Ryan Jimmo-Karlos Vemola off UFC on FX card
Canadian light heavyweight Ryan Jimmo will apparently have to wait a little longer before making his UFC debut after suffering an injury while training for a bout next weekend against Karlos Vemola at UFC on FX: Miller vs. Guillard. No specifics were given on his condition and it is unknown whether the UFC will seek a replacement or not given the January 20 date attached to the event. News of the card’s... [Read More...]
Ryan Jimmo to make his UFC debut against Karlos Vemola at UFC on FX 1
It’s been a long road to the UFC for Ryan Jimmo but he’ll finally step foot in the octagon in January at UFC on FX 1 against powerhouse wrestler Karlos Vemola. UFC officials confirmed the light heavyweight battle on their official website. Jimmo was a contestant on Season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter, but lost in the qualifying round to Antwain Britt by majority decision. Because the bout... [Read More...]
Ryan Jimmo: “If I win this fight, UFC will be looking to sign me”
MFC light heavyweight champion Ryan Jimmo has one of the longest winning streaks in MMA at fifteen. However, because he fights only in Canada and hasn’t been facing opponents who are considered Top 10 (or even 20) in the world, Jimmo is often criticized for winning. “My last couple of opponents were Top 30 or 50 in the world and I maybe took five clean shots in those fights. So if that kind of... [Read More...]
MFC signs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, will fight Ryan Jimmo at MFC 31
Canadian organization Maximum Fighting Championship continues to make moves in the MMA world. Always looking to add talent to their roster, MFC has confirmed the signing of explosive light heavyweight Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. He will make his MFC debut at MFC 31, facing Ryan Jimmo in the main event for the MFC light heavyweight title. MFC sent out a press release to announce the signing. Once thought... [Read More...]
TUF 8 veteran Ryan Jimmo to fight at X Fights on Oct. 4 (UPDATED)
The Ultimate Fighter 8 contestant Ryan Jimmo will battle Jason Cecil at X Fights: Ontario vs. Maritimes on Oct. 4th at the Moncton Coliseum. Jimmo, a native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, appeared on the premiere episode of The Ultimate Fighter 8 but unfortunately he failed to gain a spot in the house when he dropped a decision to Antwain Britt. Jimmo is a versatile striker who holds victories over Jeff... [Read More...]
Results from Combat in the Cage “Seventh Strike” show on Dec. 15 in Newark, Delaware
Newark, Delaware – Ed Hsu’s Combat in the Cage returned to the Boys & Girls Club in Newark, Delaware with a 13-bout amateur card on Saturday night. While attendance figures are not available, the show was packed and the boisterous crowd was enthusiastic for all the fights. In attendance were several pro fighters including Eddie Alvarez, James “Binky” Jones, Aaron Miesner,... [Read More...]
