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Ryan Bader

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Ryan Bader

Ryan Bader ( BAY-dər; born June 7, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of RIZIN. He previously competed for Bellator MMA where he was the Bellator Heavyweight Champion, and still holds the record for the longest continuous winning streak of any Bellator Champion. He is also the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion, and the winner of the 2018 Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament. At Bellator 214, Bader became the first fighter in Bellator history to become champion in two weight divisions simultaneously. Prior to signing with Bellator, Bader competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Light Heavyweight division and he was a cast member and winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.

Infobox

Born
(1983-06-07) June 7, 1983 (age 42)Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Other names
Darth
Height
6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight
232 lb (105 kg; 16 st 8 lb)
Division
Light Heavyweight (2007–2021) Heavyweight (2018–present)
Reach
74 in (188 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting out of
Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
Team
Arizona Combat Sports (2007–2010) Power MMA Team (2010–present)
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Jair Lourenço Gurgel
Wrestling
NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active
2007–present
Total
40
Wins
31
By knockout
6
By submission
2
By decision
15
Losses
8
No contests
1
University
Arizona State University
Spouse
mw- Daisy Bader (m. 2010)
Website
ryanbader.com
Collegiate wrestling
Medal record Collegiate wrestling Representing the Arizona State Sun Devils Pac-10 Championships 2003 Boise 197 lb 2004 Fargo 197 lb 2006 Fullerton 197 lb

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
40 matches
By knockout
31 wins
13
8 losses
6
By submission
By submission
40 matches
By submission
31 wins
3
8 losses
2
By decision
By decision
40 matches
By decision
31 wins
15
8 losses
0
No contests
No contests
40 matches
No contests
31 wins
1
40 matches
31 wins
8 losses
By knockout
13
6
By submission
3
2
By decision
15
0
No contests
1
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
31–8 (1)
Opponent
Renan Ferreira
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
PFL vs. Bellator
Date
February 24, 2024
Round
1
Time
0:21
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Notes
For "PFL vs. Bellator Champion of Champions" Super Fights World Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
31–7 (1)
Opponent
Fedor Emelianenko
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Bellator 290
Date
February 4, 2023
Round
1
Time
2:30
Location
Inglewood, California, United States
Notes
Defended the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
30–7 (1)
Opponent
Cheick Kongo
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Bellator 280
Date
May 6, 2022
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Paris, France
Notes
Defended the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship. Broke the record for the most consecutive Bellator Heavyweight World Championship title defenses (2).
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
29–7 (1)
Opponent
Valentin Moldavsky
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Bellator 273
Date
January 29, 2022
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Notes
Defended and unified the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
28–7 (1)
Opponent
Corey Anderson
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Bellator 268
Date
October 16, 2021
Round
1
Time
0:51
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Notes
Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
28–6 (1)
Opponent
Lyoto Machida
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Bellator 256
Date
April 9, 2021
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Notes
Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
27–6 (1)
Opponent
Vadim Nemkov
Method
TKO (head kick and punches)
Event
Bellator 244
Date
August 21, 2020
Round
2
Time
3:02
Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Notes
Lost the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
NC
NC
Res.
NC
Record
27–5 (1)
Opponent
Cheick Kongo
Method
NC (accidental eye poke)
Event
Bellator 226
Date
September 7, 2019
Round
1
Time
3:52
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Notes
Retained the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship. Accidental eye poke rendered Kongo unable to continue.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
27–5
Opponent
Fedor Emelianenko
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Bellator 214
Date
January 26, 2019
Round
1
Time
0:35
Location
Inglewood, California, United States
Notes
Won the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix and the vacant Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–5
Opponent
Matt Mitrione
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Bellator 207
Date
October 12, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Notes
Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–5
Opponent
Muhammed Lawal
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Bellator 199
Date
May 12, 2018
Round
1
Time
0:15
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Notes
Heavyweight debut. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–5
Opponent
Linton Vassell
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Bellator 186
Date
November 3, 2017
Round
2
Time
3:58
Location
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Defended the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–5
Opponent
Phil Davis
Method
Decision (split)
Event
Bellator 180
Date
June 24, 2017
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Notes
Won the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–5
Opponent
Antônio Rogério Nogueira
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2
Date
November 19, 2016
Round
3
Time
3:51
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–5
Opponent
Ilir Latifi
Method
KO (knee)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett
Date
September 3, 2016
Round
2
Time
2:06
Location
Hamburg, Germany
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
20–5
Opponent
Anthony Johnson
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader
Date
January 30, 2016
Round
1
Time
1:26
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–4
Opponent
Rashad Evans
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 192
Date
October 3, 2015
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–4
Opponent
Phil Davis
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson
Date
January 24, 2015
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–4
Opponent
Ovince Saint Preux
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Saint Preux
Date
August 16, 2014
