Ryan Janes (born August 22, 1981) is a retired Canadian

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. He most recently competed in the Middleweight division of the

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. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, he formerly competed for

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Background

Janes was born in

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, Newfoundland,

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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

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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

Janes was expected to make his promotional debut against Adam Hunter on August 27, 2016 at

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. However, the bout was cancelled after Hunter was flagged by USADA for potential drug violation. Janes debut was rescheduled and was expected to faced

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on October 15, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Lamas vs. Penn. However, the promotion announced on October 6 that they had cancelled the event entirely. After a long delay, Janes finally made his debut on December 9, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov against Keith Berish. He won the fight by unanimous decision. On February 19, 2017 Janes face

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at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Janes faced Jack Marshman on July 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio. He lost by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Janes faced Andrew Sanchez on December 1, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale. He won the fight via TKO in the third round. On October 10, 2018, Janes announced his retirement from professional MMA competition.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

*Battlefield Fight League ** Battlefield Fight League Middleweight Champion (One time) vs. Brendan Kornberger

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

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References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Janes, Ryan Living people 1981 births Canadian male mixed martial artists Middleweight mixed martial artists People from Grand Falls-Windsor Canadian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters