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Ryan Bader Says He’s Evolved More Than Antonio Rogerio Noguiera

October 26, 2016 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas

Ryan Bader spoke with MMAjunkie about his fight with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 100. Some highlights are below:

On his UFC ranking: “I’m ranked No. 4, but rankings don’t really mean all that much. I believe I’m one fight away at all times from getting a title shot and being up there. I have to beat one of those top three guys.”

On his last match with Nogueira: “The thing is, I’ve evolved since then. I’m not even close to the fighter I was six years ago. I’m proficient on my feet and on the ground; I’m experienced having fought everybody. I’ve fought the who’s who of MMA. (The first fight) was a fight where I had to take him down, because I didn’t know what to do on my feet. I think there was more change in me than him. I think I’ve evolved more than he has in our first fight.”

On gaining momentum: “I feel like I’m finally showing people what I can do. Getting that KO, it was momentum. I want to carry it on in this fight.”