Bellator MMA returns to the Big Apple on Friday, June 14 for Bellator 222 live from Madison Square Garden. The event features two title fights, a standout bout between two former UFC stars, and a number of up-and-coming rising prospects in mixed martial arts.
The main event features the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix semifinal between current champion Rory MacDonald and undefeated Neiman Gracie which will also be an official title defense. In the co-main event, former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida takes on multiple-time title challenger Chael Sonnen.
To open the main card, Darrion Caldwell defends the bantamweight championship against Kyoji Horiguchi.
Other prominent fighters on the main card include jiu-jitsu ace Dillon Danis, former champion Eduardo Dantos, wrestling phenom Aaron Pico, and former boxing champion Heather Hardy.
All of the information you need to watch tonight’s event can be seen below.
Bellator 222: Fight Time & Viewing Details
Event: Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie
Date: Friday, June 14, 2019
Location: New York, New York
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Main Card Time: 10:00 P.M. EST
Broadcast: Bellator.com, Paramount, DAZN
How To Watch Bellator 222 Online
Bellator 222 will begin this Friday, June 14, 2019, at 10:00 P.M. and can be watched online via Paramount, DAZN and Bellator.com. Here are your options in detail:
Bellator.com
Preliminary bouts for Bellator 222 will be available on Bellator.com and Paramount.com.
Paramount Network
Formerly known as Paramount Network is the exclusive broadcasting partner of Bellator MMA. For those without a television subscription, the Bellator 222 preliminary card will air live on Bellator.com and Paramount.com, while also being available online via the network’s online website.
Sling TV
Bellator 222 begins at 10:00 P.M. ET, you may stream the fights for free via Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the Sling TV app for your computer, phone or mobile device to start streaming.
DAZN
DAZN will be streaming Bellator 222 as part of an action-packed weekend on the video streaming service. DAZN costs just $9.99 a month and overs over 100 fight nights a year. The platform offers fights from from Matchroom USA, Golden Boy Promotions, Bellator, World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas; all live and on demand. If you are not currently a subscriber of DAZN, you can SIGN UP to start your subscription and get your first month free.
Bellator 222 Fight Card
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MAIN CARD (DAZN, 10:00 p.m. ET)
- Champ Rory MacDonald (169.4) vs. Neiman Gracie (169.8) – for welterweight title; grand prix semifinal
- Lyoto Machida (204.4) vs. Chael Sonnen (205.6)
- Dillon Danis (175) vs. Max Humphrey (174)
- Ricky Bandejas (136) vs. Patrick Mix (135.6)
- Juan Archuleta (145.8) vs. Eduardo Dantas (145.6)
- Champ Darrion Caldwell (134.6) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (134.4) – for bantamweight title
PRELIMINARY CARD (Bellator.com, 6:30 p.m. ET)
- Adam Borics (145.4) vs. Aaron Pico (145.4)
- Heather Hardy (127.8) vs. Taylor Turner (127.8)
- Larkyn Dasch (125.8) vs. Valerie Loureda (125)
- Robson Gracie Jr. (168.6) vs. Oscar Vera (168.8)
- Mike Kimbel (136.6)* vs. Sebastian Ruiz (135.6)
- Haim Gozali (178) vs. Gustavo Wurlitzer (176)
- Rena Kubota (111.2) vs. Lindsey VanZandt (111.4)
- Phil Hawes (186) vs. Michael Wilcox (185.4)
- Marcus Surin (185.6) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (154)
- Brandon Medina (124.8) vs. Brandon Polcare (126)
- Whitney Francois (163.8) vs. Kastriot Xhema (164.6)
- John Beneduce (146) vs. Kenny Rivera ()
*Kimbel missed 136-pound bantamweight limit by .6 pounds.