UNCASVILLE, Conn. – It took Ryan Bader nearly nine years, but Friday he finally avenged his loss to Lyoto Machida. In the Bellator 256 main event, Bader (28-6 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) out-grappled and utilized heavy ground-and-pound to earn a lopsided unanimous decision win . The fight launched the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix, the first of four quarterfinal bouts.
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Ryan Bader: Bellator 256 win over Lyoto Machida a testament to my growth – MMA Junkie