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On Monday, #3 ranked light-heavyweight contender Ryan Bader snubbed Anthony Johnson in an interview with submission radio. "He had his shot. Let me get my shot," Bader said of Johnson. The 32-year-old beat former champion Rashad Evans via unanimous decision at UFC 192, extending his current win streak to 5-0.
Anthony Johnson isn't happy. The #1 ranked contender said "Darth" isn't deserving a title shot and challenged him to a number one contender's fight.
Just read that Ryan Bader said he's the number one contender. Well, imo, he isn't by any means. How can a true athlete...
Posted by Anthony "Rumble" Johnson on Wednesday, 14 October 2015
"Rumble" challenged Daniel Cormier for the 205 lbs. championship at UFC 187 but was submitted via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. After the fight, Bader was anticipated to take on "DC" for the title, but the UFC booked up Alexander Gustafsson with Cormier instead.
With the AKA champion recently announcing that he wants to take a break from competition after his gruelling win over "The Mauler", it looks like Bader may have to take Johnson up on his offer.
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