Bellator 253’s Jaleel Willis: Last-minute debut fallout felt like a ‘bank robbery’
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Jaleel Willis spoke to MMA Junkie on Tuesday ahead of his fight at Bellator 253.
Willis (13-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), who meets Mark Lemminger (11-2 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) in a welterweight matchup, discusses his originally scheduled debut with Patricky Freire falling apart on fight day in October, finding a home in the welterweight division after missing weight previously, and much more.
Watch the full pre-fight interview with Willis above.
Bellator 253 takes place Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena. The main card airs on CBS Sports Network following prelims streamed on MMA Junkie.
Bellator 253’s Jaleel Willis: Last-minute debut fallout felt like a ‘bank robbery’
