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Ryan Bader

ABOUT LATEST NEWS ABOUT Ranked as the number three light heavyweight fighter in the world, Ryan Bader is one of the few fighters who cannot really be quantified in any way. A legend on the mat, any opponent needs to know that they will likely be thrown around the ring mat like a rag doll if Bader is able to get a hold of them. Early life and career Before coming to Mixed Martial Arts, Ryan Bader was an amateur wrestler. He was a two-time all- American and a three-time Pac-10 Champion early on. He wrestled with the likes of Cain Velasquez and CB Dollaway. Ryan Bader fought in fight-promotions outside the UFC for the first two years of his career. Ryan Bader made his debut in the UFC when he competed in The Ultimate Fighter, taking on Vinny Magalhaes and beating him. The win saw him win The Ultimate Fighter Light Heavyweight Tournament. UFC Career From there, Ryan Bader would go on to have a winning streak for the next four fights. He defeated a number of tough fighters, including Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Unfortunately for him, here he would be confronted with Jon Jones, and that was one challenge he was not able to overcome. He lost in the second, round and this loss was followed by another loss to Tito Ortiz. For the next 5 years, Bader continued to fight in the UFC, winning most of his fights. Current Status In 2017, Ryan Bader made the shift to Bellator, where he immediately won the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship and defended it in the following fight. Currently, he reached the final of the Bellator Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament, where he will fight for the Heavyweight Championship against Fedor Emelianenko. His win-loss figures stand at 26-5. No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story

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