Ryan Janes

Ryan Janes
Born (1981-08-22) August 22, 1981 (age 43)
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada[1]
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight84 kg (185 lb; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Fighting out ofVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
TeamZugec Ultimate Martial Arts[3]
TrainerAdam Zugec[4]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active2008–2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins10
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision2
Losses3
By submission1
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

Background

Janes 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

Early career

Janes 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

Janes 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

Mixed martial arts

  • Battlefield Fight League
    • Battlefield Fight League Middleweight Champion (One time) vs. Brendan Kornberger[7][8]

Personal life

Janes 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

Professional record breakdown
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

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See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ryan Janes - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  2. ^ Way, The MMA. "Ryan Janes | Fighter Profile | The MMA Way". www.themmaway.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  3. ^ "Ryan Janes | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  4. ^ a b c Episode 31 With Guests Ryan Janes & Adam Zugec, retrieved 2017-06-23
  5. ^ James Lynch (2016-07-26), Canadian Ryan Janes talks new UFC contract, Adam Hunter & Netflix, retrieved 2017-06-23
  6. ^ Que Banh (2012-04-13), Ryan Janes - Team Zuma fighter, retrieved 2017-06-23
  7. ^ a b "Ryan Janes vs Brendan Kornberger Fight Result BFL 37 - Gladiator". www.mma-core.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  8. ^ 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
  9. ^ Sherdog.com. "Ryan Janes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ Staff (2016-09-03). "Moontasri vs. Morono, Yang vs. Janes announced for UFC Fight Night 97". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Staff (2016-10-14). "UFC Fight Night 102 gets eight new fights". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  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.
  15. ^ Staff (2017-01-24). "UFC Adds Five Bouts To Halifax Card". mmaimports.com. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  16. ^ Sherdog.com. "UFC Halifax Highlight Video: Watch Gerald Meerschaert Tap Ryan Janes". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  17. ^ "UFC Halifax Results: Gerald Meerschaert submits Ryan Janes (VIDEO) | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  18. ^ "Craig-Rountree, Janes-Marshman, Godbeer-Willis teed up for UFC's July return to Scotland". MMAjunkie. 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  19. ^ "UFC Fight Night 113 results: Jack Marshman uses early striking prowess to top Ryan Janes". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-16. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
  20. ^ Tristen Critchfield (2017-08-30). "Andrew Sanchez vs. Ryan Janes booked for 'TUF 26' Finale on Dec. 1". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  21. ^ "TUF 26 Finale results: Ryan Janes survives near finish, TKOs Andrew Sanchez in third". MMAjunkie. 2017-12-02. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
  22. ^ "UFC middleweight Ryan Janes announces retirement". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
  23. ^ Sherdog.com. "Ryan Janes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-15.