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Ryan Bader Explains Departure from PFL: ‘Doing things because I want to, not because I have to’

Former Bellator MMA heavyweight champion and UFC alum, Ryan Bader has opened up on his recent split from the PFL (Professional Fighters League), joining a lengthy list of standout fighters who have departed the Donn Davis-led outfit this year.

Bader, a former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion during his lengthy run with Bellator MMA, has been matched up just once since the promotion’s merger with PFL.

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And making his SmartCage debut back in February of last year, Ultimate Fighter winner, Bader suffered a devastating opening round knockout loss to Brazilian contender, Renan Ferreira in the Middle East.