5. [autotag]Douglas Lima[/autotag]
Age: 32
Debut: Bellator 49 on Sept. 10, 2011
Number of fights: 17
Number of wins: 14
Lima has been one of the most prominent figures in Bellator welterweight history, winning the division’s championship on three separate occasions, winning multiple tournaments and essentially cleaning out the division of all relevant competition.
“The Phenom” most recently had a major achievement in winning the promotion’s welterweight grand prix, and now he looks for his crowning moment as he goes for a second belt by moving to middleweight to face Gegard Mousasi for the vacant strap at Bellator 242 on May 9 in San Jose, Calif.
4. [autotag]David Rickels[/autotag]
Age: 31
Debut: Bellator 40 on April 9, 2011
Number of fights: 23
Number of wins: 15
Rickels has the distinction of being just one of three fighters on this list who has never won a Bellator championship. He’s made up for that, though, by being the most active fighter in the history of the organization and racking up many wins along the way.
Unfortunately, Rickels will not have the chance to climb the list any further. He parted ways with Bellator in late 2019 after nearly nine years and has transitioned sports to join Bare Knuckle FC.