The opening round of Bellator’s heavyweight grand prix concludes next weekend, and the promotion is rolling out a special two-part series previewing the highly anticipated matchup between light-heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (24-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) and opponent Muhammed Lawal (21-6 MMA, 10-4 BMMA). Bellator 199 takes place May 12 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., and the main card airs on Paramount after prelims on MMAjunkie. Related Bellator's Muhammed Lawal says belt or no belt, Ryan Bader has been on his radar In the first edition of “Bellator Countdown,” Bader enjoys life on the ranch with super-supportive and downright-awesome wife Daisy, who talks about her husband’s ability to become a two-division champ.
Read the rest here:
‘Bellator 199 Countdown,’ No. 1: A real-life pro-wrestling tournament come to life – MMA Junkie