Ryan Bader has departed Bellator/the Professional Fighters League.
According to a report from Ariel Helwani on March 26, the split was amicable. Ryan Bader had one fight remaining on his contract, but after discussions with PFL executives, they mutually decided to part ways. Bader is now a free agent who can sign with any promotion he chooses.
Ryan Bader holds an MMA record of 31 victories, eight defeats, and one no contest.
Ariel Helwani also received a statement from Ryan Bader's long-time manager.
“Ryan had a great run at Bellator with every single fight being either a title fight or a fight in one of the Grand Prix tournaments,” Bader’s long-time manager Dave Martin said. “We appreciate Mike Kogan recognizing Ryan’s body of work and helping to facilitate a departure that…
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 27, 2025
Ryan Bader will portray Mark Coleman in the upcoming Dwayne Johnson film The Smashing Machine, which will be released later this year.
Learn more about the film, in which The Rock will play Mark Kerr, here.
