Biography(references)Ryan DuWayne Bader is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to Bellator MMA where he is the current Bellator Heavyweight Champion, the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion, and the winner of the 2018 Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament. At Bellator 214, Bader became the first fighter in Bellator history to become champion in two weight divisions simultaneously. Prior to signing with Bellator, Bader competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Light Heavyweight division and he was a cast member and winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs.
Fighter Trivia(references)Bader and his wife Daisy were married in October 2010. The have two sons, Kanon and Rocket, and a daughter Hartley.
Awards & Accolades
Bellator MMA: Bellator Heavyweight World Championship (One time; current). Two successful title defenses
Bellator MMA: Two successful title defenses
Bellator MMA: Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship (One time; former). One successful title defense
Bellator MMA: One successful title defense
Bellator MMA: Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Grand Prix winner
Bellator MMA: Second two-weight champion in Bellator MMA history
Bellator MMA: First ever simultaneous two-weight champion in Bellator MMA history
Bellator MMA: Only fighter in Bellator history to defend titles in two weight classes
Bellator MMA: Two successful title defenses
Bellator MMA: One successful title defense
UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 8 Light Heavyweight Tournament Winner
UFC: Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
UFC: Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Ilir Latifi
UFC: Tied - 2nd most Wins in UFC Light Heavyweight history (15) with Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell.
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division I All-American out of Arizona State University (2004), (2006)
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division I 197 lb - 4th place out of Arizona State University (2004)
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division I 197 lb - 7th place out of Arizona State University (2006)
National Collegiate Athletic Association: Pac-10 Conference Championship out of Arizona State University (2003), (2004), (2006)
Full Fight | Ryan Bader vs. Matt Mitrione | Bellator 207
Full Fight | Vadim Nemkov vs. Ryan Bader | Bellator 244
Full Fight | Ryan Bader vs. Linton Vassell | Bellator 186
Full Fight | Ryan Bader vs. King Mo | Bellator 199
Full Fight | Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko | Bellator 214
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