Ricardo Ramos

Ricardo Ramos

Personal Information

Full Name Ricardo Ramos
Date of Birth August 1, 1995
Age 27
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg)
Nickname Carcacinha

Ricardo Ramos: A Brief Biography

Ricardo Lucas Ramos, hailing from Brazil, is a professional fighter in the Featherweight category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He holds a professional record of 16 wins and 4 losses (16-4-0).

UFC Fight Night: Kattar v Emmett
UFC Fight Night: Ramos vs. Chavez

Latest News Update for Ricardo Ramos

Ricardo Lucas Ramos was set to fight against Austin Lingo on March 11, 2023, as part of UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili. During the weigh-ins, Ricardo Ramos weighed in at 154 pounds, which is eight pounds more than the allowed weight limit for featherweight non-title fights. As a consequence of this, his scheduled fight with Austin Lingo had to be called off.

Ricardo Ramos Facts

Birth PlaceCampinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Star SignLeo
Net Worth (2023)$1 million (estimated)
Last Fight Earnings$153,000
Age27
MMA Debut2012
MMA Record16-4-0
AchievementsEFC Bantamweight Champion
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

Early Life and Career

During his teenage years in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, Ricardo Lucas Ramos frequently found himself in fights, leading his father to enroll him in Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes. However, Ramos was eventually kicked out of his home at age 14. He then spent most of his time at a mixed martial arts gym until he turned 21. In 2012, Ramos began his professional MMA career in Brazil, where he won all 6 of his fights in the first two years.

He later fought in North America for Legacy FC and Legacy Fighting Alliance before joining the UFC. Before joining the UFC, Ramos had a record of 9 wins and 1 loss, with most of his victories ending in stoppages. Ramos gained a UFC contract by submitting Alfred Khashakyan in an episode of Dana White's Lookin' for a Fight reality show.

Ricardo Ramos’ Career in UFC

Ricardo Lucas Ramos made his UFC debut in February 2017, winning his first fight against Michinori Tanaka via unanimous decision. He went on to win his next two fights, including a Performance of the Night bonus for his third-round knockout victory over Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 217.

Ramos then won a split decision against Kang Kyung-ho at UFC 227 but was forced to withdraw from a scheduled fight against Ricky Simon due to a hand injury. He returned to the octagon in February 2019 but suffered a first-round TKO loss to Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Fight Night 144.

Ramos won his next fight against Journey Newson via unanimous decision in June 2019 and earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his rear-naked choke submission victory over Luiz Eduardo Garagorri in November 2019. He suffered a first-round TKO loss to Lerone Murphy in July 2020 but rebounded with a unanimous decision victory over Bill Algeo in April 2021.

Ramos lost his next fight against Zubaira Tukhugov via unanimous decision in October 2021 but earned his third Performance of the Night award for his first-round knockout victory over Danny Chavez at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett in June 2022. Ramos was scheduled to face Danny Henry at UFC Fight Night 209 in September 2022, but the bout was canceled due to Henry's withdrawal for unknown reasons.

He is now set to face Austin Lingoon at UFC Fight Night 221 on March 11, 2023.

Ricardo Ramos Record

ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Win16–4Danny ChavezKO (spinning back elbow)UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. EmmettJune 18, 202211:12Austin, Texas, United States
Loss15–4Zubaira TukhugovDecision (unanimous)UFC 267October 30, 202135:00Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win15–3Bill AlgeoDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Font vs. GarbrandtMay 22, 202135:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss14–3Lerone MurphyTKO (punches)UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. IgeJuly 16, 202014:18Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win14–2Luiz Eduardo GaragorriSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. JacaréNovember 16, 201913:57São Paulo, Brazil
Win13–2Journey NewsonDecision (unanimous)UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos SantosJune 29, 201935:00Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss12–2Said NurmagomedovTKO (spinning back kick and punches)UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2February 2, 201912:28Fortaleza, Brazil
Win12–1Kang Kyung-hoDecision (split)UFC 227August 4, 201835:00Los Angeles, California, United States
Win11–1Aiemann ZahabiKO (spinning back elbow)UFC 217November 4, 201731:58New York City, New York, United States
Win10–1Michinori TanakaDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean ZombieFebruary 4, 201735:00Houston, Texas, United States
Win9–1Alfred KhashakyanSubmission (rear-naked choke)NEF: Lookin' for a FightAugust 5, 201622:10Bangor, Maine, United States
Loss8–1Manny VazquezSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 51February 5, 201611:45Hinckley, Minnesota, United States
Win8–0Cody WalkerSubmission (triangle armbar)Legacy FC 46October 2, 201512:39Allen, Texas, United States
Win7–0Justin RaderTKO (punches)Legacy FC 41April 3, 201510:32Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win6–0Fabio LimaSubmission (triangle choke)MMA Super Heroes 4May 30, 201431:49Valinhos, Brazil
Win5–0Rafael CorreaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Talent MMA Circuit 8: Valinhos 2014April 12, 201412:38São Paulo, Brazil
Win4–0Lucas MascenaSubmission (armbar)Talent MMA Circuit 5: Campinas 2013November 23, 201311:59Campinas, Brazil
Win3–0Allan NascimentoDecision (unanimous)Elite FC 5: Night of ChampionsOctober 5, 201335:00Campinas, Brazil
Win2–0William OliveiraTKO (knee and punches)Supreme FCDecember 1, 201210:30Campinas, Brazil
Win1–0Josivaldo MorenoSubmission (triangle choke)CT FightMay 19, 201210:58Indaiatuba, Brazil

Ricardo Ramos’ Most Popular Fights

Ricardo Ramos vs Danny Chavez

Ramos fought Chavez at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett on June 18, 2022. Ramos landed a spinning back elbow on Chavez, causing him to become unsteady on his feet, which led the referee to stop the fight at 1 minute and 12 seconds into the first round.

UFC Fight Night: Ramos vs. Chavez

FAQs on Ricardo Ramos

Who is Ricardo Ramos scheduled to fight next?

Ricardo Ramos is scheduled to face Austin Lingoon on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221.

When did Ricardo Ramos make his professional MMA debut?

Ricardo Ramos made his professional MMA debut in 2012.4

What weight class does Ricardo Ramos compete in?

Ricardo Ramos competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

What is Ricardo Ramos' professional MMA record?

Ricardo Ramos has a professional MMA record of 16 wins and 4 losses.

Last Updated On 12th March 2023

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