Ricardo Ramos (fighter) explained

Ricardo Ramos
Other Names:Carcacinha
Birth Date:1 August 1995
Birth Place:Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Weight Lb:145
Weight Class:Featherweight
Reach In:72
Fighting Out Of:Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Team:Ramos Team (Brazil)
Black Sheep MMA[1]
Team Alpha Male (2017–present)
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years Active:2012–present
Mma Kowin:4
Mma Subwin:7
Mma Decwin:6
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Subloss:3
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:121143

Ricardo Ramos (born August 1, 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Growing up in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, Ramos often got into fights in his teens.[3] His father placed him in Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes, but eventually kicked him out of the home at the age of 14. According to Ramos, he stayed at the mixed martial arts gym from that point to the age of 21.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ramos made his professional MMA debut in 2012. For the first two years of his career he fought exclusively in his native Brazil and amassed a record of 6 wins and no losses. He made his North American debut in 2015, fighting three times for Legacy FC before it re-branded to Legacy Fighting Alliance. Before joining the UFC, he had a record of 9 wins and 1 loss; all but one of his wins came via stoppage before the final bell.

Ramos was featured on Dana White's Lookin' for a Fight reality show when he submitted Alfred Khashakyan to earn himself a UFC contract.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ramos made his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 104 against Michinori Tanaka.[5] Ramos won via unanimous decision.[6]

Ramos returned at UFC 217 taking on Aiemann Zahabi.[7] Ramos won via knockout in the third round.[8] He was awarded his first Performance of the Night bonus.[9]

Ramos faced Kang Kyung-ho on August 4, 2018, at UFC 227.[10] He won the fight by split decision.[11]

Ramos was expected to face Ricky Simón on November 10, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 139.[12] However, it was reported on October 16, 2018, that Ramos was pulled from the bout due to hand injury.[13]

Ramos faced Said Nurmagomedov on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[15]

Ramos was expected to face Sergio Pettis on June 29, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 3.[16] However, on June 15, 2019, it was reported that Pettis pulled out of the bout citing injury,[17] and he was replaced by newcomer Journey Newson.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Ramos faced Luiz Eduardo Garagorri in a featherweight bout on November 16, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 22.[20] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one.[21] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[22]

Ramos faced Lerone Murphy on July 16, 2020, at .[23] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[24]

Ramos was scheduled to face Zubaira Tukhugov on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187.[25] A week before the event, Tukhugov pulled out due to undisclosed reasons.[26] Promotion officials elected to remove Ramos from the event.[27]

Ramos was scheduled to face Bill Algeo on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22.[28] However, Ramos was pulled from the fight during the week leading up to the event due to COVID-19 protocols. The bout was cancelled,[29] and was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 188.[30] Ramos won the close bout via unanimous decision.[31] Seven MMA media outlets gave it to Ramos and six media outlets gave it to Algeo.[32]

The bout with Tukhugov was rescheduled and took place on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267.[33] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[34]

Ramos faced Danny Chavez at on June 18, 2022.[35] He won the bout in the first round, knocking out Chavez with a spinning back elbow.[36] This win earned him his third Performance of the Night award.[37]

Ramos was expected to face Danny Henry on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.[38] However, the bout was cancelled after Henry withdrew for unknown reasons.[39]

Ramos was expected to face Austin Lingo in a featherweight bout on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221.[40] At the weigh-ins, Ramos came in at 154 pounds, eight pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. As a result, his bout with Lingo was cancelled.[41]

Ramos faced Charles Jourdain on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.[42] He lost the fight via guillotine choke in round one.[43]

Ramos faced Julian Erosa on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53.[44] The fight resulted in Ramos suffering his second straight loss via a first round guillotine choke.[45]

