Legacy Fighting Alliance welterweight champion Jaleel
Willis has signed an exclusive, multi-fight contract with
Bellator MMA.
The California-based promotion confirmed the deal following an
initial report from
MMAjunkie.com on Sunday. A date and opponent for Willis’ second
Bellator appearance were not revealed. The Memphis Judo and
Jiu-Jitsu product previously competed for the organization in 2016,
when he outpointed Omar
Johnson at Bellator 162.
The 28-year-old Willis claimed welterweight gold with a five-round
verdict against Vinicius
de Jesus at LFA 88 on Aug. 21. Willis owns a 13-2 professional
mark overall and has earned five of his victories by KO/TKO and
eight via decision.