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Ryan Bader Says He’ll Show Linton Vassell Another Level at Bellator 186

October 27, 2017 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas

Ryan Bader did a new interview ahead of his fight with Linton Vassell at Bellator 186 next week discussing the fight and more.

On his issue with Vassell: “I don’t know much about the guy. He tweeted me when I was potentially going to sign with Bellator. He’s one of those guys who comes off disrespectful to me. He has some insecurities that he has to let out and prove to himself. I’ve been fighting at the highest level for 15 fights now. For me, it’s one of those fights I’m going to enjoy. He’s fought some tough guys, but I’m going to show him another level.”

On his plan going forward: “There’s no plateau. This belt wasn’t a plateau where I’m like, ‘OK, I’m here, who cares what happens from here on out?’ I want to defend that thing for the entirety of my contract with Bellator and then sign a new deal.”

On his fight with Vassell: “Linton has fired me up in terms of his (expletive)-talking. I just look forward to this one. I look forward to putting a beating on him and just show him, ‘This is what you’re talking about, so you’re going to get it now.’ It’s going to be a fun one for me.”