Rory MacDonald gave us all plenty to talk about following his majority draw with Jon Fitch at this past Saturday’s Bellator 220. And while the immediate questions surrounding the long-term prognosis of his career are inevitable, there is a simpler issue to address, as well: Should MacDonald (20-5-1 MMA, 2-1-1 BMMA) have been granted passage to the semifinals of Bellator’s welterweight grand prix? With the fight ruled a draw, Bellator officials confirmed the rules of the tournament allow the champion to move forward in the bracket. But is that fair? After all, the one judge that did pick a winner leaned toward Fitch (31-7-2 MMA, 1-0-1 BMMA). Would a rematch be a better option, perhaps
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Daily Debate results: Should Rory MacDonald have advanced in Bellator’s grand prix? – MMA Junkie