1 2 … 3 MMA Junkie Radio co-host Dan Tom breaks down Bellator’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for Bellator 222. Bellator 222 takes place Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York. The main card streams on DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie. Rory MacDonald (20-5-1 MMA, 2-1-1 BMMA) Staple info: Height: 6’0″ Age: 29 Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 76″ Last fight: Draw with Jon Fitch (April 27, 2019) Camp: Tristar/Toshido MMA (Canada) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Bellator welterweight champion + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt + 7 KO victories + 7 submission wins + 7 first-round finishes + Long and accurate jab ^ Manages distance well + Solid kicking acumen + Diverse takedown ability ^ Well-timed level changes + Excellent transitional grappler ^ Works well from topside Neiman Gracie (9-0 MMA, 7-0 BMMA) Staple info: Height: 6’0″ Age: 30 Weight: 170 lbs
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Bellator 222 breakdown: Can Neiman Gracie topple Rory MacDonald for title? – MMA Junkie