Ryan Bader is sticking with the promotion that made him a two-division champion.
Bader has signed an exclusive-multi fight contract to remain with Bellator MMA, Sherdog.com confirmed with a promotion official on Tuesday. MMAFighting.com initially reported the news.
Bader claimed the vacant heavyweight crown with a 35-second TKO of Fedor Emelianenko in his most recent outing at Bellator 214 on Jan. 26. That concluded a run through the heavyweight grand prix that also included convincing victories over Muhammed Lawal and Matt Mitrione. Bader is expected to defend the belt against No.