Ramos faced Joshua Culibao on August 17, 2024, at UFC 305.[46] He won the fight by split decision.[47] 8 out of 12 media outlets scored the bout for Culibao.[48]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|17–6|Joshua Culibao|Decision (split)|UFC 305 | |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Perth, Australia||-|Loss|align=center|16–6|Julian Erosa|Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:15|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Loss|align=center|16–5|Charles Jourdain|Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:12|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–4|Danny Chavez|KO (spinning back elbow)|||align=center|1|align=center|1:12|Austin, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|15–4|Zubaira Tukhugov|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 267||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates| |-|Win|align=center|15–3|Bill Algeo|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|14–3|Lerone Murphy|TKO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:18|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates||-|Win|align=center|14–2|Luiz Eduardo Garagorri| Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|1 |align=center|3:57|São Paulo, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center|13–2|Journey Newson|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States||-|Loss|align=center|12–2|Said Nurmagomedov|TKO (spinning back kick and punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:28|Fortaleza, Brazil ||-|Win|align=center|12–1|Kang Kyung-ho|Decision (split)|UFC 227||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Los Angeles, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–1|Aiemann Zahabi|KO (spinning back elbow)|UFC 217|November 4, 2017|align=center|3|align=center|1:58|New York City, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–1|Michinori Tanaka|Decision (unanimous)||February 4, 2017|align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–1|Alfred Khashakyan|Submission (rear-naked choke)|NEF: Lookin' for a Fight|August 5, 2016|align=center|2|align=center|2:10|Bangor, Maine, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–1|Manny Vazquez|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Legacy FC 51|February 5, 2016|align=center|1|align=center|1:45|Hinckley, Minnesota, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–0|Cody Walker|Submission (triangle armbar)|Legacy FC 46|October 2, 2015|align=center|1|align=center|2:39|Allen, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–0|Justin Rader|TKO (punches)|Legacy FC 41|April 3, 2015|align=center|1|align=center|0:32|Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Fabio Lima|Submission (triangle choke)|MMA Super Heroes 4|May 30, 2014|align=center|3|align=center|1:49|Valinhos, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Rafael Correa|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Talent MMA Circuit 8: Valinhos 2014|April 12, 2014|align=center|1|align=center|2:38|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Lucas Mascena|Submission (armbar)|Talent MMA Circuit 5: Campinas 2013|November 23, 2013|align=center|1|align=center|1:59|Campinas, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Allan Nascimento|Decision (unanimous)|Elite FC 5: Night of Champions|October 5, 2013|align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Campinas, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|2–0|William Oliveira|TKO (knee and punches)|Supreme FC|December 1, 2012|align=center|1|align=center|0:30|Campinas, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Josivaldo Moreno|Submission (triangle choke)|CT Fight|May 19, 2012|align=center|1|align=center|0:58|Indaiatuba, Brazil||-[49]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Interview: Ricardo Ramos (UFC Bantamweight). John Hyon Ko. June 6, 2019.
  2. O jiu-jítsu não têm fronteiras! Oss (...). ricardoramosmma. BjaexFGgNeK. May 30, 2018. July 14, 2020.
  3. 7: The CaliCast Podcast - Say It With Your Chess: Ricardo Ramos. April 12, 2021. Urijah Faber.
  4. Web site: 'Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight' S2E1: Discovering NEF's Devin Powell and Ricardo Lucas Ramos. mmajunkie.com. 2017-01-02.
  5. Web site: Ricardo Lucas Ramos a mix of emotions for UFC Fight Night 104 debut vs. Michinori Tanaka. mmajunkie.com. 2017-02-03.
  6. Web site: UFC Fight Night 104 winner Ricardo Lucas Ramos thankful for previous encounters with Dana White. mmajunkie.com. 2017-02-06.
  7. Web site: Zahabi Meets Ramos at UFC 217 in NYC . topmmanews.com. 2017-08-18.
  8. Web site: Knockout! Watch Ricardo Ramos land vicious spinning elbow on Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 217. mmamania.com. 2017-11-04.
  9. Web site: UFC 217 post-fight bonuses: Rose Namajunas, Ricardo Ramos among FIVE bonus winners. bloodyelbow.com. 2017-11-05.
  10. Web site: Ricardo Ramos faces Kyung Ho Kang during UFC 227 in Los Angeles. Marcel Dorff. mmadna.nl. 2018-05-08. 2018-05-08. nl.
  11. News: UFC 227 results: Ricardo Ramos' power shots earn split call over Kyung Ho Kang. 2018-08-05. MMAjunkie. 2018-08-05.
  12. Web site: Carcacinha faces Ricky Simon in commemorative 25th anniversary edition of UFC. sportv.globo.com. Staff. 2018-09-03. 2018-09-03. pt.
  13. News: Ricardo Ramos injured, out of UFC Denver fight with Ricky Simon. MMA Fighting. 2018-10-16.
