Ramsey Nijem
| Ramsey Nijem | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1988 Concord, California, United States |
| Other names | Stripper Ramsey |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight, Lightweight |
| Reach | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling, Boxing |
| Fighting out of | Orem, Utah |
| Team | Riven Academy |
| Rank | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Ramsey Nijem (born April 1, 1988 in Concord, California) is a Palestinian-American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight and lightweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Nijem has made a name for himself fighting in Utah. He was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos.
Early life
Nijem was born in Concord, California, but raised in Mill Creek, Washington.[1] He attended Henry M. Jackson High School from 2002 through 2006. During those years, Nijem was a part of his high school's soccer, cross-country, and wrestling teams. His senior season in wrestling he went 27-5 and earned "Wrestler of the Year" honors. He was also wrestling captain for his junior and senior seasons.[1]
After high school, Nijem enrolled in Utah Valley University, also wrestling for the school.
MMA career
Nijem began his training with Riven Academy of MMA in 2008. Electing to skip an amateur career, Nijem made his pro debut April 18, 2008 defeating Ryan Miller via first round rear-naked choke submission. After taking a nineteen month hiatus from the sport, he returned losing to Gordon Bell via an armbar submission only 21 seconds into the first round.
Only a month after his first loss he defeated Logan Hancock via unanimous decision, bring his professional record to 2-1. Ramsey recorded his first TKO win in April 2010, defeating Eric Uresk at Showdown Fights: Burkman vs. Paul. He made his lightweight debut against Scott Casey, winning the fight via first round submission.
He splits his training time with Riven Academy of MMA, and The Pit Elevated. He is training partners to UFC veteran Josh Burkman, and The Ultimate Fighter 11 winner Court McGee.[2]
The Ultimate Fighter
In 2011, Nijem had signed with the UFC to compete in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos.
Nijem was picked fourth on Team dos Santos and eighth overall. In the fourth preliminary match-up, Nijem was selected to fight Bellator veteran, Charlie Rader. In the first round Nijem controlled the fight by putting Rader on the fence, and obtaining a few last minute take downs. In the second round Nijem was able to take Rader down early and lock in a fight ending rear naked choke.[3]
Nijem was selected to fight Clay Harvison in the quarterfinals. Nijem went on to win the fight by rear naked choke less than a minute in. In the semifinals, Nijem fought Chris Cope, defeating him via TKO in round two. The win moved him into the live finale for the chance to become the winner of The Ultimate Fighter.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Nijem made his official UFC debut on June 4, 2011 at the The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale against Tony Ferguson to crown the winner of The Ultimate Fighter 13. Nijem lost the bout via knockout in the first round after getting caught flush by a left hook.
Nijem dominated Danny Downes with his wrestling and Muay Thai at UFC 137 but was unable to finish the fight and it went to a decision. Nijem was declared the winner via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-27).[4]
Mixed martial arts record
| 7 matches | 5 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 5-2 | Danny Downes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 137 | October 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Lightweight |
| Loss | 4-2 | Tony Ferguson | KO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale | June 4, 2011 | 1 | 3:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lost The Ultimate Fighter 13 |
| Win | 4-1 | Scott Casey | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Showdown Fights: Respect | September 10, 2010 | 1 | 2:48 | Orem, Utah, United States | Lightweight Debut |
| Win | 3-1 | Eric Uresk | TKO (punches) | Showdown Fights: Burkman vs. Paul | April 23, 2010 | 2 | 4:02 | Orem, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 2-1 | Logan Hancock | Decision (unanimous) | Throwdown Showdown 5: Homecoming | November 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Orem, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Gordon Bell | Submission (armbar) | Xtreme Combat | October 24, 2009 | 1 | 0:21 | Richfield, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Ryan Miller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Throwdown Showdown 1 | April 18, 2008 | 1 | 2:15 | Orem, Utah, United States |
References
- ^ a b http://www.wolverinegreen.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/nijem_ramsey00.html
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/13/Meet-the-TUF-13-Cast-30489
- ^ http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/21/ramsey-nijem-on-winning-his-fight-painting-his-toenails/
- ^ Template:Http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/LIVE-NOW-UFC-137-Results-and-Play-by-Play-36684