HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Ryan Bader def. Valentin Moldavsky (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00

15-5-0
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-
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
Valentin Moldavsky · 2-2
- L
- W
- NCProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 2025No Contest · R1 · 4:26 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round · Apr 30, 2025Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 12, 2024Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Common Opponents
Ryan Bader
Valentin Moldavsky
Head-to-Head History
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%
