Ramsey Nijem

UFC |

TRAINING: A typical day consists of a lot of takedowns and finishing from the top. I do a lot of conditioning and strength training. I’ve been working on my hands a lot and I’m continuing to develop as a fighter. I’m working on my holes, and it’s not just for this fight, but for my career.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started about two years ago, after I was done wrestling in college. I started because I felt I wasn’t done competing yet. I still had the drive and love of competition in me and I needed to find an outlet.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have been ranked in the world before, but nothing of any significance

Do you have any heroes? Anyone who does what they love with passion and full heartily. If I meet some Joe Schmoe and they go after their dreams with everything inside of them, that is my hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I’m one step closer to my ultimate goal. All the hard work and sacrifice has paid off and I get to pursue my dreams.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Utah Valley University in Orem, UT. Earned my degree in business marketing.

What was your job before you started fighting? Security at a bar

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Division 1 wrestler

Favorite grappling technique: Back control

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook

• Team dos Santos member

• Has trained with TUF winners Court McGee and Jonathan Brookins

• Two wins by submission, two by knockout

• Pro since 2008

• On three fight pre-TUF winning streak

• Finished all TUF opponents

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	2
Record:	6-2-0
Summary:	Good chin, conditioning, grinding, finishing on ground

Fighter Info

From:	Concord, California USA
Fights Out Of:	Orem, Utah USA
Age:	23
Height:	5′ 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )
College:	Utah Valley University
Degree:	Business Marketing

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

134

53% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

46% Standing

44% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

57% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Ramsey Nijem	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	59	8	4	7	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Dan Downes	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	6	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

	Ramsey Nijem	The Ultimate Fighter®: Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos Finale Jun 4, 2011	12	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
	Tony Ferguson		21	2	0	1	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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