Gerald Harris Signs New Multi-Fight Deal After Bellator 198 Loss

Gerald Harris has been signed to a new multi-fight deal following his loss to Rafael Lovato Jr. at Bellator 198. MMAjunkie confirmed with a Bellator official on Monday that Harris has been signed to a deal with the company and spoke with Harris. Highlights are belows:

On signing a new multi-fight deal despite his loss: “Trust me, the risk was definitely worth the reward in this fight.”

On taking the bout: “I knew there was a risk of me taking an L. I was like, ‘I’m not in the best shape in the world, but I hit hard as (expletive), and I’ve been training. I’m going to go out there and try to knock his ass out.”

On signing with Bellator: “When you go back to local cards, and you start selling tickets, that kind of hurts your ego. And I don’t have an ego.”