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Ricardo Lamas

“The Bully”

MMA · Retired
20-8RECORD
6KO / TKO WINS
5SUBMISSION WINS
9DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameNot added yet
NicknameThe Bully
Date of birth21 May 1982
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Lives inChicago, Illinois, U.S.
DivisionFeatherweight / Lightweight
TeamUFC Gym Naperville
Height173 cm (5′8″)
Reach180 cm (71″)
StanceNot added yet
Years active2008–2020
StatusRetired
Pro debut25 Jan 2008
Last fightWin vs Bill Algeo, 29 Aug 2020

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Background

Lamas is a Chicago-born mixed martial artist who competed in the WEC and UFC, mainly at featherweight. He challenged José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship in 2014 and retired after a 2020 win over Bill Algeo.

Fight history

28 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
WinBill AlgeoDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić29 Aug 2020Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Fight of the Night
LossCalvin KattarTKO (punches)14:06UFC 2388 Jun 2019Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
WinDarren ElkinsTKO (punches and elbows)34:09UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio17 Nov 2018Buenos Aires, Argentina
LossMirsad BektićDecision (split)35:00UFC 2259 Jun 2018Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
LossJosh EmmettKO (punch)14:33UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos16 Dec 2017Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaCatchweight (148.5 lb); Emmett missed weight
WinJason KnightTKO (punches)14:34UFC 21429 Jul 2017Anaheim, California, U.S.
WinCharles OliveiraSubmission (guillotine choke)22:13The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale5 Nov 2016Mexico City, MexicoCatchweight (155 lb); Oliveira missed weight; Performance of the Night
LossMax HollowayDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 1994 Jun 2016Inglewood, California, U.S.
WinDiego SanchezDecision (unanimous)35:00The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale21 Nov 2015Monterrey, Mexico
LossChad MendesTKO (punches)12:45UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas4 Apr 2015Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
WinDennis BermudezSubmission (guillotine choke)13:18UFC 18015 Nov 2014Mexico City, Mexico
WinHacran DiasDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens28 Jun 2014San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
LossJosé AldoDecision (unanimous)55:00UFC 1691 Feb 2014Newark, New Jersey, U.S.For UFC Featherweight Championship
WinErik KochTKO (elbows)22:32UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson26 Jan 2013Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
WinHatsu HiokiDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida22 Jun 2012Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
WinCub SwansonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)22:16UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos12 Nov 2011Anaheim, California, U.S.Submission of the Night
WinMatt GriceTKO (head kick and punches)14:41UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry26 Jun 2011Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.Featherweight debut
LossIuri AlcântaraKO (punches)13:26WEC 5316 Dec 2010Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
WinDave JansenDecision (unanimous)35:00WEC 5018 Aug 2010Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
WinBendy CasimirKO (flying knee)13:43WEC 476 Mar 2010Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
WinJames KrauseDecision (unanimous)35:00WEC 4418 Nov 2009Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
LossDanny CastilloTKO (punches)24:15WEC 429 Aug 2009Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
WinBart PalaszewskiDecision (unanimous)35:00WEC 391 Mar 2009Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
WinChristopher MartinsDecision (unanimous)35:00IHC 12: Resurrection8 Nov 2008Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
WinGabe MirandaTKO (punches)13:16Warriors Collide 64 Oct 2008Castle Rock, Colorado, U.S.
WinJames BirdsleyDecision (unanimous)25:00Warriors Collide 419 Jul 2008Cripple Creek, Colorado, U.S.
WinCal FerrySubmission (guillotine choke)44:50ISCF: Rumble in the Park26 Apr 2008Loves Park, Illinois, U.S.Won ISCF Lightweight Championship
WinJake CorrySubmission (guillotine choke)11:49FCE: Collision25 Jan 2008Northlake, Illinois, U.S.