RYAN BADER NEWS

Ex-Arizona State wrestler, pro MMA champion Ryan Bader on role in 'The Smashing Machine' Former Arizona State wrestler and professional MMA champion Ryan Bader explains what it was like to act in "The Smashing Machine."

OCTOBER 15 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Former UFC fighter revisits landing 'The Smashing Machine' role, details how Dwayne Johnson's MMA skills are UFC and Bellator veteran Ryan Bader is taking a hiatus from fighting to dive into acting.

MARCH 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ryan Bader Mutually Parts Ways With PFL | Fightful News Ryan Bader is a free agent.

MARCH 27 • FIGHTFUL.COM

PFL vs. Bellator: Champions results: Renan Ferreira sparks Ryan Bader in 21 seconds, calls out Francis Ngannou Renan Ferreira calls out Francis Ngannou after finishing Ryan Bader in just 21 seconds in the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions main event.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

PFL vs. Bellator: Champions weigh-in results with crossover superfights set in Saudi Arabia Check out the results from the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions fighter weigh-ins in Saudi Arabia.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Francis Ngannou: Ryan Bader vs. Renan Ferreira PFL winner likely will be MMA return opponent Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou anticipates the winner of an upcoming heavyweight fight will be his next opponent in MMA.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Why Ryan Bader thinks a Jon Jones rematch would be a different fight than UFC 126 in 2011 Ryan Bader is confident he would do a lot better if he ever got the chance to run things back with UFC champ Jon Jones.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why Ryan Bader thinks a Jon Jones rematch would be a different fight than UFC 126 in 2011 Ryan Bader is confident he would do a lot better if he ever got the chance to run things back with UFC champ Jon Jones.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

MMA Junkie Radio #3436: Guest Ryan Bader, unpacking Jon Jones' UFC 300 revelation, more Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze.”

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Renan Ferreira, Ryan Bader expect winner of PFL vs. Bellator champs fight to face Francis Ngannou Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader thinks they are fighting for the chance to welcome Francis Ngannou back to MMA at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Renan Ferreira, Ryan Bader expect winner of PFL vs. Bellator champs fight to face Francis Ngannou Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader thinks they are fighting for the chance to welcome Francis Ngannou back to MMA at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Renan Ferreira, Ryan Bader expect winner of PFL vs. Bellator champs fight to face Francis Ngannou Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader thinks they are fighting for the chance to welcome Francis Ngannou back to MMA at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

PFL vs. Bellator champions card announced: Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader, Jesus Pinedo vs. Patricio Freire, more The first PFL vs. Bellator event is stacked with champion vs. champion showdowns and other compelling matchups.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Linton Vassell withdraws from Bellator 300 title fight vs. Ryan Bader An undisclosed illness has forced Linton Vassell to pull out of Bellator 300 just five days from the historic event.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Scott Coker reveals next Bellator heavyweight title challenger for Ryan Bader Following Bellator 293, promotion president Scott Coker revealed whom he is leaning toward fighting Ryan Bader next.

APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Coker: Ryan Bader vs. Linton Vassell title fight is two men better at heavyweight It’s fair to say Bellator president Scott Coker is reasonably excited about the next heavyweight title fight he’s likely to promote.

MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bellator champ Ryan Bader would love to fight Francis Ngannou: 'If he does come to MMA, I'm the guy with the belt' If former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou finds a new home in MMA instead of boxing, Ryan Bader says he’s the guy to fight.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bellator champ Ryan Bader would love to fight Francis Ngannou: 'If he does come to MMA, I'm the guy with the belt' If former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou finds a new home in MMA instead of boxing, Ryan Bader says he’s the guy to fight.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bellator 290 post-event facts: Ryan Bader keeps perfect rematch record The attention was on Fedor Emelianenko after Bellator 290, but Ryan Bader continued to show he’s elite in a rematch setting.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Champ Ryan Bader felt pressure to send Fedor Emelianenko into retirement with loss at Bellator 290 The pressure wasn’t just on Ryan Bader to win Saturday – it was on him to win, and do it memorably against MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ryan Bader Retains Heavyweight Title at Bellator 290 Legendary Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko officially retires following a disappointing first-round defeat in Saturday’s rematch.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bellator 290 results: Fedor Emelianenko says farewell after quick loss to Ryan Bader in retirement fight Ryan Bader said it was “bittersweet” making quick work of legend Fedor Emelianenko in the final fight of his career at Bellator 290.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bellator 290 salaries: Ryan Bader, Johnny Eblen lead disclosed purses Check out the disclosed pay for all 28 fighters on Bellator 290, according to the California State Athletic Commission.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Twitter reacts to Fedor Emelianenko's retirement-fight loss to Ryan Bader at Bellator 290 The MMA community said farewell to Fedor Emelianenko after his TKO loss to Ryan Bader in his Bellator 290 retirement fight.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fedor Emelianenko loses to Bader in Russian star's last bout

Fedor Emelianenko lost his final mixed martial arts bout Saturday night when Ryan Bader stopped him halfway through the first round with a relentless ground-and-pound finish at Bel...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press