Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader is in serious danger of losing his title this weekend – at least according to oddsmakers. Bader is set to unify the title against interim champ Valentin Moldavsky on Saturday at Bellator 273 from Footprint Center in Phoenix. It’s a home game for Bader, who fights out of nearby Chandler, Ariz., but he’s not favored to win. According to Tipico Sportsbook , Bader (28-7 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) is a moderate underdog at +220, meaning a $100 bet would yield winnings of $220. Moldavsky (11-1 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) comes back as a sizeable favorite at -290, meaning a wager of $290 would be needed to earn $100.
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