Bellator 220 Results: Rory MacDonald Vs. Jon Fitch In Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix

By Dana Becker

Needless to say, it wasn't the best "win" of Rory MacDonald's career at Bellator 220, but it was enough. MacDonald advanced in the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix and earned a title defense after his bout vs. Jon Fitch was declared a majority draw.

Fitch earned one scorecard, 48-46, but the other two ruled it 47-47. With his standing as the champion, MacDonald advanced to meet Neiman Gracie in the semifinals.

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane had no trouble defending her female flyweight belt, as she forced the doctor at cageside to stop her co-main event fight with Veta Arteaga. Macfarlane, unbeaten in her MMA career, badly damaged Arteaga, with the bout ending in the third round.

Former UFC champion Benson Henderson pulled out a split decision over Adam Piccolotti and ex-Bellator champion Phil Davis bested Liam McGeary via TKO in the third round.

Complete results can be found below:

Rory MacDonald vs. Jon Fitch declared a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47)

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane def. Veta Arteaga via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 1:50 of Round 3 to remain Bellator female flyweight champion

Benson Henderson def. Adam Piccolotti via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis def. Liam McGeary via TKO (strikes) at 4:11 of Round 3

Gaston Bolanos def. Nathan Stolen via KO (strike) at 2:21 of Round 1

Abraham Vaesau def. Justin Roswell via TKO (strikes) at 1:59 of Round 1

Jordan Williams def. Diego Herzog via TKO (strikes) at 1:21 of Round 3

Josh San Diego def. Brandon Laroco via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Hyder Amil def. Paradise Vaovasa via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:34 of Round 1

Chuck Campbell def. Bruno Casillas via KO (strike) at 1:46 of Round 1

Cass Bell def. Peter Ishiguro via KO (strike) at 3:00 of Round 1

Aviv Gozali def. Travis Crain via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:15 of Round 1

Brandon Faumui def. Chris Avila via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Matthew Perez def. Justin Tenedora via KO (strike) at 4:52 of Round 1

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