Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch
Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

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Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

2019
Movie
180 min
English

The event featured in the main event a Bellator Welterweight Championship bout between the champion Rory MacDonald and Jon Fitch. The bout served as both a title defense for MacDonald and a quarter-final match in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix. The event featured a Bellator Women's Flyweight Championship bout between the champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Veta Arteaga.

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Director: N/AGenres: Sports, Combat Sports, MMA

Plot Summary

Bellator 220 featured a high-stakes welterweight championship bout between Rory MacDonald and Jon Fitch, a rematch that determined the future of the division. The undercard also showcased exciting matchups, including a grappling showdown between Neiman Gracie and Ed Ruth, and other MMA contests.

Critical Reception

Bellator 220 was generally well-received by MMA fans for its championship main event and competitive undercard. The event delivered on the promise of a significant welterweight clash, though some critics noted the deliberate pace of the main fight.

What Reviewers Say

  • A highly anticipated welterweight championship rematch.

  • The undercard featured several exciting matchups and rising stars.

  • The main event was a tactical and cautious battle between two veteran fighters.

Google audience: Audience reception for Bellator 220 focused on the significance of the main event and the overall card's entertainment value. Fans appreciated the championship stakes and the continued expansion of Bellator's talent pool.

Fun Fact

The main event between Rory MacDonald and Jon Fitch was a rematch of their bout at UFC 113 in 2010, where MacDonald won by unanimous decision. This Bellator 220 bout, however, ended in a majority draw, meaning MacDonald retained his Bellator Welterweight World Championship.

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