Title shot promises from Dana White are often taken with a grain of salt, but at least Ryan Bader can say he has the UFC president on record supporting his cause. If Bader (20-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) can get past Anthony Johnson (20-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) in the main event of UFC on FOX 18 later this month, White said “Darth” would get his opportunity to challenge for the UFC light-heavyweight title against the winner of Daniel Cormier (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) and Jon Jones (21-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC). “Bader has been on a run; Bader’s wanted a shot at (Cormier),” White said on FOX Sports 1’s “UFC Tonight.” “If he can get through the monster, Anthony Johnson, his shot will be well-deserved.” UFC on FOX 18 takes place Jan.
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