Former Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima will guarantee himself a shot at the 170-pound title if victorious against unbeaten Michael Page at Bellator 221 in Rosemont, IL, on May 11. But even though that’s his ultimate goal for 2019, “The Phenom” is not overlooking Page right now.
For Lima, who split his camp between Thailand and Atlanta, the matchup against “Venom” presents an interesting clash of different striking styles — and that’s where the Brazilian expects the welterweight grand prix semifinal bout to play out.
”He’s a striker, and he’s pretty good at it.