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Ryan Bader

Former Fighter • 22-5-0 (W-L-D)
Todd Monaghan
Abdel Medjedoub
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 19: Ryan Bader of the United States celebrates victory over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira of Brazil after their light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night Bader v Minotouro at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on November 19, 2016 in Sao Paulo,
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5 years ago

Fight Night Sao Paulo: Ryan Bader Octagon Interview

Ryan Bader talks his win over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the Octagon for Fight Night Sao Paulo.
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 01: Ryan Bader interacts with media during the UFC 192 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 1, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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5 years ago

Fight Night Sao Paulo: Post-fight Press Conference

Watch the Sao Paulo post-fight press conference.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 18: Opponents Thomas Almeida (L) of Brazil and Albert Morales of the United States face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Ibirapuera gymnasium on November 18, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC
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Fight Night Sao Paulo: Weigh-in highlights

Hear from Antonio Nogueira, Ryan Bader and Thomas Almeida after they weigh in and face off ahead of the Fight Night Sao Paulo free on FS1 Saturday night.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 18: Opponents Rogerio Nogueira (R) of Brazil and Ryan Bader of the United States face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Ibirapuera gymnasium on November 18, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Z
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Fight Night Sao Paulo: Weigh-in face off

Watch the staredown from Sao Paulo between Ryan Bader and Antonio Rogerio Nogueiro ahead of the great Fight Night event on tap from Brazil Saturday live and free on FS1.
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UFC Minute: Inside the Rematches

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews the two main event rematches for the Belfast and Sao Paulo cards on Saturday.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Light heavyweight fighters Rogerio Nogueira (R) of Brazil and Ryan Bader of the United States pose for photographers during Ultimate Media Day at Renaissance Hotel on November 17, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Bud
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Fight Night Sao Paulo: Ryan Bader vs Rogerio Nogueira - Joe Rogan Preview

Joe Rogan previews the Fight Night Sao Paulo main event, featuring Ryan Bader and Rogerio Nogueira.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Light heavyweight fighters Rogerio Nogueira (R) of Brazil and Ryan Bader of the United States face off during Ultimate Media Day at Renaissance Hotel on November 17, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa
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5 years ago

Fight Night Sao Paulo: Media Day Face Offs

Watch the staredowns between Ryan Bader-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Thomas Almeida-Albert Morales ahead of their main and co-main event showdowns at Fight Night Sao Paulo Saturday live and free on FS1.
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5 years ago

Fight Night Sao Paulo: Bader vs Nogueira - Rematch ready

After their 2010 match up where Ryan Bader beat Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, both men are different fighters six years later. Hear them talk about how they've improved and what to expect in the ramtch at Fight Night Sao Paulo Saturday night on FS1.
HAMBURG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 02: Ilir Latifi of Sweden and Ryan Bader of the USA come face to face during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-in held at Barclaycard Arena on September 2, 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. Andrei 'The Pit Bull' Arlovski and Josh 'The Warma
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5 years ago

KO of the Week: Ryan Bader vs Ilir Latifi

Watch Ryan Bader KO Ilir Latifi in their September matchup from two months ago.
HAMBURG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 03: Ryan Bader (R) of the USA kicks facing Ilir Latifi (L) of Sweden compete in their Light Heavyweight Bout during the UFC Fight Night held at Barclaycard Arena on September 3, 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Dean Mouh
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5 years ago

Fight Night Hamburg: Ryan Bader Backstage Interview

Watch Ryan Bader backstage after his vicious walk-off knockout over Ilir Latifi at Fight Night Hamburg.
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5 years ago

UFC Minute: What's on the Line in Hamburg?

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews three of the fights from Fight Night Hamburg on Saturday and discusses what's at stake for the fighters.
VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 13: Ryan Bader weighs in during the UFC 174 weigh-in at Rogers Arena on June 13, 2014 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Hamburg: Ryan Bader - Having fun again

No. 4-ranked light heavyweight Ryan Bader has moved on since his loss against Anthony Johnson. Now Bader is focused on having fun again and fighting free of anxiety. Bader takes on Ilir Latifi Saturday at Fight Night Hamburg.

Stats

Striking accuracy 43% 43%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
577
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1332
Grappling accuracy 44% 44%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
104
2.82
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
1.39
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.37
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.44
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
72
%
Sig. Str. Defense
81
%
Takedown Defense
0.51
Knockdown Ratio
10:14
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
278 (48%)
Clinch
59 (10%)
Ground
240 (42%)

Sig. Str. by target

73% 423 Head 12% 71 Body 14% 83 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Bader vs Nogueira

    Round
    3
    Time
    03:50
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Bader vs Latifi

    Round
    2
    Time
    02:03
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Johnson vs Bader

    Round
    1
    Time
    01:28
    Method
    KO/TKO
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Biography

Status
Not Fighting
Hometown
United States
Trains at
Power MMA and Fintess - Gilbert, AZ
Age
38
Height
74.00
Weight
204.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 13, 2008
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
44.00
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Abdel Medjedoub
Light Heavyweight Division • -- (W-L-D)