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Bangor, Maine, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–4
Opponent
Rafael Cavalcante
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 174
Date
June 14, 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–4
Opponent
Anthony Perosh
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot
Date
December 7, 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
15–4
Opponent
Glover Teixeira
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader
Date
September 4, 2013
Round
1
Time
2:55
Location
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–3
Opponent
Vladimir Matyushenko
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson
Date
January 26, 2013
Round
1
Time
0:50
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Notes
Submission of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
14–3
Opponent
Lyoto Machida
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera
Date
August 4, 2012
Round
2
Time
1:32
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–2
Opponent
Quinton Jackson
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 144
Date
February 26, 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Saitama, Japan
Notes
Catchweight (211 lbs) bout; Jackson missed weight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–2
Opponent
Jason Brilz
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC 139
Date
November 19, 2011
Round
1
Time
1:17
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
12–2
Opponent
Tito Ortiz
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC 132
Date
July 2, 2011
Round
1
Time
1:56
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
12–1
Opponent
Jon Jones
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC 126
Date
February 5, 2011
Round
2
Time
4:20
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Antônio Rogério Nogueira
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 119
Date
September 25, 2010
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Keith Jardine
Method
KO (flying knee and punch)
Event
UFC 110
Date
February 21, 2010
Round
3
Time
2:10
Location
Sydney, Australia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Eric Schafer
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 104
Date
October 24, 2009
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Carmelo Marrero
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann
Date
April 1, 2009
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Vinny Magalhães
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale
Date
December 13, 2008
Round
1
Time
2:18
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Won The Ultimate Fighter 8 Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Buckley Acosta
Method
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
XCC 6: Western Threat
Date
April 5, 2008
Round
1
Time
0:47
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Brad Peterson
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
IFO: Fireworks in the Cage IV
Date
December 28, 2007
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Ulises Cortez
Method
KO (suplex and punches)
Event
SE: Vale Tudo
Date
October 27, 2007
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Mexico
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Dicky Chavez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
KOTC: Unstoppable
Date
September 15, 2007
Round
1
Time
0:41
Location
San Carlos, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Tim Peacock
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
WFC: Rumble in the Red Rocks
Date
June 9, 2007
Round
2
Time
2:50
Location
Camp Verde, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
David Baggett
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Proving Grounds 1
Date
May 12, 2007
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Cayman Islands
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Dave Covello
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
Reno Combats: Inferno 2
Date
March 31, 2007
Round
1
Time
2:21
Location
Camp Verde, Arizona, United States
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
31–8 (1)
Renan Ferreira
TKO (punches)
PFL vs. Bellator
February 24, 2024
1
0:21
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
For "PFL vs. Bellator Champion of Champions" Super Fights World Heavyweight Championship.
Win
31–7 (1)
Fedor Emelianenko
TKO (punches)
Bellator 290
February 4, 2023
1
2:30
Inglewood, California, United States
Defended the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Win
30–7 (1)
Cheick Kongo
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 280
May 6, 2022
5
5:00
Paris, France
Defended the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship. Broke the record for the most consecutive Bellator Heavyweight World Championship title defenses (2).
Win
29–7 (1)
Valentin Moldavsky
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 273
January 29, 2022
5
5:00
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Defended and unified the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Loss
28–7 (1)
Corey Anderson
TKO (punches)
Bellator 268
October 16, 2021
1
0:51
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win
28–6 (1)
Lyoto Machida
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 256
April 9, 2021
5
5:00
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss
27–6 (1)
Vadim Nemkov
TKO (head kick and punches)
Bellator 244
August 21, 2020
2
3:02
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Lost the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
NC
27–5 (1)
Cheick Kongo
NC (accidental eye poke)
Bellator 226
September 7, 2019
1
3:52
San Jose, California, United States
Retained the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship. Accidental eye poke rendered Kongo unable to continue.
Win
27–5
Fedor Emelianenko
TKO (punches)
Bellator 214
January 26, 2019
1
0:35
Inglewood, California, United States
Won the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix and the vacant Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Win
26–5
Matt Mitrione
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 207
October 12, 2018
3
5:00
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win
25–5
Muhammed Lawal
TKO (punches)
Bellator 199
May 12, 2018
1
0:15
San Jose, California, United States
Heavyweight debut. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win
24–5
Linton Vassell
TKO (punches)
Bellator 186
November 3, 2017
2
3:58
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Defended the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Win
23–5
Phil Davis
Decision (split)
Bellator 180
June 24, 2017
5
5:00
New York City, New York, United States
Won the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Win
22–5
Antônio Rogério Nogueira
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2
November 19, 2016
3
3:51
São Paulo, Brazil
Win
21–5
Ilir Latifi
KO (knee)
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett
September 3, 2016
2
2:06
Hamburg, Germany
Performance of the Night.
