Bellator 232 Recap: Lima Triumphs, Daley and Mix Impress

Bellator 232 took place on October 26, 2019, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Douglas Lima defeated Rory MacDonald to regain the welterweight championship and win the welterweight grand prix’s $1 million prize. Paul Daley and Patchy Mix supplied supporting finishes, while one initially announced win was later overturned.

Lima Reclaims Welterweight Title

Douglas Lima emerged as the biggest winner of the night, defeating Rory MacDonald via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) to reclaim the welterweight title. This victory not only marked Lima’s third time as the 170-pound champ but also earned him a $1 million prize.

Daley’s Powerful Left Hand

Paul Daley also had a standout performance, defeating Saad Awad via TKO in the second round. Daley’s powerful left hand proved to be the deciding factor in the showdown, improving his record to 42-17-2 with 33 of his victories coming via knockout/TKO.

Mix’s Quick Submission

Patrick Mix put his undefeated record on the line against Isaiah Chapman and came out victorious, ending the fight in the first round with a submission. This win improved Mix’s record to 12-0, further establishing him as a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division.

Other Notable Performances

Manny Muro defeated Nick Newell by split decision. Kevin Ferguson Jr.’s initially announced technical knockout of Craig Campbell was subsequently overturned to a no contest after commission review identified illegal blows to the back of the head. The updated official result, rather than the original cage-side announcement, belongs in this historical recap.

Event Perspective

Lima won the championship rematch on scores of 49–46, 50–45 and 50–45. Daley stopped Saad Awad in round two, while Mix submitted Isaiah Chapman in round one. Lance Gibson Jr.’s knockout of Dominic Jones and Devin Powell’s submission of Marcus Surin added preliminary finishes.

Why the Event Mattered

The welterweight final awarded both a championship and a tournament prize to Lima. The later Ferguson–Campbell ruling illustrates a separate issue: official results can change after an event when a commission reviews a foul.

Sources

MMA Fighting: event-night results; MMA Fighting: commission overturns Ferguson–Campbell result; Event results record.

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