Ryan Bader
@ryanbader
Followers
148K
Following
47
Media
376
Statuses
3K
Bellator Heavyweight champion | Former LHW Champ | Ultimate Fighter Champ
Chandler, AZ
Joined March 2009
The infamous eye poke 🤷♂️keep seeing from the other side that I’m a “cheater” and wanted a way out 😂
244
329
3K
😂 gotta love it when your friends send you this after you get kicked in the damn head hahaha. Don’t take yourself too seriously. 👊🏼
42
180
3K
😂 F’ing with the bro in law compilation. How do I keep escalating this without killing him?? Any ideas?
147
347
2K
Gotta do what’s best for you @JonnyBones There is always another option tho. @BellatorMMA would love to run it back. Respect 👊🏽.
#ESPN Reyes vs Jan For the UFC light heavyweight championship of the world. As of right now, I got nothing to really gain fighting either of them. Let me know if you guys want to set up a day in 2021 for that Izzy fight. Hopefully you guys will be willing to pay by then.
36
72
832
My opponent says I was “given” the Heavyweight belt and didn’t “earn it.” In case you forgot. @bellatormma
36
107
823
Hey congrats @kongo4real but you talk like that after that performance 😬?? There is a reason you weren’t invited into the Heavyweight Grand Prix, what’s that tell you??? I’ll let YOU know what title I decide to defend. Until then, excuse my FRENCH & f*ck off.
Cheick Kongo (@kongo4real) threatens champion Ryan Bader (@ryanbader) after #Bellator216 win - ‘I will f—k you up for real’
56
82
758
Well not the result we were after but it’s the game we play. I’m all good and appreciate the support! I freaking hate to lose but as always I’ll keep working my ass off. Lost one belt but still have that heavyweight belt on my shoulder and will be better than ever. 👊🏼@BellatorMMA
24
49
714
Who’d you just beat? I fell asleep. Yeah @BellatorMMA just gave me the belt, not like I won the heavyweight tourney or anything. Sorry you weren’t invited to the party.
This belt ain't yours & you know it. Good for you if the Bellator gave it to you. Do I need to remind you who I just beat? Guess what, I'm coming for what I EARNED & DESERVE. Fight like the HW Champion you wanna be or leave it to whom it belongs. Et va te faire foutre au passage.
34
28
460
Looking to snatch the LHW RIZIN title. Let’s make this thing happen! @rizin_PR @BellatorMMA
19
69
459
About that time to get back after it! Getting lean and defending the 205 lb light heavyweight title in April. More news soon 👊🏽 @bellatormma
14
36
432
We tried hard but looks like fighting for the Rizin belt isn’t going to happen next. Just couldn’t come to terms where it made sense. I’m looking to return to the @bellatormma cage sometime in February. LHW 👊🏽
15
36
394
Beg a 42 yr old mma analyst?? @sonnench knows he can’t sniff a title shot by actually competing and earning one so he runs his mouth to bait me. Well congrats I’m here, IF you happen to get by Machida I’ll gladly gift you the fight and watch you fold up just like your last fight.
.@ChaelSonnen: Champ @ryanbader must 'beg me to be the No. 1 contender' after #Bellator222 (via @MikeBohnMMA)
37
24
355
After 8 years of marriage you gotta keep it’s spicy in the bedroom. #turkeyfoot @daisybader
11
16
325
Let’s go! Happy to get an amazing multi year deal done with @BellatorMMA They made me extremely happy and have always been great to work with. thank you @ScottCoker @rich_chou Kogan @magllc .Looking like I’ll stay at heavyweight this next one (Cheick Kongo)
18
35
328
It’s a go! A lot of variables we had to get over to get here. LHW title on the line. One day away. Let’s go! Live on @paramountnet 10pm est @BellatorMMA
11
42
318
Here we go! Aug 21st LHW title on the line against Nemkov who has wins over three former champions. Been too long, let’s get it! @bellatormma 🇺🇸
7
33
319
Last of the shenanigans. Bro in law gets a couple days off. Thanks @Athletics for having us!
21
32
307
Beefing up a bit but keeping that speed. Who would you like to see me fight next at heavyweight???.@jairlourenco .@apemanstrong
41
16
277
Congrats #jiriprochazka . we couldn’t make it happen in @rizin_PR so let’s do this in the @BellatorMMA cage. LHW title on the line.
6
51
265
And like I said If there was something unintentional I would own up to It. With all the photographers and obv it being filmed in super hd I still haven’t seen one pic or video showing a finger in the eye.
23
24
251
😂 ohhhh yes! Gave The wife a nice surprise when she went to put stuff away in the RV. Had to cut the vid as some not so nice words were coming out. 👌🏼
9
20
248
Moving on, hopefully have some exciting news coming up. Maybe a 3rd belt???? 🤷♂️🤘🏼lets do it. #japan
12
27
208
Wow what a comeback! Congrats @stipemiocic. Durability and believing in yourself right there.
3
17
203
Saturday morning conditioning in full effect with some hill sprints, bear crawls, carries, etc.
6
17
189
#Quarantine workout in the hotel room. Shaking off the travel and feeling great! @jairlourenco
12
18
195
9
14
186
Cheick you’re bad at this. I ko’d the guy who gave you your last loss and one of the greats both in under a minute. YOU’RE bringing up decisions?? Stop, it’s comedy. Plus @mattmitrione would whoop your ass.
