Ryan Bader To Receive Light Heavyweight Title Shot If Victorious At UFC On FOX 18

UFC president Dana White confirmed on Wednesday’s episode of UFC Tonight that Ryan Bader has a light heavyweight tile shot in his future if he can defeat Anthony Johnson at UFC on FOX 18. “If Bader can get through the monster that is Anthony Johnson, his title shot will be well deserved,” White said.

Dana: "If Bader can get through the monster that is Anthony Johnson, his title shot will be well deserved."

— UFC Tonight (@UFCTonight) January 6, 2016

Bader is on a five-fight winning streak, with a record of 20 wins and 4 losses. Bader previously indicated that he feels he should have already received a title shot because of his streak.

UFC on FOX 18 airs on January 30th from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.