Bellator 222 Highlights: Rory MacDonald Thwarts Neiman Gracie

Rory MacDonald is moving on to the finals in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix. MacDonald put his 170-pound gold on the line against Neiman Gracie earlier tonight (June 14). The bout headlined Bellator 222 inside Madison Square Garden in New Y…

Rory MacDonald is moving on to the finals in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix. MacDonald put his 170-pound gold on the line against Neiman Gracie earlier tonight (June 14). The bout headlined Bellator 222 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Gracie was certainly a formidable foe, but MacDonald was just a step […]

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Bellator 222 Highlights: Lyoto Machida Pounds Chael Sonnen Into Retirement

Chael Sonnen’s mixed martial arts (MMA) career has come to an end. In the co-main event of tonight’s (Fri. June 14, 2019) Bellator 222 event from New York City’s Madison Square Garden, former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida picked up a TKO win over Chael Sonnen. Machida nailed Sonnen with a knee as he […]

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Chael Sonnen’s mixed martial arts (MMA) career has come to an end.

In the co-main event of tonight’s (Fri. June 14, 2019) Bellator 222 event from New York City’s Madison Square Garden, former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida picked up a TKO win over Chael Sonnen. Machida nailed Sonnen with a knee as he came in on a takedown, and finished “The Bad Guy” on the ground for the win.

After the loss, Sonnen announced his retirement from MMA. Check out the finish to the fight here:

Bellator 222 continues to roll on. You can follow along with LowKickMMA’s live coverage of the event here. We’ll continue to bring you the best highlights of the night as the event rolls on.

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Chael Sonnen Announces Retirement From MMA Following TKO Loss To Lyoto Machida At Bellator 222

Longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Chael Sonnen has announced his retirement from the sport. Earlier tonight (Fri. June 14, 2019) Sonnen was defeated in the co-main event of Bellator 222 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida finished “The Bad Guy” in the second round after […]

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Longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Chael Sonnen has announced his retirement from the sport.

Earlier tonight (Fri. June 14, 2019) Sonnen was defeated in the co-main event of Bellator 222 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida finished “The Bad Guy” in the second round after dropping Sonnen with a knee, and finishing him with some nasty ground-and-pound on the canvas.

In his post-fight interview with “Big” John McCarthy, Sonnen announced that this would be his last fight in MMA competition. Sonnen placed his gloves in the center of the cage and walked away.

Check out his announcement below:

“I’m walking out, I appreciate the memories, and goodbye.”

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Chael Sonnen Announces His Retirement Following Bellator 222 Loss

Chael Sonnen has decided it’s time to walk away from mixed martial arts competition. In the co-main event of Bellator 222, Sonnen took on former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder Lyoto Machida. Sonnen tried press…

Chael Sonnen has decided it’s time to walk away from mixed martial arts competition. In the co-main event of Bellator 222, Sonnen took on former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder Lyoto Machida. Sonnen tried pressuring “The Dragon,” but two devastating knees to his jaw were just too much to handle. Machida won […]

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Bellator 222 Highlights: Dillon Danis Remains Undefeated, Gets Armbar Submission

Dillon Danis is still undefeated in mixed martial arts (MMA). Danis submitted Max Humphrey in the closing seconds of the first round of their main card meeting at tonight’s (Fri. June 14, 2019) Bellator 222 event from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Once again, Danis’ jiu-jitsu arsenal continues to be a problem for […]

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Dillon Danis is still undefeated in mixed martial arts (MMA).

Danis submitted Max Humphrey in the closing seconds of the first round of their main card meeting at tonight’s (Fri. June 14, 2019) Bellator 222 event from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Once again, Danis’ jiu-jitsu arsenal continues to be a problem for those who share the cage with him.

It will be interesting to see the level of competition Danis receives moving forward. Check out Danis’ latest submission win here:

Bellator 222 continues to roll on. You can follow along with LowKickMMA’s live coverage of the event here. We’ll continue to bring you the best highlights of the night as the event rolls on.

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Bellator 222 Highlights: Patrick Mix Gets Quick Submission Over Ricky Bandejas

Bellator 222 continues to deliver some great finishes. As the main card rolls on, Patrick Mix just pulled off an impressive submission in his promotional debut. Mix came right out the gate, jumped on Bandejas’ back, and locked in the rear-naked choke as Bandejas was standing. Bandejas eventually fell to the canvas and was forced […]

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Bellator 222 continues to deliver some great finishes. As the main card rolls on, Patrick Mix just pulled off an impressive submission in his promotional debut.

Mix came right out the gate, jumped on Bandejas’ back, and locked in the rear-naked choke as Bandejas was standing. Bandejas eventually fell to the canvas and was forced to tap out from the choke.

Check out the sick finish right here:

Bellator 222 continues to roll on. You can follow along with LowKickMMA’s live coverage of the event here. We’ll continue to bring you the best highlights of the night as the event rolls on.

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