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Lyoto Machida signs with Bellator MMA

Riding a two-fight win streak, former UFC champion Lyoto Machida heads to Bellator MMA for the foreseeable future.

ESPN was the first to report that Lyoto Machida and Bellator agreed to the terms of a multi-fight contract. Bellator soon after released an official statement.

“Bellator is pleased to announce the signing of former world champion Lyoto Machida to an exclusive, multi-fight agreement,” Bellator officials said in a statement. “We look forward to seeing ‘The Dragon’ compete inside the Bellator cage in the near future.