The reigning Bellator welterweight champion released a lengthy statement Tuesday confirming that he will defend his title against undefeated black belt Neiman Gracie on June 14 at Bellator 222 in a semifinal bout of the promotion’s welterweight grand prix.
Questions have surrounded MacDonald’s fighting future following his Bellator 220 bout against Jon Fitch this past weekend, which saw MacDonald advance in the welterweight tournament and retain his belt with a majority draw decision.
After the bout, in a moment of rare candor, MacDonald expressed doubts about his desire to continue fighting.