Bellator keeps two of their stars by resigning welterweight champion Douglas “The Phenom” Lima and women’s flyweight champion Ilima-Lei “The Ilimanator” Macfarlane to new multi-year multi-fight contracts. This was reported by MMA Junkie’s Nolan King and announced by Bellator yesterday.
In a statement taken by MMA Junkie, Bellator President Scott Coker said this regarding the announcement of Lima and Macfarlane resigning.
“Both Douglas Lima and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane continue to prove they are two of the most dominant fighters on the Bellator roster,” Bellator president Scott Coker said in a statement. “They made their Bellator debuts very early on in their careers, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. As champions, both have taken on all challenges and have succeeded in every opportunity. I look forward to watching them continue their careers with us.”