Ryan Bader says winning rematches at the Bellator GP could make winning the title more special

R. Bader wants to win the Bellator light heavyweight belt again. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ryanbader

To regain the Bellator light heavyweight (up to 93kg) belt, Ryan bader You may have to face opponents already known in your career. The veteran stated that winning rematches during the grand prix of the division, can make a likely title even more special. The North American has a duel scheduled against Lyoto Machida, who already defeated him in the past, this Friday (9), in Bellator 256.

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“When I lose, I think about the rematch and try to learn from my mistakes. Throughout my career, I have always built great winning streaks after a defeat. I don't see that as a bad thing. In MMA, you will suffer losing one day. Of course I want revenge on the fighters who defeated me. I'm fighting Lyoto, who I lost to in 2012, and I can face (Anthony) Johnson and (Vadim) Nemkov, who also beat me. It’s sweeter,” said Bader in a statement to ‘MMA Junkie’.

The former leader of the under-93kg group spoke about losing the belt to Vadim nemkov. The light heavyweight avoided making excuses for the knockout suffered, but stated that he will seek revenge on the Russian and other fighters who have already beaten him in his career.

“I could make excuses, but I just got kicked in the head. These things happen in MMA. Sometimes it's not your night and Nemkov beat me. I could have asked for an immediate rematch, but winning the Grand Prix and regaining the belt by defeating these guys will be the sweetest way. I’m a competitor and I’ve always been competitive,” said Ryan.

At 37, Ryan bader He left the UFC for Bellator in 2017 and changed his level in MMA. In Ultimate, the American reached the top-5 light heavyweight, but never became champion. However, in the organization chaired by Scott Coker, ‘Darth’ became heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) and light heavyweight champion. His first and only defeat in the company was precisely in his last fight, in August 2020, against Vadim nemkov.