UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Ryan Bader was headed to heavyweight to defend his title. Then the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix happened, and things changed. One fight removed from losing his 205-pound title to Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 244 in August, Bader (27-6 MMA, 5-1 BMMA) will return to action Friday at Bellator 256 against Lyoto Machida. It’s not the weight class most people, including Bader, expected he’d compete in next, but Bellator needed him
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Grand prix pulled Ryan Bader away from heavyweight, but he has no plans to vacate title – MMA Junkie