Pro Record
"Darth"
14-2-0
Ryan Bader
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- Given Name: Ryan D. Bader
- Professional MMA Record: 14-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: Darth
- Current Streak: 2 Wins
- Age: 28 | Date of Birth: 1983.06.07
- Last Fight: February 25, 2012 in UFC
- Weight Class: Light Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $134,000 USD
- Height: 6'2" (188cm) | Reach: 74.0" (188cm)
- Gym/Affiliation: Power MMA & Fitness
- Born: Reno, Nevada, United States
- Fighter Pages: Sherdog | Wikipedia | The UG | UFC.com
- Fighting out of: Tempe, Arizona
- Personal Pages: Twitter | Facebook | MySpace | Official Site
| Consensus Rank |
#8 Current Best MMA Light Heavyweight Fighter
#61 Current Best Pound For Pound MMA Fighter |
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Prior to entering the world of professional mixed martial arts, Ryan Bader had a successful amateur wrestling career, having been a multi-time PAC 10 Champion and a two-time D1 All American out of Arizona State University. Bader made his professional MMA debut in 2007, running his record to an impressive 7-0 mark before participating in and winning The Ultimate Fighter 8 Light Heavyweight Tournament, defeating respected BJJ black belt Vinny Magalhaes in the finals by knockout. Since defeating Magalhaes, Bader has established himself as a contender to watch in the stacked 205 lb. division, with dominant victories over Carmelo Marrero, Eric Schafer, and Keith Jardine (by knockout).
In 2010, Bader, along with teammates Aaron Simpson and C.B. Dolloway, left Arizona Combat Sports to train at the Lion’s Den in Scottsdale, Arizona, in an effort to elevate their game to new heights. Despite suffering his first professional loss at the hands of fellow up-and-comer Jonny "Bones" Jones in 2011, Bader remains one of the division's top prospects.
Ryan Bader MMA Fight Record
| Professional Results | Opponent | Event | Date |
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| Confirmed Upcoming Bout |
Lyoto Machida
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UFC on FOX 4
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2012.08.04 |
| Odds: +230 Moderate Underdog | |||
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Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Quinton Jackson
Ref: Leon Roberts |
UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
Co-Main Event | Catchweight | 96 kg |
2012.02.25 |
| Odds: +125 Slight Underdog | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
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#92 Biggest Upset of All Time
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Win | KO/TKO | Punch
1:17 Round 1 of 3 |
Jason Brilz
Ref: Jason McCoy |
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson
Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2011.11.19 |
| Odds: -415 Heavy Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $48,000 ($24K Base, $24K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
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Loss | Submission | Choke
1:56 Round 1 of 3 |
Tito Ortiz
Ref: Mario Yamasaki |
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber II
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2011.07.02 |
| Odds: -625 Huge Favorite Upset Defeat | Disclosed Pay: $20,000 Base | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
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#32 Greatest Submission of All Time
#11 Biggest Upset of All Time #42 Greatest Light Heavy MMA Fight of All Time #4 Best MMA Submission of the Year 2011 #25 Greatest Comeback of All Time UFC 132 Submission of the Night |
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Loss | Submission | Choke
4:20 Round 2 of 3, 9:20 Total |
Jon Jones
Ref: Herb Dean |
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2011.02.05 |
| Odds: +250 Moderate Underdog | Disclosed Pay: $20,000 Base | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
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#82 Greatest Submission of All Time
#30 Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2011 #5 Best MMA Submission of the Year 2011 UFC 126 Submission of the Night |
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Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop
Co-Main Event | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2010.09.25 |
| Odds: -180 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Punch
2:10 Round 3 of 3, 12:10 Total |
Keith Jardine
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2010.02.20 |
| Odds: -153 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 204.6 lbs | |||
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#49 Best MMA Knockout of the Year 2010
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Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Eric Schafer
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun
Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2009.10.24 |
| Odds: -400 Heavy Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $30,000 ($15K Base, $15K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
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Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Carmelo Marrero
Ref: Dan Miragliotta |
UFC Fight Night 18: Condit vs. Kampmann
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2009.04.01 |
| Odds: -401 Heavy Favorite | Weigh-In: 206.0 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Punches
2:18 Round 1 of 3 |
Vinicius Magalhaes
Ref: Herb Dean |
The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale
Co-Main Event | Tournament Finals | 205 lbs |
2008.12.13 |
| Odds: +188 Slight Underdog | Disclosed Pay: $16,000 ($8K Base, $8K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
| Win | Submission | Choke | Buckley Acosta | XCC 6 | 2008.04.05 |
| Win | Decision | Unanimous | Brad Peterson | IFO | 2007.12.28 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Ulysses Cortez | SE | 2007.10.27 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Dicky Chavez | KOTC | 2007.09.15 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Tim Peacock | WFC | 2007.06.09 |
| Win | Submission | Choke | David Baggett | PG 1 | 2007.05.12 |
| Win | Submission | Strikes | Dave Covello | WFC | 2007.03.31 |
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