  14. News: Ricardo Ramos vs. Said Nurmagomedov added to UFC Fortaleza. mmadna.nl. Marcel Dorff . 2018-12-11. 2018-12-11. nl.
  15. Web site: UFC Fortaleza results: Said Nurmagomedov flawless with first-round finish of Ricardo Ramos. 2019-02-02. MMAjunkie. 2019-02-03.
  16. Web site: Milwaukee UFC fighter Sergio Pettis has another fight lined up for the summer. Radcliffe. JR. 2019-05-08. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 2019-05-08.
  17. Web site: UFC Minneapolis: Sergio Pettis Out of Ricardo Ramos Bout • MMA News. Aidoo. Clyde. 2019-06-15. MMA News. 2019-06-16.
  18. Web site: Journey Newson Replaces Sergio Pettis, Faces Ricardo Ramos at UFC Minneapolis. Ryan Fortune. 2019-06-17. cagesidepress.com. 2019-06-18.
  19. Web site: UFC Minneapolis Results: Ricardo Ramos Takes Decision Win Against Journey Newson. Bitter. Shawn. 2019-06-29. Cageside Press. 2019-06-30.
  20. Web site: Ricardo Ramos vs. Luiz Eduardo Garagorri added to UFC São Paulo. Redactie. mmadna.nl. 2019-10-03. 2019-10-03.
  21. Web site: UFC Sao Paulo Results: Ricardo Ramos Looks Sharp in Submission of Luiz Eduardo Garagorri. Anderson. Jay. 2019-11-16. Cageside Press. 2019-11-17.
  22. Web site: UFC Sao Paulo Bonuses, Attendance & Gate. 2019-11-16. lowkickmma.com. Jon Fuentes. 2019-11-16.
  23. Web site: DNA. MMA. Ricardo Ramos vs. Lerone Murphy toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 15 juli in Abu Dhabi. 16 June 2020. 2020-06-16.
  24. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2020-07-15. UFC Fight Island 1 Results: Lerone Murphy Stops Ricardo Ramos After Slow Start. 2020-07-16. Cageside Press.
  25. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-01-17. Zubaira Tukhugov treft Ricardo Ramos op 13 maart. 2021-01-18. MMA DNA.
  26. Web site: 'Carcacinha' is without an opponent and his participation in UFC Vegas 21 is threatened. espn.com.br. Staff. 2021-03-04. 2021-03-06.
  27. Web site: With no opponent available, Ricardo Ramos pulled from UFC Vegas 21. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2021-03-09. 2021-03-09.
  28. Web site: Bill Algeo vs. Ricardo Ramos set for UFC event on April 17. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King and Farah Hannoun. 2021-03-18. 2021-03-18.
  29. Web site: Ricardo Ramos out of UFC on ESPN 22 just days before fight. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. John Morgan. 2021-04-14. 2021-04-14.
  30. Web site: 2021-04-22. After COVID-19 cancellation, Bill Algeo vs. Ricardo Ramos added to UFC Fight Night 188 on May 22. 2021-04-22. MMA Junkie.
  31. Web site: Behunin. Alex. 2021-05-22. UFC Vegas 27 Results: Ricardo Ramos Defeats Bill Algeo Via Unanimous Decision. 2021-05-23. Cageside Press.
  32. Web site: Ricardo Ramos def. Bill Algeo :: UFC on ESPN+ 46 :: MMA Decisions. 2021-05-23. www.mmadecisions.com.
  33. Web site: Zubaira Tukhugov meets Ricardo Ramos at UFC 267. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Farah Hannoun and John Morgan. 2020-08-13. 2020-08-13.
  34. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2021-10-30. UFC 267 Results: Zubaira Tukhugov Beats Ricardo Ramos In Firefight. 2021-10-30. Cageside Press.
  35. Web site: Danny Chavez vs. Ricardo Ramos Booked for UFC Austin. cagesidepress.com. Jay Anderson. 2022-05-16. 2022-05-16.
  36. Web site: Anderson . Jay . UFC Austin: Ricardo Ramos Lands Spinning Back Elbow, Turns Out Lights on Danny Chavez . Cageside Press . 19 June 2022 . 18 June 2022.
  37. Web site: UFC Austin post-fight bonuses: All finishers earn $50k payouts. mmafighting.com. MMA Fighting Newswire. 2022-06-18. 2022-06-18.
  38. Web site: ATSteve Duncan. 2022-08-11 . Ricardo Ramos vs. Danny Henry anunciado para UFC París . 2022-08-11 . mma.uno. pt.
  39. Web site: UFC Matchmaking Bulletin (8/22-8/27): Shahbazyan Returns. mmanews.com. Harvey Leonard. 2022-08-28. 2022-08-29.
  40. Web site: Raghuwanshi . Vipin . 2023-01-26 . UFC Vegas 71: Ramos-Lingo, Gravely-Henry, Petrino-Turkalj Set . 2023-01-27 . www.itnwwe.com.
  41. Web site: UFC Fight Night 221 weigh-in results: Two massive weight misses lead to one canceled fight. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2023-03-10. 2023-03-10.
  42. Web site: Zubkiewicz . Bartłomiej . 2023-07-14 . Charles Jourdain kontra Ricardo Ramos na UFC Vegas 79 MMAROCKS . 2023-08-29 . MMA Rocks! . pl-PL.
  43. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-09-23 . UFC Vegas 79: Charles Jourdain Quickly Submits Ricardo Ramos . 2023-09-24 . Cageside Press.
  44. Web site: Desk . ITN News . 2024-01-08 . Ricardo Ramos vs Julian Erosa Set for UFC Vegas 88 Event . 2024-01-09 . www.itnwwe.com.
  45. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2024-03-24 . UFC Vegas 89: Julian Erosa Weathers Storm, Submits Ricardo Ramos . 2024-03-24 . Cageside Press.
  46. Web site: UFC 305: Kai Kara-France books return against Steve Erceg in Perth; seven more bouts confirmed. nzherald.co.nz. Christopher Reive. 2024-07-01. 2024-07-01.
  47. Web site: UFC 305: Ricardo Ramos Wins Split Over Stunned Josh Culibao. cagesidepress.com. Bryson Hester. 2024-08-17. 2024-08-18.
  48. Web site: MMA Decisions - Ricardo Ramos defeats Joshua Culibao. mmadecisions.com. MMA Decisions. 2024-08-18. 2024-08-18.
  49. Web site: Ricardo Ramos MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-11-16.

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