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Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie
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- Friday 06.14.2019 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: DAZN
- Name: Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie
- Also Known As: Bellator NYC
- Promotion: Bellator MMA
- Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Location: New York City, New York, United States
- Enclosure: Cage
- TV Announcers: Mauro Ranallo, John McCarthy
- Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
- Post-Fight Interviews: John McCarthy
- MMA Bouts: 18
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Promotion Links:
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Rory MacDonald defeats Neiman Gracie via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Lyoto Machida defeats Chael Sonnen via KO/TKO, Flying Knee to Ground and Pound | 0:22 Round 2 of 3, 5:22 Total Bout Page | |
| Dillon Danis defeats Max Humphrey via Submission, Armbar | 4:28 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Patchy Mix defeats Ricky Bandejas via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:06 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Juan Archuleta defeats Eduardo Dantas via KO/TKO, Overhand Right | 4:59 Round 2 of 3, 9:59 Total Bout Page | |
| Kyoji Horiguchi defeats Darrion Caldwell via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Brandon Polcare defeats Brandon Medina via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 4:33 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Kastriot Xhema defeats Whitney Jean Francois via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:17 Round 2 of 3, 8:17 Total Bout Page | |
| John Beneduce defeats Kenny Rivera via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Taylor Turner defeats Heather Hardy via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:53 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Ádám Borics defeats Aaron Pico via KO/TKO, Flying Knee to Ground and Pound | 3:55 Round 2 of 3, 8:55 Total Bout Page | |
| Valerie Loureda defeats Larkyn Dasch via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Lindsey VanZandt defeats Rena Kubota via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:04 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Haim Gozali defeats Gustavo Wurlitzer via Submission, Triangle Choke | 4:02 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Mike Kimbel defeats Sebastian Ruiz via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Robson Gracie Jr. defeats Oscar Vera via Submission, Armbar | 3:15 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Marcus Surin defeats Nekruz Mirkhojaev via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Phil Hawes defeats Michael Wilcox via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut) | 5:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses
2019.04.09
9:58 AM ET
bout announced
Dillon Danis vs. Max Humphrey at 175 lbs (79.4 kg)
04.09.2019 | 1:51 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 776th
I hope Dillon Danis gets he's ass kicked.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." - Jason Kidd
04.11.2019 | 12:45 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 541st
Danis vs. Humphrey
Dillon Danis, SUB, R1
Dillon danis is a bum but he got this.
Dillon Danis, SUB, R1
Dillon danis is a bum but he got this.
"i am plaka"
2019.04.16
9:22 AM ET
bout announced
Nekruz Mirkhojaev vs. Marcus Surin at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
2019.04.21
10:36 AM ET
bout rumored
Darrion Caldwell vs. Kyoji Horiguchi II at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
2019.04.21
11:47 AM ET
event start time updated
From Friday, June 14 at 9:00pm ET to Friday, June 14 at 10:00pm ET
2019.04.21
11:47 AM ET
event picks deadline updated
Fantasy picks now lock at Friday, June 14 at 7:30pm ET
2019.04.28
11:10 PM ET
bout status update
Caldwell vs. Horiguchi II Changed from Rumored to Confirmed
2019.04.30
4:10 PM ET
bout announced
Rory MacDonald vs. Neiman Gracie at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
2019.05.01
6:08 PM ET
bout announced
Ricky Bandejas vs. Patchy Mix at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
2019.05.03
11:54 PM ET
bout announced
Mike Kimbel vs. Sebastian Ruiz at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
05.05.2019 | 9:29 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 18 Winners, 6 Perfect, 920 Points | Tied for 30th with 1 other
Sonnen vs. Machida
Lyoto Machida, TKO, R2
Machidas gonna circle for a round throw a couple leg kicks faint a lot then in the 2nd he'll head kick Chael either out or enough for Chael to turtle up and be finished with a few punches
MacDonald vs. Gracie
Neiman Gracie, SUB, R3
People focused on what Rory said in his post fight speech so much that the main issue was forgotten. Rory couldn't beat Jon Fitch! I thought he lost, not a good sign. I think it pretty clear that he's on the downside. Of course the Lawler fight done lasting damage but also Condit smashed his face in nearly 10 yrs ago, more recently the Lima fight was a war, his nose is wrecked Mousasi crushed him and of course now there's Jesus! I like Rory but I can't pick him anymore. If Fitch can beat you then a young hungry super dangerous Gracie can beat you
Caldwell vs. Horiguchi II
Kyoji Horiguchi, TKO, R2
IMO Horiguchi is the best fighter P4P outside the UFC. I hope he wins the title and stays to defend with Bellatlr a few times
Bandejas vs. Mix
Patrick Mix, SUB, R2
Patrick Mix is 1 to watch. He's gonna be challenging for the Bellator Bantamweight title by this time next year
Kimbel vs. Ruiz
Sebastian Ruiz, SUB, R3
Kimbel is the definition of a hype job!
