NEW YORK – With his eyes set on re-claiming Bellator’s welterweight title, Douglas Lima was “definitely” frustrated to find that getting there would take longer than expected. “The tournament is good – it’s big,” Lima told MMAjunkie. “They’re doing a big thing with this tournament. But what I wanted is the title. What I wanted is to fight ( Rory MacDonald ) again.” But then again, Lima added, “everything happens for a reason.” Related Scott Coker talks Bellator welterweight grand prix, DAZN's impact, plans for future tourneys With his focus re-shifted toward Bellator’s upcoming welterweight grand prix, and the trilogy bout with fellow ex-champ Andrey Koreshkov that will set it in motion, Lima simply will have to take a different path toward his goal
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Why Bellator welterweight grand prix isn’t ideal for Douglas Lima – MMA Junkie