs. He is very dangerous, but has obvious holes. Better work in tdd and sweeps because Rory will be taking him into deep waters.

 

[Ranger]

Werd, #PhenomSeason Rory MacDonald doesn't know what's coming!!!

 

[Robbie Hart]

If bellator would show fights in the uk and allow recording, I would watch

But they don't. It's always a week later and I don't want to watch fights a week later.

I already struggle with avoiding fight results with UFC fights until I can watch them a day later due to time difference. I can't shut off from everything for a week....just saying

 

[GSPTrainingInAPool]

If bellator would show fights in the uk and allow recording, I would watch

But they don't. It's always a week later and I don't want to watch fights a week later.

I already struggle with avoiding fight results with UFC fights until I can watch them a day later due to time difference. I can't shut off from everything for a week....just saying

they air a flipping week later?? yeah that is pretty weak.... don't mind rewatching K-1 or Pride fights but this is totally different imo

 

[Robbie Hart]

they air a flipping week later?? yeah that is pretty weak.... don't mind rewatching K-1 or Pride fights but this is totally different imo

If that......I can't find them without coming out of my drunk stupor and sobering up......which I try to avoid

 

[TheEmperorRises]

If bellator would show fights in the uk and allow recording, I would watch

But they don't. It's always a week later and I don't want to watch fights a week later.

I already struggle with avoiding fight results with UFC fights until I can watch them a day later due to time difference. I can't shut off from everything for a week....just saying

Bellator 179 aired live for you.

Bellator 179: TV and stream details, fight card, start time and more from London

From the article-

How can I watch and stream Bellator 179?

In the UK, the undercard fights will only be available on Spike UK, Freeview channel 31.

When the main card starts at 10pm, it will be live on Channel 5 until midnight.

As both stations are free-to-air, they can also be streamed online by anyone with a TV licence.

 

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Douglas Lima-Rory MacDonald Bellator title fight coming to the Forum on Jan. 20