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Former ASU wrestler Ryan Bader developed a passion for mixed martial arts in Tempe as a sophomore. "We had no idea what we were doing," he recalls. (Photo by Damian Rios/Cronkite News)
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Fight like a Devil: Inside Ryan Bader’s journey from ASU wrestling to Bellator champion

by Adnan Alam Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023

PHOENIX – Fifteen years ago and fresh out of college, Ryan Bader sat in an office working the phones for a sales job and wondering if that’s all there was. Now, “Darth Bader” fights for a living. It’s a career switch he’s never regretted. A former ASU wrestler and the current Bellator heavyweight champion, Bader […]

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