Ex-Bellator Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima has signed a new deal with the PFL. Lima has not fought since beating Costello van Steenis last year, which ended his four-fight losing streak.
Douglas Lima won’t be joining his former foe Gegard Mousasi in free agency. The PFL’s acquisition of Bellator MMA hasn’t gone without some problems. The PFL purchased their rival promotion last year and are currently handling around 200 fighter contracts, plotting their next move.
The PFL became the second-largest MMA promotion in the world after acquiring Bellator. They had vowed to espouse the fighter-first approach but recently garnered criticism for their treatment of Gegard Mousasi, Kayla Harrison, and Douglas Lima.
There has been a lot of turbulence lately between the PFL and some of the old guard from Bellator. As we all know, late last year, the Professional Fighters League purchased Bellator and rolled out a new Champions Series for the promotion which has already had it’s first few shows this year.
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Since leaving the Ukrainian military, the reigning welterweight champion returns Saturday with a renewed 'desire and energy' for the sport of MMA. View the original article to see embedded media.
Bellator MMA is bolstering its lineup in a hurry for its return to Paris in May. According to a release from the organization on Thursday, two additional matches have been added to the Bellator Paris billing.
Lima had no answers for the wrestling and top game of Jackson
Jason Jackson has been on a roll lately and he continued that trend Friday night.
The main event is still intact despite the miss, but Lima will be fined a percentage of his purse.
Despite recent setbacks, the former welterweight champ is 'ready to get back on track and get this title back.' View the original article to see embedded media.
Following an injury to lightweight champion Patricky Freire, a welterweight showdown between Douglas Lima and Jason Jackson has been elevated to the Bellator 283 main event.
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