Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader has been on a roll for nearly the past five years, winning 10 of 11 fights. During his eight years in the UFC, which kicked off with winning “The Ultimate Fighter 8,” Bader never held a belt but defeated some big names (Rashad Evans, “Rampage” Jackson and Ilir Latifi come to mind) while also losing to some big names (Jon Jones, Lyoto Machida and Tito Ortiz among them). Since signing with Bellator last year, Bader (25-5 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) claimed the 205-pound title in his first fight against Phil Davis, defended it once vs. Linton Vassell, and starched Muhammed Lawal in 15 seconds in the first round of the Bellator heavyweight grand prix. Related Daily Debate results: Where should Rory MacDonald rank P4P if he beats Gegard Mousasi? Bader is going for history, trying to become potentially – unless Rory MacDonald does it before him – the first simultaneous two-division champ in Bellator history.
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