Ultimate Fighting Calendar
HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ryan Bader
Darth
23-5-0
RESULT

Ryan Bader def. Valentin Moldavsky (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Saturday, January 29, 2022
PHX Arena, Phoenix, United States

Ryan Bader defeated Valentin Moldavsky by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky, held Saturday, January 29, 2022 at PHX Arena, Phoenix.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ryan Bader vs Valentin Moldavsky?

Ryan Bader defeated Valentin Moldavsky by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky, held Saturday, January 29, 2022 at PHX Arena, Phoenix.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Ryan Bader 50%50% Valentin Moldavsky

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

23-5-0
Record
15-5-0
1832
Power Index rating
1833
0
Win Streak
0
43
Age
34
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Russia / Ukraine

Style Matchup

Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
vs
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Ryan Bader
  • Black belt · BJJ · Jair Lourenco
  • 2019Bellator Heavyweight World Championship · Bellator MMA
  • 2019Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix winner · Bellator MMA
  • 2017Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship · Bellator MMA

Camp Power MMA Team · Gilbert, US

Valentin Moldavsky

No background on record

Camp FedorTeam · Russia

Striking Profile

2.82
SLpM
3.17
43%
Str. Acc.
124%
1.39
SApM
2.69
71%
Str. Def.
-85%

Grappling Profile

3.37
TD Avg.
1.74
44%
TD Acc.
21%
80%
TD Def.
50%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Ryan Bader · 3-2
  • L
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 0:21 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Bellator 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 · Feb 4, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 2:30 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 · May 6, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky · Jan 29, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas · Oct 16, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 0:51
Valentin Moldavsky · 2-2
  • L
    PFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta · Aug 7, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    RCC 24 · Dec 12, 2025
    Split Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • NC
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 2025
    No Contest · R1 · 4:26 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round · Apr 30, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 12, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 21 fights · 4 fights
27.5
Avg sig. strikes
38.5
2.19
Avg takedowns
1.50
3:38
Avg control time
3:51
86
Career high strikes
84
9
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Ryan Bader
Strike target
Valentin Moldavsky
73%
Head
51%
12%
Body
12%
14%
Leg
37%
Ryan Bader
Strike position
Valentin Moldavsky
48%
Distance
50%
10%
Clinch
41%
42%
Ground
9%