Ricardo Lamas
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Name | Ricardo Lamas |
| Nickname | The Bully | |
| Association | Top Notch Fitness | |
| Weight Class | Lightweight (155 lbs.) | |
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) | |
| Style | Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Birth Date | May 21, 1982 | |
| Fighting Out Of | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Country | USA | |
| Ricardo Lamas Pictures | Official Website |
Ricardo Lamas is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a Lightweight. He currently competes for Zuffa owned World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC).
Lamas trains with Team Top Notch in Elmhurst, Illinois. Lamas currently holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jeff Neal.
Professional Record
| Record | 13 - 2 - 0 (Win – Loss – Draw) |
| Wins | 4 (T)KOs 3 Submissions 6 Decisions |
| Losses | 2 (T)KOs 0 Submissions 0 Decisions |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Erik Koch | TKO (Elbows) | UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson | 1/26/2013 | 2 | 2:32 | |
| Win | Hatsu Hioki | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC on FX 4: Guida vs. Maynard | 6/22/2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Cub Swanson | Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) | UFC on Fox 1: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos | 11/12/2011 | 2 | 2:16 | Won Submission of the Night |
| Win | Matt Grice | TKO (Head Kick and Punches) | UFC on Versus 4: Kongo vs. Barry | 6/26/2011 | 1 | 4:41 | |
| Loss | Iuri Alcantara | KO (Punches) | WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis | 12/16/2010 | 1 | 3:26 | |
| Win | Dave Jansen | Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 | 8/18/2010 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Bendy Casimir | KO (Knee) | WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz | 3/06/2010 | 1 | 3:43 | |
| Win | James Krause | Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo | 11/18/2009 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Danny Castillo | TKO (Punches) | WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles | 8/09/2009 | 2 | 4:15 | |
| Win | Bart Palaszewski | Decision (Split) | WEC 39: Brown vs. Garcia | 3/01/2009 | 3 | 5:00 | WEC debut |
| Win | Christopher Martin | Decision (Unanimous) | IC 12: Resurrection | 11/08/2008 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Gabe Miranda | TKO | WC 6: Warriors Collide 6 | 10/04/2008 | 1 | N/A | |
| Win | James Birdsley | Decision (Unanimous) | WC 4: Warriors Collide 4 | 7/19/2008 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Cal Ferry | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | ISCF: Rumble in the Park | 4/26/2008 | 4 | 4:50 | |
| Win | Jake Corry | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | FCE: Collision | 1/25/2008 | 1 | 1:49 | |
College Wrestling
Lamas graduated with a degree in exercise science from Elmhurst College in 2005, where he was a member of the men's wrestling team and earned All-American honors at the NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling Championships at 157 lbs. During his collegiate wrestling career (2001-2005), he racked up over 100 wins. He was also a two-time CCIW Champion, and was named the CCIW's "Most Outstanding Wrestler" during the 2003-04 season. Lamas returned to Elmhurst after graduation to serve as the assistant men's wrestling coach.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Ricardo Lamas began competing in professional mixed martial arts in 2008, going 5-0 before signing a multi-fight contract with World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC).
He made his WEC debut against IFL standout Bart Palaszewski at WEC 39: Brown vs. Garcia. Lamas defeated Palaszewski in a hard fought split decision.
Lamas then fought Danny Castillo at WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles, losing the fight in the second round due to punches. Lamas received his first career loss.
Lamas went on to fight James Krause at WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo on November 18, 2009. Lamas got back in the win column with a decisive Unanimous Decision over Krause.
Lamas returned to action at WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz on March 6, 2010 where he fought Frenchmen Bendy Casimir. The bout was Casimir WEC debut. After a few traded blows on the feet, Lamas shucked off a pair of takedown attempts from Casimir. As the WEC rookie tried a third time to get the fight to the floor, Lamas delivered a powerful, well-timed knee to the head, and Casimir collapsed on the canvas. Referee Greg Franklin immediately waved off the fight with Casimir stretched out on the floor at 3:43 of the first round.
His next scheduled bout took place at WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 on August 18, 2010, where he faced off against Team Quest's Dave Jansen. The bout seemed like a closely contested bout, with both fighters having their moments standing and during some slick ground exchanges. The judges did not seem to think the fight was close, as Lamas won the fight by way of Decision (Unanimous).
