Do these mean the same?
With a record of 7 -- 0 and victories over WEC veteran Eddie Mendez and Strikeforce veteran Fernando Gonzalez , he signed with Bellator .
He signed with Bellator with a record of 7 -- 0 and victories over WEC - Veteran Eddie Mendez and Strikeforce - Veteran Fernando Gonzalez .

Options: (1). no. (2). yes.
(2).