Who does Ryan Bader fight in the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship?

In the final, Bader faced Fedor Emelianenko for the vacant Bellator Heavyweight World Championship in the main event at Bellator 214 on January 26, 2019.

When did Ryan Bader start his UFC career?

Bader’s UFC career began as a contestant on season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter. Bader, the first light heavyweight selected by coach Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, went on to win his first three fights on the show to fight with Vinicius Magalhães on December 13, 2008, at The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale .

When did Ryan Bader fight Rafael Cavalcante?

Bader faced Rafael Cavalcante on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Bader’s wrestling was displayed once again, controlling Feijão the majority of the bout. Bader faced Ovince St. Preux on August 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux.

How much did Ryan Bader weigh to beat Josh Jackson?

Jackson weighed in over the Light Heavyweight weight allowance of 206 lbs by 5 lbs, weighing in at 211 lbs. Bader accepted the fight at a catchweight and received 20% of Jackson’s purse. Bader won via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30–27.

When did Ryan Bader fight Jason Brilz?

Bader then faced Jason Brilz on November 19, 2011, at UFC 139. He defeated Brilz at 1:17 of the first round via KO, landing a straight right behind Brilz’s ear causing him to immediately fall to the mat face-first. Bader next faced former Light Heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson on February 26, 2012, at UFC 144.

When did Ryan Bader fight Rashad Evans?

Bader was expected to face Daniel Cormier on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68. However, on April 28, 2015 it was announced that Cormier had been removed from the fight in favor of a matchup with Anthony Johnson on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187. Bader faced Rashad Evans on October 3, 2015, at UFC 192.