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'Rumble' Johnson wants Ryan Bader next, but Bader's weighing his options

The potential return of Jon Jones has created a ripple effect on the light heavyweight division.

All involved seem to agree that Jones, who never lost the championship in the Octagon, has earned the right to step in and meet current titleholder Daniel Cormier in his return fight if he so chooses.

Until Jones' situation clears up, though -- his UFC suspension has yet to be lifted -- other top contenders are playing wait-and-see.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, for one, knows what he wants next. According to MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani on Wednesday's edition of UFC Tonight, Johnson's manager, Glenn Robinson, says that if Jones does return and get the title shot, then Johnson wants a fight with Ryan Bader (20-4).