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Video: Lyoto Machida stops Sonnen with flying knee at Bellator 222, Chael retires

In the co-main event of Bellator 222, long time MMA veterans Lyoto Machida and Chael Sonnen faced off in a light heavyweight match up. In the end, the former UFC champion added another name to his resume, landing a perfectly timed flying knee for yet another highlight reel finish.

After the loss, Sonnen decided to announce his retirement from mixed martial arts.

Check out highlights of the bout below, along with a snippet from our play-by-play:

Lyoto Machida vs. Chael Sonnen

Round 1 - Chael pressing immediately and he dives in on a takedown.