Former UFC light heavyweight contender, and Bellator MMA two-weight champion, Ryan Bader is set to make his return to mixed martial arts competition at the end of the year, with the veteran confirming his move to Japanese-based promotion, Rizin FF overnight.
Bader, a former top-contender in the Octagon, departed the PFL (Professional Fighters League) earlier this year, voicing his displeasure with a lack of activity on his return bout.
Sidelined since the beginning of last year, former light heavyweight and heavyweight Bellator MMA champion, Ryan Bader suffered a devastating opening round knockout loss against Brazilian star, Renan Ferreira.