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Ryan Bader

Nickname Darth Birthdate 6/7/1983
Height / Weight 6'2" - 205 Place of Birth Reno, Nevada, United States

UFC 139 results: Ryan Bader defeats Jason Brilz by knockout at 1:17 of round 1.

Prior to the start of his mixed martial arts career, Ryan Bader was a two-time NCAA D-I All-American wrestler at Arizona State University, as well as a three-time PAC-10 champion. Bader currently competes in the UFC, having won the light-heavyweight division of "The Ultimate Fighter: Season Eight."

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MMAmania's Brian Hemminger has a complete preview of Saturday night's UFC on FX 8 main event between Luke Rockhold and Vitor Belfort. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

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UFC kicks off a week with three shows in eight days with its second Fox Sports 1 live event on Aug. 28, from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

MMA Roundtable: Fighters and media, Fight Master, Sonnen vs. Silva, and Rockhold

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Morning Report: Anthony Pettis says featherweight drop 'not permanent,' but promises 'fireworks' against Jose Aldo

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The Forward Roll: UFC 159 Edition

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