The welterweight championship bout between Douglas Lima and Rory MacDonald may no longer be the official main event at Bellator 192, but according to the reigning titlist, it nonetheless has significant historical implications.
“It’s one of the best fights at welterweight right now,” Lima said during a recent conference call. “It doesn’t matter which organization, at welterweight this is one of the best fights ever.”
MacDonald has been perhaps the most celebrated free agent acquisition for Bellator during a period when the California-based promotion has made it is business to sign high-profile stars.