Lyoto Machida, TKO, R2
Machidas gonna circle for a round throw a couple leg kicks faint a lot then in the 2nd he'll head kick Chael either out or enough for Chael to turtle up and be finished with a few punches
MacDonald vs. Gracie
Neiman Gracie, SUB, R3
People focused on what Rory said in his post fight speech so much that the main issue was forgotten. Rory couldn't beat Jon Fitch! I thought he lost, not a good sign. I think it pretty clear that he's on the downside. Of course the Lawler fight done lasting damage but also Condit smashed his face in nearly 10 yrs ago, more recently the Lima fight was a war, his nose is wrecked Mousasi crushed him and of course now there's Jesus! I like Rory but I can't pick him anymore. If Fitch can beat you then a young hungry super dangerous Gracie can beat you
Caldwell vs. Horiguchi II
Kyoji Horiguchi, TKO, R2
IMO Horiguchi is the best fighter P4P outside the UFC. I hope he wins the title and stays to defend with Bellatlr a few times
Bandejas vs. Mix
Patrick Mix, SUB, R2
Patrick Mix is 1 to watch. He's gonna be challenging for the Bellator Bantamweight title by this time next year
Kimbel vs. Ruiz
Sebastian Ruiz, SUB, R3
Kimbel is the definition of a hype job!
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
2019.05.05
11:13 PM ET
bout announced
Haim Gozali vs. Gustavo Wurlitzer at 175 lbs (79.4 kg)
2019.05.08
5:01 PM ET
bout announced
Heather Hardy vs. Taylor Turner at 128 lbs (58.1 kg)
2019.05.11
6:13 PM ET
bout announced
Aaron Pico vs. Ádám Borics at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
05.12.2019 | 7:45 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 18 Winners, 3 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 398th
Pico vs. Borics
Ádám Borics, TKO, R1
I can't believe people are picking Aaron Pico to beat Adam Borics !
Ádám Borics, TKO, R1
I can't believe people are picking Aaron Pico to beat Adam Borics !
2019.05.16
12:02 AM ET
bout announced
Phil Hawes vs. Michael Wilcox at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
2019.05.18
8:05 PM ET
bout announced
Robson Gracie Jr. vs. Oscar Vera at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
2019.05.18
8:24 PM ET
bout announced
Kastriot Xhema vs. Whitney Jean Francois at 165 lbs (74.8 kg)
2019.05.20
1:28 PM ET
bout announced
Brandon Polcare vs. Brandon Medina at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
2019.05.20
1:30 PM ET
bout status update
Mirkhojaev vs. Surin Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2019.05.20
1:32 PM ET
bout announced
John Beneduce vs. Kenny Rivera at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
05.20.2019 | 9:45 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 18 Winners, 6 Perfect, 920 Points | Tied for 30th with 1 other
Pico vs. Borics
Ádám Borics, TKO, R2
People still on the Pico Hype Train I see. Don't you realize he's got a highlight reel KO'ing bums and he's chinny AF! Borics is the real legit prospect here, just watch him KO Pico
Ádám Borics, TKO, R2
People still on the Pico Hype Train I see. Don't you realize he's got a highlight reel KO'ing bums and he's chinny AF! Borics is the real legit prospect here, just watch him KO Pico
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
2019.05.22
9:32 PM ET
bout announced
Rena Kubota vs. Lindsey VanZandt I at 112 lbs (50.8 kg)
05.26.2019 | 3:53 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 776th
I like Rena, but I think that Lindsey will win.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." - Jason Kidd
05.26.2019 | 10:14 PM ET
Adam vs PIco moved to the prelims
Predictions: 10 of 18 Winners, 3 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 398th
They just moved the best fight on the card to the prelims( I pray they move it back).
