Ryan Thomas (20-8, 19) was born in Danville, Illinois, U.S. on November 5, 1984. At the age of 22 years on April 14, 2007, he made his professional MMA debut against Ron Wilson, winning the fight via 1st-round submission.
On August 9, 2008, 23-year old Ryan Thomas made his UFC debut on his 11th professional MMA fight at UFC 87 against Ben Saunders but lost the fight via submission in the 2nd round.
Thomas' last fight was a 3-round unanimous decision win against Roger Carroll at age 30 on May 9, 2015. He retired with a 3-fight winning streak.
He has fought twice in the UFC, and has a record of 2 losses in the promotion.
Some of Ryan Thomas' best fights have been against John Kolosci, Corey Hill and Jacob McClintock.
Thomas has 8 losses on his MMA record.
| # | Date | Opponent | Promotion | Weight | Round | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 | May 9, 2015 30 years, 6 months 20-8 (19) | Roger Carroll | MD | 3 | UD | WIN | |
27 | Feb 7, 2015 30 years, 3 months 19-8 (19) | William Hill | MD | 3 | TKO | WIN Doctor stoppage | |
26 | Oct 11, 2014 29 years, 11 months 18-8 (18) | Joshua Thorpe | WL | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | |
25  | Dec 13, 2013 29 years, 1 months 17-8 (17) | 25 years, 10 months 8-4 (5) | WL | 3 | UD | LOSS | |
24 | Sep 6, 2013 28 years, 10 months 17-7 (17) | Rocky France | WL | 2 | SUB | WIN Triangle choke | |
23 | Jun 1, 2013 28 years, 6 months 16-7 (16) | Rocky France | WL | 3 | TKO | WIN Retirement | |
22  | Dec 7, 2012 28 years, 1 months 15-7 (15) | 34 years, 2 months 6-4 (5) | WL | 1 | SUB | WIN Armbar | |
21 | Mar 8, 2012 27 years, 4 months 14-7 (14) | Evilasio Silva Araujo | WL | 1 | SUB | WIN Punches | |
20  | Dec 2, 2011 27 years 13-7 (13) | 37 years 15-8 (8) | WL | 1 | SUB | WIN Reverse triangle choke | |
19 | May 14, 2011 26 years, 6 months 12-7 (12) | Jonatas Novaes | WL | 1 | SUB | LOSS Armbar | |
18 | Feb 19, 2011 26 years, 3 months 12-6 (12) | Daniel Head | WL | 1 | SUB | WIN Triangle choke Interim | |
17 | Oct 14, 2010 25 years, 11 months 11-6 (11) | Jim Wallhead | Bellator | WL | 3 | UD | LOSS |
16  | May 20, 2010 25 years, 6 months 11-5 (11) | 25 years, 10 months 4-0 (3) | Bellator | WL | 3 | UD | LOSS |
15 | Apr 22, 2010 25 years, 5 months 11-4 (11) | Jacob McClintock | Bellator | WL | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches |
14 | Apr 15, 2010 25 years, 5 months 10-4 (10) | 25 years, 8 months 3-0 (3) | Bellator | WL | 1 | CKO | LOSS Guillotine choke |
13 | Aug 8, 2009 24 years, 9 months 10-3 (10) | Ryan Stout | WL | 1 | SUB | WIN Triangle choke | |
12  | Nov 15, 2008 24 years 9-3 (9) | 27 years, 10 months 8-7 (8) | UFC | WL | 2 | SUB | LOSS Armbar |
11 | Aug 9, 2008 23 years, 9 months 9-2 (9) | Ben Saunders | UFC | WL | 2 | SUB | LOSS Armbar |
10 | Jul 17, 2008 23 years, 8 months 9-1 (9) | John McElroy | WL | 1 | SUB | WIN Triangle choke | |
9 | May 2, 2008 23 years, 5 months 8-1 (8) | Jason Holmes | WL | 1 | SUB | WIN Strikes | |
8 | Apr 19, 2008 23 years, 5 months 7-1 (7) | Jason Bowling | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | ||
7 | Feb 23, 2008 23 years, 3 months 6-1 (6) | Kenny Allen | 1 | SUB | WIN Triangle choke | ||
6 | Jan 26, 2008 23 years, 2 months 5-1 (5) | TaylorJesse Lennox | 3 | SUB | LOSS Armbar | ||
5 | Sep 14, 2007 22 years, 10 months 5-0 (5) | Chris Bachmeir | 3 | TKO | WIN Punches | ||
4 | Jun 20, 2007 22 years, 7 months 4-0 (4) | Walt Denim | 1 | KO | WIN Punch | ||
3 | Jun 15, 2007 22 years, 7 months 3-0 (3) | Tyler Anderson | 1 | SUB | WIN | ||
2 | Apr 21, 2007 22 years, 5 months 2-0 (2) | Kris Huffman | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | ||
1 | Apr 14, 2007 22 years, 5 months 1-0 (1) | Ron Wilson | 1 | SUB | WIN Verbal |
