Paramount Network has released early ratings for Bellator 214, which took place at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on Jan. 26, 2019, with its main event between Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko...

Video: Former Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson reacts to Ryan Bader’s win over Fedor Emelianenko at the Bellator 214 event last weekend on Paramount network.

Fedor Emelianenko’s failed attempt at a fairytale ending to his career was foiled. But on the other side of the coin, Ryan Bader has pulled off one of the most successful UFC departures yet.

After becoming the first-ever Bellator MMA dual champion, Ryan Bader is looking to lock up a long-term deal with the promotion, as he has no interest in testing free agency or a UFC return.

Bellator’s first ever champ-champ Ryan Bader talks about his history with Daniel Cormier and whether or not he’d be interested in finally throwing down against another fellow double champion.