Ryan Bader "Darth"
Record: 12 - 2
Height: 6'2" (188cm)
Weight: 205 lbs

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Ryan DuWayne Bader (born June 7, 1983 in Idaho) is a American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. On December 13, 2008, Bader defeated Vinicius Magalhaes to win a contract with the UFC and the title of The Ultimate Fighter's light heavyweight championship.

Bader began training MMA under trainers Todd Lally and Trevor Lally. He began training at Arizona Combat Sports in early 2007 and is currently undefeated in his young MMA career. Ryan fought six times in 2007, all of them victories. Ryan's training partners include TUF 7 contender and UFC middleweight C.B. Dollaway, All-American Wrestler Aaron Simpson, UFC middleweight contender Thales Leites, and WEC Champion Jamie Varner.

Bader was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter Season 8. Bader was the first Light Heavyweight selected by Coach Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, winning his first 3 fights on the show to earn a spot in the finals.

Ryan Bader defeated Vinicius Magalhaes at The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale, earning the title of "The Ultimate Fighter" and winning a six-figure UFC contract. 

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  2   (14%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  3   (21%) TKO Losses:  0   (0%)
Submission Wins:  3   (21%) Submission Losses:  2   (14%)
Decision Wins:  4   (29%) Decision Losses:  0   (0%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Loss Tito Ortiz Submission UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber 2 Jul. 02, 2011 1
Loss Jon Jones Submission UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort Feb. 05, 2011 2
Win Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Unanimous Decision UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop Sep. 25, 2010 3
Win Keith Jardine Knockout UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez Feb. 20, 2010 3
Win Eric Schafer Unanimous Decision UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun Oct. 24, 2009 3
Win Carmelo Marrero Unanimous Decision UFC: Fight Night 18 Apr. 01, 2009 3
Win Vinny Magalhaes Technical Knockout UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale Dec. 13, 2008 1
Win Buckley Acosta Submission XCC 6: Western Threat Apr. 05, 2008 1
Win Brad Peterson Unanimous Decision IFO: Fireworks in the Cage IV Dec. 28, 2007 3
Win Ulysses Cortez Knockout SE: Vale Tudo Oct. 27, 2007 1
Win Dicky Chavez Technical Knockout KOTC: Unstoppable Sep. 15, 2007 1
Win Tim Peacock Technical Knockout WFC: Rumble In The Red Rocks Jun. 09, 2007 2
Win David Baggett Submission PG 1: Proving Grounds 1 May. 12, 2007 1
Win Dave Covello Submission WFC: Desert Storm Mar. 31, 2007 1
Total Fights: 14   |   Record: 12 - 2
WHO WINS THE MAIN EVENT AT UFC 162 BETWEEN ANDERSON SILVA AND CHRIS WEIDMAN?
Silva via Decision
Silva via TKO/KO
Silva via Submission
Weidman via Decision
Weidman via TKO/KO
Weidman via Submission
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