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Report: Bellator’s Douglas Lima Interested in Competing For GLORY, Fighting Paul Daley
By FCF Staff
On July 17th, Bellator’s welterweight champ Douglas Lima will battle Andrey Koreshkov, but after that, he’s looking to fight again as soon as possible, and for GLORY if need be.
Recently Bellator announced a September 19th card… Read More
Douglas Lima Says Brother Dhiego “Has All The Skills to Fight Anybody”, But Believes Quick Turnaround Fight Was a Mistake
By Kelsey Mowatt
After having a memorable 2014 campaign, Dhiego Lima has incurred some significant setbacks in 2015, and his brother Douglas believes it’s time for the welterweight to take a break.
Dhiego Lima entered TUF 19 armed… Read More
Bellator 140: Douglas Lima’s Enjoying Life Without “Walking Around at 205, 210”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Douglas Lima’s stock has likely never been higher, the Bellator welterweight champ decided it was time to make a change, after he was sent to the sidelines once again earlier this year.
Lima was scheduled to… Read More
Bellator Champ Douglas Lima Talks Paul Daley, Says “Semtex” is Still in His Sights
By Kelsey Mowatt
Douglas Lima may be focused on his upcoming scrap with Andrey Koreshkov, but that doesn’t mean the Bellator welterweight champ has forgotten about Paul Daley…
The two were scheduled to fight back on February… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features Bellator Champ Douglas Lima
By FCF Staff
The latest podcast from Full Contact Fighter features a talk with Bellator’s welterweight champ, Douglas Lima.
Lima is scheduled to fight former tourney winner Andrey Koreshkov on July 17th at Bellator 140. In addition to the upcoming… Read More
Bellator 140: Douglas Lima to Defend Belt Versus Andrey Koreshkov
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that the promotion’s welterweight champion, Douglas Lima, will battle former tourney winner Andrey Koreshkov on July 17th. The bout will headline Bellator 140, which will be hosted by the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville,… Read More
Bellator’s Paul Daley And Douglas Lima Verbally Spar After Latter Announces Injury
By FCF Staff
It loos as though the injury woes of Douglas Lima continue, as Bellator’s welterweight champ is reporting that he’s had to drop out of his February 27th scrap with Paul Daley.
Lima and Daley were scheduled to… Read More
Bellator 134: Douglas Lima Says He’s Better Than Ever, Despite “The Most Frustrating Year of my Life”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Douglas Lima may have laid claim to Bellator’s welterweight title in April, but as 2014 draws to a close, the punishing striker says the year’s been an extremely frustrating one overall.
Due to injuries, the 26 year-old… Read More
Bellator Champ Douglas Lima Says Facing Paul Daley is the Fight he Needs
By Kelsey Mowatt
If someone were looking for evidence that Bellator is fully embracing Scott Coker’s vision of promoting, they need look no further than the February 27th bout between Douglas Lima and Paul Daley.
Lima, in many… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Bellator’s Douglas Lima, UFC’s Joe Proctor and MFC’s Graham Spencer
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with Bellator welterweight champ Douglas Lima, UFC lightweight Joe Proctor, and MFC featherweight champ, Graham Spencer.
Lima is scheduled to return to action on February 27th, when… Read More
Bellator: Douglas Lima vs. Paul Daley, Patricio “Pitbull” vs. Daniel Straus Among Bouts Booked
By FCF Staff
On the night that Bellator is hosting it’s 131st event, the organization has announced several headlining fights for its early 2015 schedule.
Some of the bouts that have been booked include featherweight champ Patricio… Read More
Bellator 117 Uncut Features Douglas Lima, Patricky “Pitbull”, Derek Anderson and More
Bellator 117: Douglas Lima Kicks Way to Welterweight Championship
By FCF Staff
After winning two welterweight tournaments, Douglas Lima laid claim to Bellator’s vacant championship tonight in Council Bluffs, Iowa, by putting Rick Hawn away with leg kicks.
From the beginning of the bout, Lima battered Hawn’s left leg… Read More
Bellator 117 Weigh-in Results: Douglas Lima and Rick Hawn Ready for Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s welterweight title fight tomorrow night in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a go, as both Douglas Lima and Rick Hawn made weight today for the card’s main event.
Lima came in at 169.8 for the five round… Read More
Bellator 117: Douglas Lima Believes Power Advantage is His, But Expecting “Explosive” Title Fight With Rick Hawn
By Kelsey Mowatt
While many people believed that Douglas Lima would secure a rematch with Ben Askren at some juncture, due to the former champ’s departure, Lima will face another man for Bellator’s welterweight belt. This Friday night,… Read More
Bellator 117: Douglas Lima Plans to Get Title And “Defend it Forever”, Says he “Can’t Hate” on Ben Askren
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Douglas Lima battles Rick Hawn on April 18th, just over two years will have gone by since “The Phenom” challenged Ben Askren for the Bellator welterweight title in 2012. Although Lima was… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Bellator Tourney Winner Douglas Lima, Combate Americas COO Mike Afromowitz
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt talks with Bellator welterweight contender Douglas Lima and Combate Americas COO Mike Afromowitz.
Lima is coming off his second tournament win with Bellator, and will… Read More
Bellator’s Nathan Coy “Disappointed” About Ben Askren’s Departure, Believes Douglas Lima Doesn’t Receive Enough Credit
By Kelsey Mowatt
Prior to making his Bellator debut last September, Nathan Coy relayed he had Ben Askren in his sights, despite the fact the welterweight champ was a free agent. Although there was considerable speculation that… Read More
Bellator 117: Douglas Lima to Battle Rick Hawn For Welterweight Title
By FCF Staff
Bellator continues to reveal the promotion’s upcoming schedule, and today the promotion confirmed that Douglas Lima will battle Rick Hawn for the vacant title on April 18th. The bout will headline Bellator 117, which will be… Read More
Bellator’s Douglas Lima Hopes to Battle “All of the Top Guys in the World” in Quest to be the Best
By Kelsey Mowat
For quite some time now, Bellator champion Ben Askren has often been cited in discussions, regarding who are some of the sport’s top welterweights not currently under the UFC banner. Now, thanks to a… Read More