Ryan Bader Set to Sign With Bellator MMA

Ryan Bader is Bellator-bound. MMAjunkie has confirmed with Bellator president Scott Coker that the UFC veteran is set to accept a multi-fight contract today. Bader opted to explore free agency after fighting out his UFC contract.

Bader does not yet have a disclosed time frame for his debut with Bellator. He leaves the UFC with a 15-5 record for the company and most recently fought at UFC Fight Night 100 in November, beating Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.