Ryan Bader announces RIZIN signing

Ex-UFC Star Ryan Bader Set For Move To Rizin FF, Targeted For NYE Debut Fight

Former UFC light heavyweight contender, and Bellator MMA two-weight champion, Ryan Bader is set to make his return to mixed martial arts competition at the end of the year, with the veteran confirming his move to Japanese-based promotion, Rizin FF overnight. Bader, a former top-contender in the Octagon, departed the PFL (Professional Fighters League) earlier this year, voicing his displeasure with a lack of activity on his return bout. Sidelined…

Ryan Bader announces RIZIN signing

Ryan Bader joined the RIZIN roster at the Japanese promotion’s latest show.

Ryan Bader has signed with RIZIN and he’s expected to face the winner of the ongoing heavyweight Grand Prix at the New Year’s Eve card later this year

Ryan Bader is coming to RIZIN. The former two-division Bellator champion and PFL and UFC competitor entered the ring Sunday at RIZIN's Otoko Matsuri event at the Tokyo Dome to announce he has signed with the Japanese promotion. Bader is expected to fight at RIZIN's annual New Year's Eve event on December 31. He awaits the winner of the Heavyweight Grand Prix, which began Sunday, with fellow former Bellator fighter Jose Augusto, after advancing t…