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Ryan Bader was born on June 7, 1983 in Reno, Nevada, United States. Public records list Ryan Bader as a mixed martial arts fighter, wrestling coach and jujutsuka. That works out to 43 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Robert McQueen High School and Arizona State University. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
Ryan Bader is one of those fighters who never quite got the mainstream spotlight he deserved, but anyone who actually follows combat sports knows the guy is the real deal. A Division I wrestler out of Arizona State, he came up through The Ultimate Fighting Championship as a light heavyweight with a methodical, pressure-heavy style that wore opponents down rather than wowing highlight-reel fans — which probably explains why casual viewers slept on him. What I genuinely respect is that he didn't just fade when his UFC run plateaued; he went to Bellator, became Heavyweight Champion, and set the record for the longest continuous winning streak of any Bellator champion. Then he crossed over to RIZIN and kept competing at the top level. At 188 cm with a wrestling base that never quits, Bader is the definition of a quiet, durable pro who lets his record do the talking.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryan Bader
- Name (Japanese)
- ライアン・ベイダー
- Reading
- らいあん・べいだー
- Born
- June 7, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Reno, Nevada, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / wrestling coach / jujutsuka / boxer / amateur wrestler
2. Background
- High school
- Robert McQueen High School
- University
- Arizona State University
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.ryanbader.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ryanbader/
- Xhttps://x.com/ryanbader
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan%20Bader
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%99%E3%82%A4%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2479163
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Bader born?
Born June 7, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Ryan Bader from?
Ryan Bader is from Reno, Nevada, United States.
What does Ryan Bader do?
Ryan Bader works as mixed martial arts fighter, wrestling coach, jujutsuka, boxer, amateur wrestler.
How tall is Ryan Bader?
Ryan Bader is 188 cm.
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