Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader will compete in the new season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). Bader has joined the coaching team of Michael Chandler. It was announced by Chandler on his social media account.
TUF 31 will air this May. The coaches will be former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
Bader had his last fight against Russian Fedor Emelianenko on February 5 at Bellator 290. In this fight, Ryan won by TKO in the first round.
In May, 2022, Bader fought Frenchman Cheick Kongo at Bellator 280. The fight lasted the whole distance and ended in Ryan's favor by unanimous decision of the judges. He has 34 wins and seven losses under his belt.