Ryan “Darth” Bader is a 39 year old Male fighter from United States with a 30-7-0 pro MMA record.
Bader is scheduled to fight Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290 on Saturday February 4, 2023 in a Heavyweight bout.
Ryan Bader has 30 wins with a 47% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 5 by submission, 16 by decision.
Ryan Bader is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
Ryan Bader's Next Opponent: Fedor Emelianenko
Ryan Bader is set to face Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290 on 2023-02-04
Ryan “Darth” Bader's last five professional MMA fights
Ryan “Darth” Bader's MMA career highlights
Ryan “Darth” Bader's Professional MMA debut
Bader made his professional debut against Dave Covello on March 31, 2007, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Dave Covello who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Ryan Bader beat Dave Covello by Submission at 2:21 of Round 1.
Ryan “Darth” Bader's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Bader made his debut in the UFC against Vinny Magalhães on December 13, 2008, fighting on the co-main event of The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale having compiled a 7-0-0 professional MMA record.
Ryan Bader beat Vinny Magalhães by KO/TKO at 2:18 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Bader has gone on to fight a total of 20 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-5-0.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Vinny Magalhães
Bader won the Tournament Championship defeating Vinny Magalhães on December 13, 2008 at The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale.
This was Bader's 1st UFC championship fight.
Ryan Bader beat Vinny Magalhães by KO/TKO at 2:18 of Round 1.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Bader took his next fight at BFC on June 24, 2017, fighting against Phil Davis on the preliminary card of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva.
Ryan Bader beat Phil Davis by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Ryan Bader's last win?
Bader's last win came against Cheick Kongo at Bellator 280 on Friday May 6, 2022. Ryan Bader beat Cheick Kongo by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Who is Ryan Bader's next opponent?
Bader is scheduled to fight Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290 on Saturday February 4, 2023.
When was Ryan Bader's last loss?
Bader's last loss came against Corey Anderson at Bellator 268 on Saturday October 16, 2021. Ryan Bader lost to Corey Anderson by KO/TKO at 0:51 of Round 1.
How many UFC fights has Ryan Bader had?
Bader has fought 20 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-5-0.
How many pro MMA knockouts does Ryan Bader have?
Bader has knocked out 12 opponents.
How many pro MMA submissions does Ryan Bader have?