OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 18: Rory MacDonald of Canada circles Stephen Thompson of the United States in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the TD Place Arena on June 18, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Weekend Warrior: Welterweight Title in Play at Bellator 222

Rory MacDonald. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC (Getty Images)

His transformation from prospect to contender complete, Neiman Gracie now finds himself in position to strike Bellator MMA gold.

The undefeated Brazilian will challenge Rory MacDonald for the undisputed welterweight championship in the Bellator 222 main event on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York. The five-round clash carries the added incentive of…

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