Ryan Janes (born August 22, 1981) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist. He most recently competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, he formerly competed for King of the Cage.
| Ryan Janes | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 22, 1981 Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Team | Zugec Ultimate Martial Arts[3] |
| Trainer | Adam Zugec[4] |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2008–2018 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editJanes was born in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada and he earned a diploma in Computer Programming. He works full-time as a web developer for Canada provincial government[4] and he is a professional MMA fighter under UFC promoter.[1]
After Janes moved from Newfoundland to Victoria for a warmer climate to live, he joined a fitness gym and trained regularity to get in shape. However, the routine of weight training was unattractive to him and he signed up to an MMA gym in 2006. He felt in love with MMA soon after. Janes started competing after his coach, Adam Zugec, asked him if he was interested to compete and he jumped at the chance and never looked back since.[5][6]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editJanes fought primarily in British Columbia under the King of the Cage Canada, Armageddon Fighting Championship, WSOF Canada and Battlefield Fight League. He was the Battlefield Fight League middleweight champion[7][8] and he amassed a record of 8–1 prior signed by Ultimate Fighting Championship.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editJanes was expected to make his promotional debut against Adam Hunter on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21. However, the bout was cancelled after Hunter was flagged by USADA for potential drug violation.[10]
Janes debut was rescheduled and was expected to faced Dongi Yang on October 15, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Lamas vs. Penn.[11] However, the promotion announced on October 6 that they had cancelled the event entirely.[12]
After a long delay, Janes finally made his debut on December 9, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov against Keith Berish.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
On February 19, 2017, Janes face Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne.[15] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[16][17]
Janes faced Jack Marshman on July 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio.[18] He lost by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).[19]
Janes faced Andrew Sanchez on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.[20] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.[21]
On October 10, 2018, Janes announced his retirement from professional MMA competition.[22]
Championships and accomplishments
editMixed martial arts
editPersonal life
editJanes described himself as a 'big softy with no roughness to his edges and who loves hugs, comic books and superhero movies". He said most people could not connect him as a professional fighter with his gentle demeanor. Janes is also a cat lover and he has two cats.[4]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 13 matches | 10 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–3 | Andrew Sanchez | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale | December 1, 2017 | 3 | 0:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Jack Marshman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio | July 16, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Gerald Meerschaert | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne | February 19, 2017 | 1 | 1:34 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Win | 9–1 | Keith Berish | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | December 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Albany, New York, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Brendan Kornberger | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Battlefield Fight League 37 | July 25, 2015 | 4 | 0:46 | Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada | Defended the Battlefield Fight League Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | David Perron | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Battlefield Fight League 35 | March 28, 2015 | 2 | 4:38 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Won the Battlefield Fight League Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | David Perron | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF Canada 2 | June 7, 2014 | 1 | 4:23 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 5–1 | Keto Allen | Decision (unanimous) | Armageddon Fighting Championship 13 | November 3, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 4–1 | Marcus Hicks | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Armageddon Fighting Championship 8 | April 14, 2012 | 2 | 2:04 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 3–1 | Duncan Wilson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Armageddon Fighting Championship 6 | June 18, 2011 | 1 | 1:17 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 2–1 | Geordie McCredie | TKO (punches) | King of the Cage Canada: Uprising 2 | March 12, 2010 | 1 | 1:33 | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Mike Hackert | Decision (unanimous) | King of the Cage Canada: Island Pride | May 8, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ryan Ballingall | Submission (rear-naked choke) | King of the Cage Canada: Impact | October 18, 2008 | 1 | 0:55 | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada |
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Ryan Janes - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ Way, The MMA. "Ryan Janes | Fighter Profile | The MMA Way". www.themmaway.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ "Ryan Janes | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ a b c Episode 31 With Guests Ryan Janes & Adam Zugec, retrieved 2017-06-23
- ^ James Lynch (2016-07-26), Canadian Ryan Janes talks new UFC contract, Adam Hunter & Netflix, retrieved 2017-06-23
- ^ Que Banh (2012-04-13), Ryan Janes - Team Zuma fighter, retrieved 2017-06-23
- ^ a b "Ryan Janes vs Brendan Kornberger Fight Result BFL 37 - Gladiator". www.mma-core.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ a b MMASucka (2015-07-26), BFL 37 Post-Fight: Ryan Janes talks title defense, game-plan and what's next., retrieved 2017-06-23
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Ryan Janes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ "Adam Hunter pulled from UFC on FOX 21 card due to potential USADA violation, fight vs. Janes off". MMAjunkie. 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ Staff (2016-09-03). "Moontasri vs. Morono, Yang vs. Janes announced for UFC Fight Night 97". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
- ^ Staff (2016-10-06). "After B.J. Penn's withdrawal, UFC cancels next week's UFC Fight Night 97 event in Philippines". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
- ^ Staff (2016-10-14). "UFC Fight Night 102 gets eight new fights". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 102 results: Ryan Janes picks up long-awaited UFC win with decision over Keith Berish". MMAjunkie. 2016-12-09. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ Staff (2017-01-24). "UFC Adds Five Bouts To Halifax Card". mmaimports.com. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "UFC Halifax Highlight Video: Watch Gerald Meerschaert Tap Ryan Janes". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ "UFC Halifax Results: Gerald Meerschaert submits Ryan Janes (VIDEO) | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ "Craig-Rountree, Janes-Marshman, Godbeer-Willis teed up for UFC's July return to Scotland". MMAjunkie. 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 113 results: Jack Marshman uses early striking prowess to top Ryan Janes". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-16. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (2017-08-30). "Andrew Sanchez vs. Ryan Janes booked for 'TUF 26' Finale on Dec. 1". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
- ^ "TUF 26 Finale results: Ryan Janes survives near finish, TKOs Andrew Sanchez in third". MMAjunkie. 2017-12-02. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
- ^ "UFC middleweight Ryan Janes announces retirement". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Ryan Janes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-15.