Let me help you refresh your memory: I beat the REAL & undefeated Bellator HW Champion Minakov while you won the 2019 HW Tourney with a decision. over. Mitrione. WOW. You’re just a keyboard warrior unless you want to step into the cage and try me. Enough talk "Champignon".
16
15
175
Smoked in 4 min! I don’t care what kind of shape you’re in (cause you can just push that much harder) these will get you. 👇🏼.- 20 sec hard / 10 sec easy x 8 sets for 4 min of work total
7
10
172
First round of the LHW Grand Prix vs Machida @BellatorMMA new home on @SHOsports let’s get it!
9
17
167
@arielhelwani I can attest that they do randoms. Mitrione and I were tested a couple times leading up to our fight.
8
5
130
Been waiting awhile for this! I will be defending the Heavyweight title Sept 7th against Kongo who is on an 8 fight win streak in the division. Let get it. @bellatormma @dazn_usa.•.•.•.#heavyweight #champ #sanjose #bellator #mma #reign #ryanbader #badervskongo
5
16
134
Hope all goes well champ @lovatojrbjj.
0
2
124
May 9th Light Heavyweight title on the line as I take on Vadim Nemkov who has beaten 3 former champions in his last three outings but that streak ends. #andstill 🇺🇸
10
10
122
There’s a title fight going down tonight on Showtime! Tune in. Let’s go @BellatorMMA!! #Bellator255.
1
8
122
Great fight! Moldavsky looked good, fast and his cardio was on point. Tim brought it but would have liked to see him threaten some takedowns. looking forward to coming back to Heavyweight let’s get it!.
8
16
111
Ladies & gentleman, this is real. The clown show continues. 😂 Get the F outta here 😂
15
10
102
Sound ⬆️ - ASU wrestling days. Can hear his head crack off the mat. The ol “bump back” this move saved me a ton of times in my college career #tbt.—.Ill be teaching at the @sundevilwrestling1962 camp tomorrow and will be going over this among others. #wrestling #wrestler
8
11
94
Oct 16th Phoenix! After 35 fights I have never fought in the place I call home. Here we go! LHW Grand Prix semi finals
9
9
92
If there is one thing that our kids will take from Daisy and I it will be how to be tough 😂😂. she was fine, soft snow 🤷♂️
2
3
79
Teaching the little lad new skills. Got my 8 yr old a compound bow and he’s crushing it.
5
1
67
In the age of iPads and electronics, we get this kids out on the ranch for some good ol fashioned work!.•.•.#raiseemright #kids #4yearsold #rocket #ranch #ranchhouse #pygmygoats #minihorse
3
8
69
Let’s go Sully!.
Carson Valley native Sullivan Cauley will be making his Bellator MMA debut Nov. 19, per the promotion, after signing a multi-fight contract – Cauley's first bout will be in the preliminary card at light heavyweight @kidceej
3
6
73
Although I’m very impressed with your decision wins against Vinicius Kappka de Queiroz, Tony Johnson, Oil Thompson, and Augusta Saki 😁 since your last LOSS to King Mo, I have not made my mind up on which belt I will defend.
This belt ain't yours & you know it. Good for you if the Bellator gave it to you. Do I need to remind you who I just beat? Guess what, I'm coming for what I EARNED & DESERVE. Fight like the HW Champion you wanna be or leave it to whom it belongs. Et va te faire foutre au passage.
9
4
61
Check out @BellatorMMA tonight on @DAZN_USA Great fights, looking forward to the @rory_macdonald vs @jonfitchdotnet Belt is on the line! Who you guys got?.
12
6
51
First time down to 205 lbs in awhile, weight came off perfect, weigh ins tomorrow and then ready to rock. 📷 : @thefoxidentity.•.@apemanstrong @mountainprimal.@gohunt sanfordmma @killcliff @OakGroveTech @TheDiceTeam…
4
5
46
😂 thanks my man!.
Leave it to the @BellatorMMA Heavyweight Champion to come up with the best answer on @FamilyFeudABC Name something that is fun to jump on? @ryanbader simply states “My Wife”!!! Love the answer Ryan, Love the answer!!.
1
0
46
Monday. don’t bitch. Sit down and take it or stand up and get it!.•.•.#lovewhatyoudo #monday #letsgetitdone #mma #vancouver #ryanbader #ufc #standup #motivation
3
3
33
2
2
26
💥Giveaway 💥 signed fight worm walkout shirt. Follow @TheDiceTeam comment and tag 3 friends. They will pick a random winner in 48 hours 🤘🏼
4
2
25
7
0
21
Excited to partner with @evohemp ! I use CBD everyday to keep my body and brain healthy and their stuff is top notch 👌🏼
0
1
24
Congrats and we will miss you my man!.
I am beyond thrilled for my next challenge as the VP of North America with @Wimp2Warrior where I will continue my life-long calling to support the growth of martial arts. Thank you Nick Langton and John Kavanagh for believing in me. LFG . (2/2).
2
1
19
68
63
17
Hot damn! The wifey killin it on the @Skillsetmag cover. 80 action movie theme.—.Grab one next week CVS, Walgreens, Barnes & Noble, grocery & walmart. •.•.•.#80s #80sfashion #action #actionmovie #magazine #skillset #skillsetmag #knives #twintowers
1
3
17
Here is @cainmma 's evaluation form of #ufcsummit kinda harsh! Thats what happens when you're not in your seat. http://t.co/bjkQmRV.
0
44
10
Well @mattmitrione and Tito almost got into it at #ufcsummit and @cainmma got a wet willy by @JoshKoscheck @ufc
http://t.co/53Vjawy.
0
13
8