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Ryan Thomas (fighter)

Field	Value
name	Ryan Thomas
other_names	The Tank Engine
image_size	200px
birth_date
birth_place	Danville, Illinois, United States
nationality	American
height
weight	184.5 lb
weight_class	Welterweight
Middleweight
reach	75.0
stance	Orthodox
fighting_out_of	Coconut Creek, Florida
team	American Top Team
rank	Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Liborio
years_active	2007–2015 (MMA)
mma_kowin	8
mma_subwin	11
mma_decwin	1
mma_subloss	5
mma_decloss	3
sherdog	20224

Middleweight

Ryan Drew Thomas (born November 5, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. He was a two-time national qualifier in college wrestling at Waubonsee Community College before transferring to Eastern Illinois University, where he wrestled at the NCAA Division I level and earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education.

Mixed martial arts career

After completing his collegiate wrestling career, Thomas compiled a 4–0 amateur record, winning the 16-man “Iowa Meanest Man Tournament” in Davenport, Iowa. Following his undefeated amateur run, he turned professional, competing initially at middleweight before moving to the welterweight division. His early success on the regional circuit eventually propelled him to a short-notice debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2008.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Thomas made his UFC debut at UFC 87: Seek and Destroy after stepping in on 12 days' notice to replace the injured Jared Rollins in a bout against Ben Saunders. Thomas lost the fight via submission (armbar) in the second round.

Thomas was originally scheduled to fight Matt Riddle at UFC 91, but Riddle withdrew due to injury. Thomas instead faced Matt Brown, who stepped in as a replacement opponent. Thomas lost the bout by armbar submission in the second round, and he was released from the promotion following the bout.

Bellator Fighting Championships

In April 2010, Thomas signed with Bellator and entered the promotion's Season Two Welterweight Tournament. He lost his first bout with Ben Askren at Bellator 14 via first-round stoppage in what was considered a controversial finish.

After Jim Wallhead withdrew from the tournament, Thomas was reinserted into the bracket and faced Jacob McClintock at Bellator 15, winning by first-round TKO to advance to a semifinal rematch with Askren. Thomas lost the rematch at Bellator 19 via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 30–27 for Askren.

Thomas later faced Wallhead on October 14, 2010, at Bellator 32, losing by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Colosseum Combat
- CC Welterweight Championship (Two times)
- Interim CC Welterweight Championship (One time)
Courage Fighting Championships
- CFC Welterweight Championship (One time)

References

Mixed martial arts record

other-losses=
Win
Roger Carroll
Decision (unanimous)
Ring of Dreams: Fight Night 16

Returned to Middleweight.
Win
Joshua Thorpe
TKO (punches)
Colosseum Combat 30

| |Kokomo, Indiana, United States

Defended CC Welterweight Championship.
Loss
Dominique Steele
Decision (unanimous)
XFC 27: Frozen Fury

Defended CC Welterweight Championship.
Win
Corey Hill
Submission (armbar)
XFC 21: Night of Champions 2

-
Win
John Kolosci
Submission (reverse triangle choke)
XFC 15: Tribute

For the Combat USA Illinois State Championship.
Win
Daniel Head
Submission (triangle choke)
Colosseum Combat 16

| |Kokomo, Indiana, United States

Won CC Interim Welterweight Championship.
-
Loss
Jim Wallhead
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 32

Bellator Season 2 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
Jacob McClintock
TKO (punches)
Bellator 15

| |Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

Bellator Season 2 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss
Ben Askren
Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
Bellator 14

| |Chicago, Illinois, United States

Bellator Season 2 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Winx
Ryan Stout
Submission (triangle choke)
War in the Yard

UFC debut.
Winx
John McElroy
Submission (triangle choke)
AFA: American Fighting Association

Won CFC Welterweight Championship.
Winx
Jason Bowling
TKO (punches)
Extreme Challenge 94

References

(July 29, 2008). "Ben Saunders vs. Ryan Thomas UFC 87 fight official with Jared Rollins scratched".
(August 9, 2008). "UFC 87 Seek and Destroy undercard results".
(November 3, 2008). "Matt Brown vs. Ryan Thomas in the works for UFC 91 after Matt Riddle injured".

Wikipedia Source

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