Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima has pulled out of his upcoming title defense against Paul Daley at next month’s Bellator 134.
Lima confirmed on Tuesday that he is out of the fight and this comes after Daley posted on Facebook that Lima was out. In addition, Daley stated that he will remain on the Bellator 134 card.
Why Lima did not cite the injury that has caused him to pull out of the fight, sources have told TheMMAReport.com that Lima pulled out due to a knee injury.
Bellator 134 will take place from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on February 27th and with Lima being out, it’s unknown what the new main event will be.
Stay tuned to TheMMAReport.com for updates on this fight card.