NEW YORK – Rory MacDonald says Bellator’s ideal timeline for his welterweight grand prix final with Douglas Lima isn’t one that works for him. After competing twice in the span of less than two months, MacDonald (21-5-1 MMA, 3-1-1 BMMA), who defeated Neiman Gracie (9-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) by unanimous decision in Friday night’s Bellator 222 headliner to defend his welterweight title, said he’s in need of a break before facing Lima (31-7 MMA, 13-3 BMMA). Bellator president Scott Coker said post-fight that he’s targeting the tournament final to take place in September, but MacDonald stated that won’t happen. “It’s unrealistic for me,” MacDonald told MMA Junkie at the Bellator 222 post-fight news conference.
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Rory MacDonald shuts down Bellator’s ‘unrealistic’ timeline for Douglas Lima rematch – MMA Junkie