Bellator 222 will officially be headlined by a five-round, championship fight.
While it initially appeared that a light heavyweight clash between Chael Sonnen and Lyoto Machida would be the featured bout at Madison Square Garden on June 14, the evening’s main event will instead be the welterweight grand prix semifinal between reigning champion Rory MacDonald and Neiman Gracie. MMAjunkie.com first reported the update, and Bellator’s website now indicates that MacDonald vs. Gracie will receive top billing.
The Bellator 222 main card airs exclusive on DAZN beginning at 10 p.