Pedro Ramsey Nijem[1] (Arabic: رامزي نجم, born April 1, 1988) is an American retired mixed martial artist.

[6] A Palestinian American,[7] Nijem was born in Concord, California, but raised in Mill Creek, Washington, with two brothers.

During those years, Nijem was a part of his high school's soccer, cross-country, and wrestling teams.

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.

Ramzi recorded his first TKO win in April 2010, defeating Eric Uresk at Showdown Fights: Burkman vs. Paul.

In June, 2011 at his UFC debut at the TUF 13 finale, Nijem walked out to the Matisyahu song "One Day."

"[10] Ramzi is now the Head MMA Coach at Ultimate Combat Training Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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.

Nijem next faced fellow TUF alumni and teammate Justin Edwards on January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35.

[30] In February 2017, it was revealed that Nijem would compete again on the UFC's reality show in the 25th season on The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption.

[34] Afterwards it was revealed that Nijem failed a drug test for marijuana and was temporarily suspended until disciplinary hearing.