Ryan DuWayne Bader (born June 7, 1983) is an American mixed martial artistwho is currently signed with Bellator MMA and is the current Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion. Bader formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Light Heavyweight division, obtaining an overall record of 15-5. He was a cast member and winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.