Former UFC title contender Rory MacDonald will officially ply his trade under the banner of Bellator MMA.MacDonald, a free-agent welterweight, signed an exclusive multiyear contract with Bellator on Friday in the promotions most prominent signing to date of a former UFC fighter.ESPN.com ranks MacDonald (18-4), 27, as the No. 4-ranked fighter in the world at 170 pounds.Theres no denying that Rory MacDonald was the cream of the crop when it comes to free agents in MMA, Bellator president Scott Coker said. As I say all the time, if there is a free agent out there, were going to talk to them. If they fit our model, were going to make a hard push to bring them over here.Fighting out of TriStar MMA in Montreal, MacDonald joins a Bellator welterweight division topped by current champion Andrey Koreshkov, who defeated former UFC champion Benson Henderson in his first title defense in April.There are multiple reasons why I chose to fight for Bellator MMA and Scott Coker, MacDonald said. One, they have given me the opportunity to develop and grow a business together. Two, because I already feel respected by the promotion as a professional athlete. And last but not least, because Bellator is offering a setup that no one in the world can offer me.MacDonald is the latest former UFC fighter to sign with Bellator, joining the likes of?Quinton Rampage Jackson, Phil Davis, Tito Ortiz, Cheick Kongo and Stephan Bonnar.A native of Quesnel in British Columbia, MacDonald owns nine UFC victories, including wins over current welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, B.J. Penn and Nate Diaz. MacDonald was stopped in the fifth round by former champion Robbie Lawler in 2015s fight of the year.He lost a five-round decision to Stephen Thompson in June, in what turned out to be MacDonald final UFC fight.Im very happy that we were able to work out a deal with Rory, Coker said. I cant wait to see him bring his menacing style to the Bellator cage.MacDonald, who was in attendance at Fridays Bellator 160 card in Anaheim, California, where his signing was announced, was called out on the broadcast by current Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler, who said he would be interested in moving up in weight.I want the biggest fights Bellator has to offer, Chandler said. Rory MacDonald just joined the ranks of Bellator. Im not afraid to gain a few [pounds]. Im about 192 right now, so Im not afraid to step up and do that. So lets do it.Authentic Custom Mariners Jersey . Galatasaray said in a statement on its website Monday that Mancini signed a three-year contract and will be paid 3.5 million euros for the upcoming season, with his salary upped to 4. Custom Mariners Jersey China . The Browns coaching search remains incomplete. http://www.custommarinersjersey.com/ . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. Cheap Custom Mariners Jersey . Rinne played two periods in his first game since left hip surgery in early May. Gabriel Bourque scored 3:07 into the second period and Austin Watson tallied 5:15 later for Nashville. Custom Edgar Martinez Jersey . PAUL, Minn.FULLERTON, Calif. -- Charles Cooke scored 20 points and Scoochie Smith added 17 as Dayton cruised to an 84-74 victory over Portland on Friday in the Wooden Legacy Tournament.Five players scored in double figures for Dayton (3-2), which advanced to the fifth-place game against New Mexico on Sunday in Anaheim.The Flyers scored inside the paint early and often and shot the ball well from long range, making 10 of 22 3-pointers.Alex Wintering scored a game-high 31 points -- including 15 from the free-throw line -- and added eight aassists but also had eight turnovers for Portland.ddddddddddddPortland (3-2) won three games in a row to start the season before falling to No. 14 UCLA and Dayton in the tournament. Portland plays Cal State Northridge in the seventh-place game on Sunday.Portland outrebounded Dayton 34-27 and cut the lead to three points early in the second half but thats as close as it would get the rest of the way. ' ' '