Loss
20–5
Anthony Johnson
KO (punches)
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader
January 30, 2016
1
1:26
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win
20–4
Rashad Evans
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 192
October 3, 2015
3
5:00
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
19–4
Phil Davis
Decision (split)
UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson
January 24, 2015
3
5:00
Stockholm, Sweden
Win
18–4
Ovince Saint Preux
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Saint Preux
August 16, 2014
5
5:00
Bangor, Maine, United States
Win
17–4
Rafael Cavalcante
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 174
June 14, 2014
3
5:00
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
16–4
Anthony Perosh
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot
December 7, 2013
3
5:00
Brisbane, Australia
Loss
15–4
Glover Teixeira
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader
September 4, 2013
1
2:55
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win
15–3
Vladimir Matyushenko
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson
January 26, 2013
1
0:50
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Submission of the Night.
Loss
14–3
Lyoto Machida
KO (punch)
UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera
August 4, 2012
2
1:32
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
14–2
Quinton Jackson
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 144
February 26, 2012
3
5:00
Saitama, Japan
Catchweight (211 lbs) bout; Jackson missed weight.
Win
13–2
Jason Brilz
KO (punch)
UFC 139
November 19, 2011
1
1:17
San Jose, California, United States
Loss
12–2
Tito Ortiz
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC 132
July 2, 2011
1
1:56
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
12–1
Jon Jones
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC 126
February 5, 2011
2
4:20
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
12–0
Antônio Rogério Nogueira
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 119
September 25, 2010
3
5:00
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win
11–0
Keith Jardine
KO (flying knee and punch)
UFC 110
February 21, 2010
3
2:10
Sydney, Australia
Win
10–0
Eric Schafer
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 104
October 24, 2009
3
5:00
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
9–0
Carmelo Marrero
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann
April 1, 2009
3
5:00
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win
8–0
Vinny Magalhães
TKO (punches)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale
December 13, 2008
1
2:18
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Won The Ultimate Fighter 8 Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win
7–0
Buckley Acosta
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
XCC 6: Western Threat
April 5, 2008
1
0:47
Reno, Nevada, United States
Win
6–0
Brad Peterson
Decision (unanimous)
IFO: Fireworks in the Cage IV
December 28, 2007
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
5–0
Ulises Cortez
KO (suplex and punches)
SE: Vale Tudo
October 27, 2007
1
N/A
Mexico
Win
4–0
Dicky Chavez
TKO (punches)
KOTC: Unstoppable
September 15, 2007
1
0:41
San Carlos, Arizona, United States
Win
3–0
Tim Peacock
TKO (punches)
WFC: Rumble in the Red Rocks
June 9, 2007
2
2:50
Camp Verde, Arizona, United States
Win
2–0
David Baggett
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Proving Grounds 1
May 12, 2007
1
N/A
Cayman Islands
Win
1–0
Dave Covello
TKO (submission to punches)
Reno Combats: Inferno 2
March 31, 2007
1
2:21
Camp Verde, Arizona, United States
· Mixed martial arts record
3 matches
3 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
3 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
3 wins
Col 3
0 losses
By knockout
By knockout
Exhibition record breakdown
By knockout
Exhibition record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
By submission
By submission
Exhibition record breakdown
By submission
Exhibition record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
By decision
By decision
Exhibition record breakdown
By decision
Exhibition record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
Exhibition record breakdown
3 matches
3 wins
0 losses
By knockout
1
0
By submission
1
0
By decision
1
0
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Eliot Marshall
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
Date
June 25, 2008 (airdate)
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
The Ultimate Fighter 8 semifinal round.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Tom Lawlor
Method
KO (punch)
Event
May 28, 2008 (airdate)
Date
1
Round
3:44
Time
The Ultimate Fighter 8 quarterfinal round.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Kyle Kingsbury
Method
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
May 21, 2008 (airdate)
Date
2
Round
1:33
Time
The Ultimate Fighter 8 preliminary round.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
3–0
Eliot Marshall
Decision (unanimous)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
June 25, 2008 (airdate)
2
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
The Ultimate Fighter 8 semifinal round.
Win
2–0
Tom Lawlor
KO (punch)
May 28, 2008 (airdate)
1
3:44
The Ultimate Fighter 8 quarterfinal round.
Win
1–0
Kyle Kingsbury
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
May 21, 2008 (airdate)
2
1:33
The Ultimate Fighter 8 preliminary round.
· Pay-per-view bouts
1.
1.
No
1.
Event
PFL vs. Bellator
Fight
Ferreira vs. Bader
Date
February 24, 2024
Venue
Kingdom Arena
City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
PPV buys
Not Disclosed
No
Event
Fight
Date
Venue
City
PPV buys
1.
