Ryan Bader knocked out Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 214 to not only win the heavyweight grand prix tournament, but to become the heavyweight and light heavyweight champion at the same time, the first champ champ in Bellator history. Some of used this victory and tournament to suggest their longstanding view of Bader has been vindicated.
I’d offer that his run through the tourney and wins over King Mo, Matt Mitrione and Fedor force us to appreciate not merely the very best fighter in each weight class in the UFC, but the down roster talent that doesn’t always have an opportunity to show just how good they can be.
Great point by Luke I was wondering where he was going to take this.
No mma hour??
Great work Luke.
Nobody is saying this evidence that Bader is bad. They're just saying that Bader is bad, and beating washed up old men is not a convincing argument to say that he's great.
I go to the barber and ask for the Jake Thomas
I really hope that Ryan Bader begins to get the respect he deserves
I'll just type one name and then l'll see if you still consider Bader that good : Phill Davis.
Bader will come back to UFC and get smoked again
excluding ufc: Barnett eats Bader, Kharitonov KO Bader, Minakov destroy Bader, Werdum submits Bader, Kongo had a chance too.
Luke Thomas proves he thinks he knows everything but he is a lame 45 year old loser who lives with mama and knows how to beat off in a basement