MMA SQUARED: The two most important things from Bellator 222 (and Danis)

Jun 17 2019 by Bloody Elbow

 

It was the end of an era, as one legend stepped down while another added to their growing legacy.

I was cageside at Madison Square Garden, drawing during the fights. It was a cool experience that I’d love to do again. While Rory Macdonald vs Neiman Gracie was an excellent technical fight and part of an ambitious tournament, there were two pivotal moments that have to be noted.

First: Chael Sonnen retired. Long before Conor McGregor, Sonnen revolutionized how fights could be...

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