Douglas Lima avenged a key loss in his career on Saturday when he claimed the Bellator welterweight title from Rory MacDonald in the Bellator 232 main event.
On top of taking the belt, Lima (32-7 MMA, 14-3 BMMA) came out the winner of the grand prix tournament when he earned a unanimous decision win over MacDonald (21-6-1 MMA, 3-2-1 BMMA) to take the $1 million prize in the headlining bout, which took place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and streamed on DAZN.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Lima’s title victory over MacDonald at Bellator 232.
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So when is the most anticipated rematch ever supposed to start
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) October 27, 2019
I like that left hook change-up when Lima steps… almost like Rose-JJ 1.
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) October 27, 2019
20-18 Lima, Rory came not to get keg kicked.
— MaddDogg (@NateMillerMMA) October 27, 2019
John McCarthy scored round one for Rory MacDonald despite Rory landing 0 strikes and 0 takedowns. Interesting
— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) October 27, 2019
Lima is pulling away. I got him up 3-0
— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) October 27, 2019
So happy for Lima. Hopefully he starts to get the recognition that he’s work so hard for/has been a long time coming. #Bellator232
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) October 27, 2019
Absolutely thrilled for @PhenomLima.
His entire career he's been in the shadow of his brother. The shadow of fighting outside the UFC.
Tonight confirmed what so many have known all along…he's one of the best in the world.
Three-time world champ..future hall of famer.
— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) October 27, 2019
I’m very happy with your win @PhenomLima! You’re where u deserve to be.Brazil at the top!Soon I’ll repeat your accomplishment obliterating the guys on my GP. Tô mt feliz por sua vitoria,está onde merece!Brasil no topo do mundo!Em breve repetirei esse feito dizimando tb o meu GP.
— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) October 27, 2019
who cares about a mili when dillon danis runs your company douglas you suck
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) October 27, 2019