The following comes from www.mmaweekly.com:
Highly regarded as one of the top middleweight fighters in the world, but not having fought anywhere in nearly a year, Matt Lindland on Friday confirmed to MMAWeekly.com that he has just signed a contract with a new fight promotion.
He dispelled rumors that he had signed with the new Dream promotion in Japan, saying, “I've never talked to them. I actually did sign a contract (Friday) with another company, though.”
Because of the sensitive nature of the promotion he has signed with, Lindland stopped short of saying who the new company is.
“I'm kind of holding off. I sent an email saying, 'when can we make announcements?' I can tell you I signed a very nice contract for three fights within the next twelve months,” he informed.
“June is supposed to be the first event and then from June (2008) until June (2009) I'll have at least three fights. I know it's been from April of last year (since I last fought). It's almost like I went into retirement or something.”
