Ricardo Lamas
UFC 2013–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 82.0
Scouting report
A Division III All-American wrestler at Elmhurst College, Ricardo "The Bully" Lamas earned a shot at the UFC Featherweight Championship. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lamas beat Charles Oliveira, Cub Swanson, and Dennis Bermudez with top pressure and a guillotine choke. His grappling is reflected in an 80 Wrestling and 78 BJJ rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Lamas challenged Jose Aldo for the featherweight title at UFC 169 in February 2014, losing a decision, then beat Hacran Dias and submitted Dennis Bermudez via guillotine choke in Mexico City. His wrestling base, ground-and-pound, and submission threats are reflected in an 84 Wrestling and 80 Boxing score.
Between 2016 and 2017, Lamas submitted Charles Oliveira via guillotine choke in Mexico City and stopped Jason Knight with first-round punches at UFC 214 in Anaheim, while losing decisions to Max Holloway and Josh Emmett. His wrestling entries, front-choke threats, and durability against ranked opposition anchor his 84 Wrestling and 82 Durability across these matchups.
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