Ryan Bader open to returning to UFC, but doesn’t rule out competing in another major organization

Ryan Bader is open to returning to the UFC, but doesn’t rule out competing in another very well-known organization. The former two-time Bellator champion doesn’t want to end his career just yet.

Ryan Bader is one of the true veterans of MMA. The American began his career in 2007 and has since fought 39 professional fights. The University of Arizona alumnus has a victory in The Ultimate Fighter program, 20 fights in the UFC, as well as winning Bellator belts in the welterweight and heavyweight categories.

An active heavyweight with such accomplishments can be found in a candle, so it’s no surprise that Bader is still open to professional competition. Ryan Bader gave an extensive interview to journalist Damon Martin, in which he first talked about the reasons for his decision to leave the PFL. “Darth” indicated that he could have fought three fights in the said organization however

Ryan Bader open to return to UFC

The 41-year-old does not plan a long career and is not thinking about four fights. However, he stressed that he is ready to fight two fights. Ryan Bader indicated in which organizations he could continue his career. The award-winning fighter is open to returning to the UFC, however, he mentioned another major federation he is willing to negotiate with.

– We talked with my manager that it would be really great to return to the UFC even if it was only for one fight. I would finish my career where I started it. I am open to that. Since I starred in the movie there were other interesting options. I thought about Rizin because I play Coleman in the film, and he fought in Japan. From that angle it would be interesting. Of course, the UFC is also in play.

– I’m open to anything. We have even already started preliminary talks with Rizin. They contacted me right after I announced my departure from the PFL. They offered cool opportunities. I’m also open to grappling fights in events broadcast on UFC Fight Pass.

Ryan Bader finally admitted that he has been in sports competition all his life and wants to continue it, but in a form that would also give him a lot of joy. The fighter said that if there are interesting fights then it is possible that he will fight longer than he originally planned.

The American has derailed the possibility of long starts and strenuously building a ranking position to win the right to fight for the belt.