Ryan Janes Explained

Ryan Janes
Birth Date:22 August 1981
Birth Place:Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada[1]
Fighting Out Of:Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Weight Kg:84
Weight Class:Middleweight
Reach:76 in
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance:Orthodox[2]
Team:Zugec Ultimate Martial Arts[3]
Trainer:Adam Zugec
Years Active:2008–2018
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:6
Mma Decwin:2
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:2
Sherdog:40126

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 and he is a professional MMA fighter under UFC promoter.

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.

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 and he amassed a record of 8–1 prior signed by Ultimate Fighting Championship.[4]

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.[5]

Janes debut was rescheduled and was expected to faced Dongi Yang on October 15, 2016, at .[6] However, the promotion announced on October 6 that they had cancelled the event entirely.[7]

After a long delay, Janes finally made his debut on December 9, 2016, at against Keith Berish.[8] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

On February 19, 2017, Janes face Gerald Meerschaert at .[10] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[11] [12]

Janes faced Jack Marshman on July 16, 2017, at .[13] He lost by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).[14]

Janes faced Andrew Sanchez on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.[15] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.[16]

On October 10, 2018, Janes announced his retirement from professional MMA competition.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

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.

Mixed martial arts record

|Win|align=center|10–3|Andrew Sanchez|TKO (punches)|The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale ||align=center|3|align=center|0:59|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|9–3|Jack Marshman|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Glasgow, Scotland||-| Loss| align=center| 9–2| Gerald Meerschaert| Submission (armbar)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:34| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 9–1| Keith Berish| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Albany, New York, United States||-

| Win| align=center| 8–1| Brendan Kornberger| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Battlefield Fight League 37| | align=center| 4| align=center| 0:46| Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 7–1| David Perron| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Battlefield Fight League 35| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:38| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 6–1| David Perron| Submission (rear-naked choke)| WSOF Canada 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:23| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 5–1| Keto Allen| Decision (unanimous)| Armageddon Fighting Championship 13| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Victoria, British Columbia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 4–1| Marcus Hicks| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Armageddon Fighting Championship 8| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:04| Victoria, British Columbia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 3–1| Duncan Wilson| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Armageddon Fighting Championship 6| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:17| Victoria, British Columbia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 2–1| Geordie McCredie| TKO (punches)| King of the Cage Canada: Uprising 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:33| Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada||-| Loss| align=center| 1–1| Mike Hackert| Decision (unanimous)| King of the Cage Canada: Island Pride| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Ryan Ballingall| Submission (rear-naked choke)| King of the Cage Canada: Impact| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:55| Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada||-[19]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ryan Janes - Official UFC Profile. UFC.com. July 21, 2017.
  2. Web site: Ryan Janes Fighter Profile The MMA Way. Way. The MMA. www.themmaway.com. 2017-06-23.
  3. Web site: Ryan Janes MMA Fighter Page Tapology. Tapology. en. 2017-06-23.
  4. Web site: Ryan Janes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2017-06-23.
  5. News: Adam Hunter pulled from UFC on FOX 21 card due to potential USADA violation, fight vs. Janes off. 2016-08-26. MMAjunkie. 2017-06-23. en-US.
  6. News: Moontasri vs. Morono, Yang vs. Janes announced for UFC Fight Night 97. themmareport.com. Staff. 2016-09-03. 2016-09-03.
  7. Web site: After B.J. Penn's withdrawal, UFC cancels next week's UFC Fight Night 97 event in Philippines. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2016-10-06. 2016-10-06.
  8. News: UFC Fight Night 102 gets eight new fights. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2016-10-14. 2016-10-14.
  9. News: UFC Fight Night 102 results: Ryan Janes picks up long-awaited UFC win with decision over Keith Berish. 2016-12-09. MMAjunkie. 2017-06-23. en-US.
  10. News: UFC Adds Five Bouts To Halifax Card. mmaimports.com. Staff. 2017-01-24. 2017-01-24.
  11. Web site: UFC Halifax Highlight Video: Watch Gerald Meerschaert Tap Ryan Janes. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2017-06-23.
  12. News: UFC Halifax Results: Gerald Meerschaert submits Ryan Janes (VIDEO) BJPenn.com. 2017-02-19. BJPenn.com. 2017-06-23. en-US.
  13. News: Craig-Rountree, Janes-Marshman, Godbeer-Willis teed up for UFC's July return to Scotland. 2017-04-21. MMAjunkie. 2017-06-23. en-US.
  14. News: UFC Fight Night 113 results: Jack Marshman uses early striking prowess to top Ryan Janes. 2017-07-16. MMAjunkie. 2017-07-17. en-US.
  15. Web site: Andrew Sanchez vs. Ryan Janes booked for 'TUF 26' Finale on Dec. 1. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. 2017-08-30. 2017-08-30.
  16. News: TUF 26 Finale results: Ryan Janes survives near finish, TKOs Andrew Sanchez in third. 2017-12-02. MMAjunkie. 2017-12-02. en-US.
  17. News: UFC middleweight Ryan Janes announces retirement. Bloody Elbow. 2018-10-11.
  18. Web site: Ryan Janes vs Brendan Kornberger Fight Result BFL 37 - Gladiator. www.mma-core.com. 2017-06-23.
  19. Web site: Ryan Janes MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2018-04-15.