2019.05.28
10:49 AM ET
bout announced
Rafael Carvalho vs. Chidi Njokuani at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
2019.05.30
9:55 AM ET
bout announced
Eduardo Dantas vs. Juan Archuleta at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
05.30.2019 | 11:16 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 18 Winners, 5 Perfect, 780 Points | Tied for 209th
Did they decide to move Carvalho vs Njokuani to this event? I thought that was part of the Bellator 224 card.
* Edited at 05.30.2019, 11:16 AM ET *
05.30.2019 | 7:10 PM ET
it is just an error
Predictions: 10 of 18 Winners, 3 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 398th
2019.06.06
4:44 PM ET
bout announced
Valerie Loureda vs. Larkyn Dasch at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
06.10.2019 | 5:03 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 14 of 18 Winners, 6 Perfect, 990 Points | Tied for 6th with 1 other
Gozali vs. Wurlitzer
Haim Gozali, TKO, R2
ring experience makes a huge factor. but 22 losses?
Haim Gozali, TKO, R2
ring experience makes a huge factor. but 22 losses?
"There are no absolutes"
06.10.2019 | 12:16 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 18 Winners, 5 Perfect, 790 Points | Tied for 194th
MacDonald vs. Gracie
Neiman Gracie, SUB, R2
Honestly kinda surprised more ppl aren't taking Gracie here. Look, in my opinion, Rory is on his way out the door (he's got Jesus to blame for taking the "killer" outta him, dnt downvote me, HE SAID IT) And He hasn't looked the same since BEFORE the Lawler fight. IMO, He lost that war with Lima in his Bellator debut, Mousasi crushed him, Annnd he didn't win the Fitch fight either (IMO) Annnd I think Gracie is just a badd matchup for THIS CURRENT Rory Macdonald. I give him 2 rounds, annnd then the new temporary king will be crowned (It's destiny for Lima to get the strap back)
Sonnen vs. Machida
Lyoto Machida, TKO, R2
Goood ******* god Chael, just quit the schtick now. You got yourself that kushy job with ESPN to fall back on. And someone will always tune in to listen to the hilarious **** you say, but dnt torture yourself for embarrassing losses. Just hang it up dude. The game has left you in the dust.
Danis vs. Humphrey
Dillon Danis, SUB, R1
I wish Dillon Danis would be murdered here, but to be smart, I gotta take him here.
Caldwell vs. Horiguchi II
Darrion Caldwell, DEC
Look I like Horiguchi, there's just something about this loss, I expect Caldwell to fix ****. On paper, Which I know better not to trust. Caldwell is 6" taller and has an 8" reach advantage. You'd think he'd use it to his advantage....... you'd think
Dantas vs. Archuleta
Juan Archuleta, DEC
Remember what happened last time Dudu Dántas faced a tough, gritty wrestler....... He got mauled and lost his belt. Expect more of the same here.
Bandejas vs. Mix
Patrick Mix, DEC
Ppl sleeping on Patchy Mix Maaaan
Gozali vs. Wurlitzer
Haim Gozali, SUB, R1
holy ****..... I know 45th fight tends to mean you're highly experienced. But with 20+ wins, comes 20+ losses. Sooo is it fair to say he's experienced at losing!?
