Ricardo Lamas
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Ricardo Lamas holds a professional MMA record of 20-8-0. Ricardo Lamas has won 20 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Ricardo Lamas lands 3.13 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 1.84 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 29, 2020. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'8"173 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 71"180 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1982-05-21
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2014Black belt · BJJ · Daniel Valverde
- 2008ISCF Lightweight Championship · ISCF
- 2005All-American · NCAA D3 · 157 lb
- 2004Named CCIW Most Outstanding Wrestler for the 2003-04 season
- Champion · Cciw Championships · 157 lb
- Qualifier · NCAA D3 · 157 lb
- Amateur MMA 5-0 · Record
- Elmhurst College (now Elmhurst University) · Wrestling (NCAA Division III) · 2001-2005
- Hinsdale Central High School · Wrestling
- Folkstyle Wrestling 112-45 · Professional record · Career collegiate record 2001-2005, Elmhurst's all-time leader in wins. Wikipedia's vaguer 'over 100 wins' is the same fact. Not an amateur MMA record - collegiate folkstyle
Camp
- UFC Gym Naperville · Naperville, Illinois, US Owner
- Elmhurst University wrestling program · Folkstyle Wrestling · Elmhurst, Illinois, US Instructor
- MMA Masters · Miami, Florida, US Former
Coaches
- Daniel Valverde · Grappling coach
- Cesar Carneiro · Striking coach
Training partners
- Amanda Nunes
- Cezar Ferreira
- Josh Samman
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Ricardo Lamas sits in the top 25.
- #6 Most finishes, Featherweight7
- #8 Most fights, Featherweight17
- #9 Most wins, Featherweight11
- #11 Most submissions, Featherweight3
- #15 Most control time, Featherweight40:05
- #15 Most time in the cage, Featherweight2h 55m
- #18 Most submission attempts, Featherweight10
- #19 Best takedown accuracy, Featherweight30.9%
- #6 Most finishes, Featherweight7
- #8 Most fights, Featherweight17
- #9 Most wins, Featherweight11
- #11 Most submissions, Featherweight3
- #14 Most control time, Featherweight40:05
- #14 Most submission attempts, Featherweight10
- #15 Most time in the cage, Featherweight2h 55m
- #17 Best takedown accuracy, Featherweight30.9%
Bonus résumé
Ricardo Lamas has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Bill Algeo · UFC Fight Night: Smith vs RakicAug 29, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Charles Oliveira · UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs FergusonNov 5, 2016
- ★ SOTNvs Cub Swanson · UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos SantosNov 12, 2011
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Ricardo Lamas earns per fight.
Career history
- WINvs Bill AlgeoUFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic· Aug 29, 2020· Featherweight· 20-8 vs 13-5FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 238: Cejudo vs Moraes· Jun 8, 2019· Featherweight· 19-8 vs 20-3TKOR1 · 4:06
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Ponzinibbio· Nov 18, 2018· Featherweight· 19-7 vs 24-7TKOR3 · 4:09
- LOSSUFCUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Featherweight· 18-7 vs 13-1SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Josh EmmettUFCUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Featherweight· 18-6 vs 13-1TKOR1 · 4:33
- WINvs Jason KnightUFCUFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· Featherweight· 18-5 vs 20-3TKOR1 · 4:34
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 5, 2016· Featherweight· 17-5 vs 21-7POTNSUBR2 · 2:13
- LOSSvs Max HollowayUFCUFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 4, 2016· Featherweight· 16-5 vs 16-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum· Nov 21, 2015· Featherweight· 16-4 vs 25-8UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Chad MendesUFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Featherweight· 15-4 vs 17-2TKOR1 · 2:45
- WINUFCUFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· Nov 14, 2014· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 14-4SUBR1 · 3:18
- WINvs Hacran DiasUFCUFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 21-3-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 24-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Erik KochUFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson· Jan 26, 2013· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 13-2TKOR2 · 2:32
- WINvs Hatsu HiokiUFCUFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· Jun 22, 2012· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 26-5-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Cub SwansonUFCUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 15-5SOTNSUBR2 · 2:16
- WINvs Matt GriceUFCUFC Live: Kongo vs Barry· Jun 26, 2011· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 14-4TKOR1 · 4:41
- LOSSWECWEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis· Dec 15, 2010· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 26-3TKOR1 · 3:26
- WINvs Dave JansenWECWEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2· Aug 17, 2010· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 11-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Bendy CasimirWECWEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz· Mar 6, 2010· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 20-6-2TKOR1 · 3:43
- WINvs James KrauseWECWEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo· Nov 17, 2009· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 10-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSWECWEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 8-1TKOR2 · 4:15
- WINWECWEC 39: Brown vs. Garcia· Feb 28, 2009· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 32-12UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Christopher MartinIronheart Crown· Nov 8, 2008· 5-0 vs 0-3DEC
- WINvs Gabriel MirandaColorado Regional· Oct 4, 2008· 4-0 vs 2-7TKO
- WINvs James BirdsleyColorado Regional· Jul 19, 2008· 3-0 vs 33-6DEC
- WINvs Cal Ferry×1Title bout · Title win #1IKF: Rumble In The Park 8· Apr 26, 2008· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 6-1SUBR4 · 4:50
- WINvs Jake CorryFight Card Entertainment· Jan 25, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Victor DitolaFight Card Entertainment· Oct 20, 2007· 2-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Ron GilbPure Force 5· Mar 31, 2007· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 2:15
Official UFC Ranking
Ricardo Lamas's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #2 Featherweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 246
Featherweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1833▲8
- Peak
- 1886Jul 30, 2017
- Rated fights
- 28
Frequently asked questions
When does Ricardo Lamas fight next?
Ricardo Lamas has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Ricardo Lamas's record?
Ricardo Lamas's professional MMA record is 20-8-0.
Who is Ricardo Lamas fighting next?
Ricardo Lamas's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Ricardo Lamas fight last?
Ricardo Lamas most recently fought Bill Algeo at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic on Saturday, August 29, 2020, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Ricardo Lamas fight in?
Ricardo Lamas fights at Featherweight.
How many knockouts does Ricardo Lamas have?
Ricardo Lamas has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Ricardo Lamas won?
Ricardo Lamas has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.
How tall is Ricardo Lamas?
Ricardo Lamas is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
How much does Ricardo Lamas weigh?
Ricardo Lamas weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Ricardo Lamas's reach?
Ricardo Lamas has a reach of 71" (180 cm).
How old is Ricardo Lamas?
Ricardo Lamas is 44 years old (born May 21, 1982).
Where is Ricardo Lamas from?
Ricardo Lamas is from United States.