Ryan Bader explains decision to split with PFL, open to potential UFC reunion for final fights
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Ryan Bader just knew it was time.
With more than a year gone since his last appearance in the PFL after he landed a supporting role in the upcoming Mark Ker biopic The Smashing Machine, the Bellator heavyweight champion wasn’t sure when he was going to compete again. That opened the door to a conversation with the promotion about parting ways as friends. While it’s rare that a fighter and organization...