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Lyoto Machida responds to Gegard Mousasi: Everything he says ‘motivates me’

Lyoto Machida is the newest addition to the Bellator middleweight division, and he’s fueling up with everything Gegard Mousasi has been saying about him.

“The Dragon,” who defeated current Bellator champion Mousasi via unanimous decision after five rounds back in 2014 in the UFC, told MMA Fighting he’s targeting an October or November date to make his Bellator debut — and he is in the promotion to become champion.

Mousasi has accused Machida of using steroids and being greased when they fought in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, and “The Dragon” responded to his comments in an interview with MMA Fighting.