Ryan Thomas
MMA Fighter
MMA fighter who made his UFC debut at UFC 87, losing via submission in round two against Ben Saunders.
He attended Eastern Illinois University, where he got a degree in elementary education.
He began his career in middleweight, but lost weight and dropped down to welterweight after just a few fights.
He grew up in Indianola, Illinois.
He fought Ben Askren twice in 2010, losing both matches.