History of Bryan Baker (fighter) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 11, 2025

Bryan Baker is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division. He began his professional MMA career in 2007 and fought in promotions such as World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and Bellator. Notably, Baker participated in Bellator's Season Two Middleweight Tournament in 2010, where he advanced to the final round, ultimately facing Alexander Shlemenko.

Sections (1)

Full Timeline

October 13, 1985: Bryan Baker's Birth

On October 13, 1985, Bryan Baker was born. He would later become a professional mixed martial artist.

April 2007: Victory Against Jesse Juarez

In April 2007, Baker faced Jesse Juarez and defeated him via third round submission (rear-naked choke).

2007: Start of MMA Career

In 2007, Bryan Baker began his professional MMA career.

2007: First Professional Fight

In early 2007, Bryan Baker had his first professional mixed martial arts fight for the Cage of Fire promotion in Mexico against Scott Rose and won by submission in just over a minute.

June 24, 2010: Loss to Alexander Shlemenko

On June 24, 2010, Bryan Baker fought Alexander Shlemenko in the Bellator Middleweight tournament final at Bellator 23 and lost via TKO in the first round.

September 21, 2010: Diagnosis and Remission of Leukemia

On September 21, 2010, it was revealed that Baker was battling chronic myelogenous leukemia but had gone into remission three weeks prior.

2010: Bellator Middleweight Tournament

In 2010, Bryan Baker competed in Bellator's Middleweight Tournament, reaching the final against Alexander Shlemenko.

July 20, 2012: Bellator 72 Loss

On July 20, 2012, Bryan Baker faced Karl Amoussou in the Bellator Season 6 Welterweight Tournament finals at Bellator 72 and lost the fight via submission in the first round.

February 21, 2013: Loss to Douglas Lima

On February 21, 2013, Baker faced Douglas Lima at Bellator 86, filling in for the injured Brent Weedman in the Season Eight Welterweight Tournament Semi-Finals. He lost via KO in the first round.