Cagepotato · Mar 28, 2025
Champion to Free Agent: Ryan Bader’s Shocking Departure from PFL
Ryan Bader, the former two-division Bellator champion and reigning heavyweight titleholder, has officially parted ways with the PFL after an amicable agreement to release him from his contract.
Ryan Bader Leaves the PFL
The 41-year-old veteran had one fight remaining on his deal but is now a free agent, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in his MMA career that spanned Bellator, PFL, and the UFC. Bader announced the news on social media, expressing gratitude for his time in Bellator and PFL while hinting at future opportunities in the sport and promoting his upcoming film project, The Smashing Machine.