Ryan Thomas

"The Tank Engine"

MMA Record: 20-8-0
UFC Record: 0-2-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Ryan Thomas "The Tank Engine" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Ryan Thomas has 0 wins in the UFC. Ryan Thomas lands an average of 2.01 significant strikes per minute and averages 5.59 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Ryan Thomas, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 20 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the welterweight division at 170 lbs., Thomas stands tall at 6' 0" and has adopted an orthodox stance. Throughout his UFC career, he demonstrated a significant strikes per minute average of 2.01, showcasing a moderate offensive approach. His striking accuracy is recorded at 36%, indicating a consistent ability to land blows during exchanges. However, Thomas has also shown vulnerability, absorbing an average of 4.17 strikes per minute and maintaining a strike defense of 30%. In terms of grappling, Thomas averages 5.59 takedowns per 15 minutes and boasts a takedown accuracy of 33%, suggesting a strong ground game. He also attempts an average of 2.2 submissions per 15 minutes, showcasing his submission-oriented style. Throughout his career, Thomas held notable victories, though specific details are not provided in the data. In his most recent UFC fights, he faced Ben Saunders and Matt Brown, both resulting in losses via submission (armbar). His last fight took place on November 15, 2008.

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 0'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
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Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Nov 05 1984
Age
41
Peak ELO
985
ELO Rank
2081 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
48-32-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1057.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
N/A

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.01
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
36%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.17
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
30%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
5.59
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
2.2
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Ryan Thomas Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2008-11-15 UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar Matt Brown SUB Armbar 2 0:57 Loss
2008-08-09 UFC 87: Seek And Destroy Ben Saunders SUB Armbar 2 2:28 Loss

Ryan Thomas ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
2 2008-11-15 Matt Brown 1022 Loss -14 971
1 2008-08-09 Ben Saunders 1016 Loss -15 985

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