Hardy vs. Turner
Heather Hardy, DEC
I keep forgetting Heather Hardy is frickin 37. Yesss, She's got plenty of combat experience, but boxing experience doesn't equate to MMA experience. Still should getta decision win here.
Pico vs. Borics
Aaron Pico, TKO, R2
******* finally they match this kid up with a legit threat to kill his win streak. Adam Boriçs is Noooo ******* joke, I just reallyyyy dnt know which way to go with this one. I'm expecting a KO, within 2 Rounds, but of who......... yeeaaaa Idk.
Hawes vs. Wilcox
Phil Hawes, DEC
Is Phil Hawes really only 4–2???
Gracie Jr. vs. Vera
Robson Gracie Jr., SUB, R1
I honestly can't remember the last time, 2 Gracie's fought on the same card... Anyone know when that happened last?
Neiman Gracie, SUB, R2
Honestly kinda surprised more ppl aren't taking Gracie here. Look, in my opinion, Rory is on his way out the door (he's got Jesus to blame for taking the "killer" outta him, dnt downvote me, HE SAID IT) And He hasn't looked the same since BEFORE the Lawler fight. IMO, He lost that war with Lima in his Bellator debut, Mousasi crushed him, Annnd he didn't win the Fitch fight either (IMO) Annnd I think Gracie is just a badd matchup for THIS CURRENT Rory Macdonald. I give him 2 rounds, annnd then the new temporary king will be crowned (It's destiny for Lima to get the strap back)
Sonnen vs. Machida
Lyoto Machida, TKO, R2
Goood ******* god Chael, just quit the schtick now. You got yourself that kushy job with ESPN to fall back on. And someone will always tune in to listen to the hilarious **** you say, but dnt torture yourself for embarrassing losses. Just hang it up dude. The game has left you in the dust.
Danis vs. Humphrey
Dillon Danis, SUB, R1
I wish Dillon Danis would be murdered here, but to be smart, I gotta take him here.
Caldwell vs. Horiguchi II
Darrion Caldwell, DEC
Look I like Horiguchi, there's just something about this loss, I expect Caldwell to fix ****. On paper, Which I know better not to trust. Caldwell is 6" taller and has an 8" reach advantage. You'd think he'd use it to his advantage....... you'd think
Dantas vs. Archuleta
Juan Archuleta, DEC
Remember what happened last time Dudu Dántas faced a tough, gritty wrestler....... He got mauled and lost his belt. Expect more of the same here.
Bandejas vs. Mix
Patrick Mix, DEC
Ppl sleeping on Patchy Mix Maaaan
Gozali vs. Wurlitzer
Haim Gozali, SUB, R1
holy ****..... I know 45th fight tends to mean you're highly experienced. But with 20+ wins, comes 20+ losses. Sooo is it fair to say he's experienced at losing!?
Hardy vs. Turner
Heather Hardy, DEC
I keep forgetting Heather Hardy is frickin 37. Yesss, She's got plenty of combat experience, but boxing experience doesn't equate to MMA experience. Still should getta decision win here.
Pico vs. Borics
Aaron Pico, TKO, R2
******* finally they match this kid up with a legit threat to kill his win streak. Adam Boriçs is Noooo ******* joke, I just reallyyyy dnt know which way to go with this one. I'm expecting a KO, within 2 Rounds, but of who......... yeeaaaa Idk.
Hawes vs. Wilcox
Phil Hawes, DEC
Is Phil Hawes really only 4–2???
Gracie Jr. vs. Vera
Robson Gracie Jr., SUB, R1
I honestly can't remember the last time, 2 Gracie's fought on the same card... Anyone know when that happened last?
"**** Fentanyl & **** Opiates too..."
06.10.2019 | 1:10 PM ET
Predictions: 13 of 18 Winners, 5 Perfect, 920 Points | Tied for 27th with 2 others
You're nobody until you have fought a Gracie.
"MMA Fan Since Season 2 Of The Ultimate Fighter"
2019.06.10
5:28 PM ET
bout status update
Mirkhojaev vs. Surin Changed from Cancelled to Confirmed
2019.06.11
12:37 AM ET
event picks deadline updated
Fantasy picks now lock at Friday, June 14 at 6:30pm ET
06.12.2019 | 2:54 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 776th
lol at claiming rory lost to lima haha rory won 4 rounds. ppl are overrating gracie hugely and this is a easy fight for rory..... better striker and wrestler by a landslide and is stronger and has better cardio only spot where gracie had advantage is bjj and rory is no slouch there either
"Eat Sleep Gamble on fights 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿"
06.12.2019 | 4:39 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 18 Winners, 6 Perfect, 920 Points | Tied for 30th with 1 other
@NokSuKow I don't think people are overrating Gracie so much as I think people don't know what to make of Rory fight against Fitch and the weird post fight comments about not being able to pull the trigger because of Jesus! When you can't beat 40yr old Fitch that's not a good look. As for the Lima fight yes Rory won, 3 rounds for me, but Lima sent him to the hospital. This is the other issue with Rory, damage, he has taken a lot over his career and maybe he's reached that tipping point where his body can't take anymore?
We'll find out Friday night
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
06.12.2019 | 6:45 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 18 Winners, 5 Perfect, 790 Points | Tied for 194th
@Mikey ... Great minds think alike brother. You picked all that **** ABOUT Rory right outta my head.. Except for the Lima fight. I'm not 100% saying Lima won unanimously. I'd agree with it being real close, annnd I'm ok with the fact that Rory DID WIN THE FIGHT, but I still think he got beat.... But that's just my opinion. And everyone's entitled to theirs
"**** Fentanyl & **** Opiates too..."
06.12.2019 | 6:47 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 456th
Pico should beat a guy like this.
06.12.2019 | 7:20 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 18 Winners, 6 Perfect, 920 Points | Tied for 30th with 1 other
Cheers Brad. Yip, even though Rory beat Lima on the scorecard Lima beat him up and sent him to the hospital! He's taken a LOT of damage and I'm not sure he can take much more? Gracie isn't going to do much damage but neither did Fitch and Rory struggled and although he doesn't do much damage with strikes Gracie finishes with elite BJJ.
@brandonk I'm not so sure about Pico winning. I rate Borics pretty highly, he's a well rounded finisher and he seemed to take another leap after moving to the US and joining Henri Hooft. Obviously Pico is super talented himself but he's chinny and I think Borics has the tools to crack that chin! Great fight between 2 top prospects where the winner should go on to challenge for the title soon after
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
06.12.2019 | 8:24 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 18 Winners, 5 Perfect, 790 Points | Tied for 194th
I agree.... Boriçs is Noooo slouch by any means. I honestly think he's gonna be Pico's toughest test to date. I've been waiting for Bellator to give him a tough fight. I wanna see him put thru the ******* ringer, and claw his way back for the win. We haven't gotten to see that yet, annnd I think Boriçs is the kid to do it, forreal
"**** Fentanyl & **** Opiates too..."
06.12.2019 | 8:46 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 18 Winners, 6 Perfect, 920 Points | Tied for 30th with 1 other
Henry Corrales was pretty tough!
I thought Bellator would give Pico an easier opponent to get him back on track after a pretty brutal KO loss. Corrales switched him off! If he suffers another KO/TKO finish, which Borics is extremely capable of, then the hype is over. Pressures on for Pico
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
06.12.2019 | 9:05 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 18 Winners, 5 Perfect, 790 Points | Tied for 194th
Oooooh yea. Corrales disconnected him from any form of reality. I guess i shoulda worded what I said differently. I meant I wanna see him work thru adversity, and comeback for a hard fought win. Not that I want him to have a tough fight and lose because of it,
"**** Fentanyl & **** Opiates too..."