Ricardo Lamas
| Ricardo Lamas | |
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| Born | Ricardo Alejandro Lamas May 21, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Other names | The Bully |
| Residence | Miami Beach, Florida & Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division |
Featherweight (145 lb) Lightweight (155 lb) |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Miami, Florida |
| Team | MMA Masters and Team Top Notch |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel Valverde |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division III Wrestling |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 22 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| University | Elmhurst College |
| Notable school(s) | Hinsdale Central High School Hinsdale, Illinois |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Ricardo Alejandro Lamas (born May 21, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization. He trains with local powerhouse MMA Masters in Miami, Florida and Team Top Notch in Villa Park, Illinois. In December 2013, Lamas was awarded his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under 2007 World Nogi Jiu Jitsu champion and owner of MMA Masters Daniel Valverde. As of May 31, 2016, he is #5 in the official UFC featherweight rankings and ranked the #3 featherweight in the world by Sherdog.
Lamas' father is Cuban and his mother is Mexican. The flags of these two countries are often displayed on his clothing during his fights. Lamas went to Hinsdale Central High School in Hinsdale, Illinois.
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.
Lamas won the ISCF North Central Regional Title on April 26, 2008 in Loves Park, Illinois, USA when he defeated Cal Ferry via Guillotine Choke at 4:50 of round 4.
On March 1, 2009, Lamas made his WEC debut on March 1, 2009 at WEC 39 against IFL and WEC veteran Bart Palaszewski. Lamas took the fight with 4 days notice as he replaced an injured Rich Crunkilton. Lamas controlled Palaszewski with superior wrestling and scored with excellent ground-and-pound to win a unanimous decision.
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