Back in 2008, coming off the 8th season of the Ultimate Fighter, Ryan Bader made his UFC debut. Just a year and a half into his pro career, he beat Vinny Magalhaes to become crowned TUF champion and take home his ten-fight, six-figure contract. Ten fights eventually turned into twenty, and when all was said and done, Bader had secured his place as a top 5 light heavyweight, along with a 15-5 UFC record. Given the state of the division and pair of TKO wins, he may have even been closing in on a title shot.
Ryan Bader exits the UFC, off to Bellator
