Ryan Bader On Scott Coker Calling Him Best Heavyweight: ‘I Believe That’

Ryan Bader has been called the best heavyweight today by Bellator president Scott Coker and “Darth” agrees. Bader is a “champ-champ” under the Bellator banner. He holds light heavyweight and heavyweight gold. He’s set to d…

Ryan Bader has been called the best heavyweight today by Bellator president Scott Coker and “Darth” agrees. Bader is a “champ-champ” under the Bellator banner. He holds light heavyweight and heavyweight gold. He’s set to defend his heavyweight title against Cheick Kongo in the main event of Bellator 226 this Saturday night (Sept. 7). Bader […]

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Scott Coker Claims Ryan Bader Would Beat Stipe Miocic

Stipe Miocic may have recently recaptured the heavyweight crown from Daniel Cormier, but not everyone is convinced that he’s the best big man in the business. According to Bellator President Scott Coker, his promotion’s heavyweight champ, Ryan Bader, is the man deserving of the “baddest man on the planet” moniker. In fact, Coker believes that […]

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Stipe Miocic may have recently recaptured the heavyweight crown from Daniel Cormier, but not everyone is convinced that he’s the best big man in the business.

According to Bellator President Scott Coker, his promotion’s heavyweight champ, Ryan Bader, is the man deserving of the “baddest man on the planet” moniker. In fact, Coker believes that Bader would beat the current UFC titleholder 8 times out of 10.

The Bellator executive explained his logic to Sherdog.

“Here is how I feel. If he fought Stipe, what would happen? I think he (Ryan Bader) is a better wrestler. He can deal with the striking ability. I think it would end up on the ground in a ground and pound situation. I think if ‘DC’ would rewind it, ‘DC’ is my boy I love that guy. If he were to rewind it, that is what he would do because he would win the fight.”

“Bader has that transition game. I think Ryan Bader and Stipe would be a good fight but Bader and ‘DC’ would be an amazing fight. My guy could handle anyone of their champs. My guy has proven he has one-punch knockout power.

To go through the gauntlet of the tournament and how he does against (Cheick) Kongo, I feel confident to say he is the best heavyweight in the world. These things, on any given day, one punch, one takedown, things could happen. If they fought 10 times, 8 out of 10 I think my guy wins.”

Of course, Coker may be a bit bias, but his remarks are sure to spark a lively debate among MMA fans.

Do you think Ryan Bader could beat Stipe Miocic, or is Scott Coker mistaken?

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Scott Coker Calls Ryan Bader The Best Heavyweight In The World Following UFC 241

Bellator president Scott Coker believes his heavyweight champion in Ryan Bader is the best in the world and made sure to let everyone know following UFC 241. Stipe Miocic regained the heavyweight title following his fourth-round TKO win over Daniel Cormier in the UFC 241 headliner this past weekend. In the process, the Cleveland native […]

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Bellator president Scott Coker believes his heavyweight champion in Ryan Bader is the best in the world and made sure to let everyone know following UFC 241.

Stipe Miocic regained the heavyweight title following his fourth-round TKO win over Daniel Cormier in the UFC 241 headliner this past weekend. In the process, the Cleveland native also reestablished his claim as being the greatest heavyweight of all time.

Miocic was already regarded as the greatest heavyweight champion of all time after breaking the record for title defenses (3). However, many believed Cormier could be recognized as the heavyweight GOAT if he registered two wins over Miocic.

However, that’s not the case now as many firmly believe that title belongs to Miocic. Except for Coker who sent out a cheeky tweet following the event:

@RyanBader is the best heavyweight fighter on the planet,” he tweeted.

There were previous talks of a cross-promotional super fight between Cormier and Bader, especially as they were slated to fight each other in the UFC. One wonders if that will continue with Miocic now reigning as the heavyweight champion.

Do you think Miocic or Bader is the best heavyweight in the world?

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Ryan Bader Lays Out How He’ll Defend Two Titles Consistently

Bellator MMA double champion Ryan Bader will be making his first heavyweight title defense at Bellator 226 on September 7 against Cheick Kongo. Initially, Bader did not know if he would be defending his light heavyweight or heavyweight title next. In t…

Bellator MMA double champion Ryan Bader will be making his first heavyweight title defense at Bellator 226 on September 7 against Cheick Kongo. Initially, Bader did not know if he would be defending his light heavyweight or heavyweight title next. In the end, Bader decided to continue being a company man when it was revealed […]

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Ryan Bader Won’t Downplay Cheick Kongo’s Winning Streak

Ryan Bader says Cheick Kongo didn’t always fight the best opposition, but he realizes that an eight-fight winning streak is no small feat. Bader is scheduled to defend his heavyweight title against Cheick Kongo in the main event of Bellator 226. …

Ryan Bader says Cheick Kongo didn’t always fight the best opposition, but he realizes that an eight-fight winning streak is no small feat. Bader is scheduled to defend his heavyweight title against Cheick Kongo in the main event of Bellator 226. The event will be held inside the SAP Center in San Jose, California on […]

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Tito Ortiz Open To Rematch With Bellator ‘Champ-Champ’ Ryan Bader

Tito Ortiz has a victory over Ryan Bader, but he hopes lightning can strike twice. Back in July 2011, Ortiz and Bader fought under the UFC banner. Bader was a -600 favorite going into the fight according to 5Dimes. “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy&#…

Tito Ortiz has a victory over Ryan Bader, but he hopes lightning can strike twice. Back in July 2011, Ortiz and Bader fought under the UFC banner. Bader was a -600 favorite going into the fight according to 5Dimes. “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” pulled off a massive upset, submitting Bader in the first round. […]

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