PFL vs. Bellator
Ferreira vs. Bader
February 24, 2024
Kingdom Arena
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Not Disclosed
· NCAA record
Res.
Res.
NCAA Championships Matches
Res.
NCAA Championships Matches
Record
NCAA Championships Matches
Opponent
NCAA Championships Matches
Score
NCAA Championships Matches
Date
NCAA Championships Matches
Event
2006 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
2006 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
NCAA Championships Matches
2006 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
10-7
NCAA Championships Matches
Joel Flaggert
NCAA Championships Matches
4-9
NCAA Championships Matches
March 17, 2006
NCAA Championships Matches
2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
10-6
NCAA Championships Matches
Nathan Moore
NCAA Championships Matches
6-4
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
9-6
NCAA Championships Matches
Chris Weidman
NCAA Championships Matches
7-10
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
9-5
NCAA Championships Matches
Tyrone Byrd
NCAA Championships Matches
6-0
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
8-5
NCAA Championships Matches
Bredan McLean
NCAA Championships Matches
Fall
2005 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
2005 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
NCAA Championships Matches
2005 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
7-5
NCAA Championships Matches
Joel Flaggert
NCAA Championships Matches
5-1
NCAA Championships Matches
March 17, 2005
NCAA Championships Matches
2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
7-4
NCAA Championships Matches
Joel Weimer
NCAA Championships Matches
3-2
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
6-4
NCAA Championships Matches
Phil Davis
NCAA Championships Matches
1-3
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
6-3
NCAA Championships Matches
Tyrone Byrd
NCAA Championships Matches
7-3
2004 NCAA Championships 4th at 197 lbs
2004 NCAA Championships 4th at 197 lbs
NCAA Championships Matches
2004 NCAA Championships 4th at 197 lbs
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
5-3
NCAA Championships Matches
Chris Skretkowicz
NCAA Championships Matches
5-1
NCAA Championships Matches
March 20, 2004
NCAA Championships Matches
2004 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
4-3
NCAA Championships Matches
Damion Hahn
NCAA Championships Matches
1-2
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
4-2
NCAA Championships Matches
B.J. Padden
NCAA Championships Matches
5-3
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
3-2
NCAA Championships Matches
Joel Weimer
NCAA Championships Matches
4-1
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
2-2
NCAA Championships Matches
Jeff Foust
NCAA Championships Matches
7-0
2003 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
2003 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
NCAA Championships Matches
2003 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
1-2
NCAA Championships Matches
Matt Greenberg
NCAA Championships Matches
Major 1-14
NCAA Championships Matches
March 20, 2003
NCAA Championships Matches
2003 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
1-1
NCAA Championships Matches
Jon Trenge
NCAA Championships Matches
Major 2-11
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
1-0
NCAA Championships Matches
Adam Schaaf
NCAA Championships Matches
OT 6-4
NCAA Championships Matches
Res.
Record
Opponent
Score
Date
Event
2006 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
Loss
10-7
Joel Flaggert
4-9
March 17, 2006
2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win
10-6
Nathan Moore
6-4
Loss
9-6
Chris Weidman
7-10
Win
9-5
Tyrone Byrd
6-0
Win
8-5
Bredan McLean
Fall
2005 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
Loss
7-5
Joel Flaggert
5-1
March 17, 2005
2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win
7-4
Joel Weimer
3-2
Loss
6-4
Phil Davis
1-3
Win
6-3
Tyrone Byrd
7-3
2004 NCAA Championships 4th at 197 lbs
Win
5-3
Chris Skretkowicz
5-1
March 20, 2004
2004 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
4-3
Damion Hahn
1-2
Win
4-2
Padden
5-3
Win
3-2
Joel Weimer
4-1
Win
2-2
Jeff Foust
7-0
2003 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs
Loss
1-2
Matt Greenberg
Major 1-14
March 20, 2003
2003 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
1-1
Jon Trenge
Major 2-11
Win
1-0
Adam Schaaf
OT 6-4
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Preceded byPhil Davis
Awards and achievements
Preceded byPhil Davis
Awards and achievements
6th Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion June 24, 2017 – August 21, 2020
Awards and achievements
Succeeded byVadim Nemkov
VacantTitle last held byVitaly Minakov
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Awards and achievements
4th Bellator Heavyweight World Champion January 26, 2019 – March 26, 2025Released
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Awards and achievements
Preceded byPhil Davis
6th Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion June 24, 2017 – August 21, 2020
Succeeded byVadim Nemkov
VacantTitle last held byVitaly Minakov
4th Bellator Heavyweight World Champion January 26, 2019 – March 26, 2025Released
Vacant

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