MMAjunkie Radio co-host and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom provides an in-depth breakdown of all of Bellator’s top bouts. Today, we look at Bellator 199’s main event. Ryan Bader (24-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) Staple info: Height: 6’2″ Age: 34 Weight: 205 Reach: 74″ Last fight: TKO win over Linton Vassell (Nov. 3, 2017) Camp: Power MMA (Arizona) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Bellator light heavyweight champion + 2x Div. 1 All-American wrestler + 3x Pac-10 champion + 10 KO victories + 3 submission wins + 8 first-round finishes + KO power + Good cardio and conditioning + Improved striking and footwork + Accurate jab + Explosive power-double takedown + Strong pressure against the fence ^ Effective clinch and bodylock + Solid positional awareness and rides ^ Active ground striker Muhammed Lawal (21-6 MMA, 10-5 BMMA) Staple info: Height: 6’0″ Age: 37 Weight: 205 Reach: 79″ Last fight: Decision win over Quinton Jackson (March 31, 2017) Camp: American Top Team (Florida) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/boxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion + Rizin 2015 heavyweight gran prix winner + NCAA Div. 11 All-American wrestler + NCAA Div
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Bellator 199 breakdown: Will Ryan Bader take first step toward second title? – MMA Junkie