Ricardo Ramos

Ricardo Lucas Ramos (born August 1, 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background Growing up in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, Ramos often got into fights in his teens. His father placed him in Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes, but eventually kicked him out of the home at the age of 14.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Ramos made his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 104 against Michinori Tanaka. Ramos won via unanimous decision.

Ramos returned at UFC 217 taking on Aiemann Zahabi. Ramos won via knockout in the third round. He was awarded his first Performance of the Night bonus.

Ramos faced Kang Kyung-ho on August 4, 2018, at UFC 227. He won the fight by split decision.

Ramos was expected to face Ricky Simón on November 10, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 139. However, it was reported on October 16, 2018, that Ramos was pulled from the bout due to hand injury.

Ramos faced Said Nurmagomedov on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Ramos was expected to face Sergio Pettis on June 29, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 3. However, on June 15, 2019, it was reported that Pettis pulled out of the bout citing injury, and he was replaced by newcomer Journey Newson. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ramos faced Luiz Eduardo Garagorri in a featherweight bout on November 16, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 22. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Ramos faced Lerone Murphy on July 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

Ramos was scheduled to face Zubaira Tukhugov on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187. A week before the event, Tukhugov pulled out due to undisclosed reasons. Promotion officials elected to remove Ramos from the event.

Ramos was scheduled to face Bill Algeo on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22. However, Ramos was pulled from the fight during the week leading up to the event due to COVID-19 protocols. The bout was cancelled, and was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 188. Ramos won the close bout via unanimous decision. Seven MMA media outlets gave it to Ramos and six media outlets gave it to Algeo.

The bout with Tukhugov was rescheduled and took place on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Ramos faced Danny Chavez at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett on June 18, 2022. He won the bout in the first round, knocking out Chavez with a spinning back elbow. This win earned him his third Performance of the Night award.

Ramos was expected to face Danny Henry on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209. However, the bout was cancelled after Henry withdrew for unknown reasons.

Ramos was expected to face Austin Lingo in a featherweight bout on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221. At the weigh-ins, Ramos came in at 154 pounds, eight pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. As a result, his bout with Lingo was cancelled.

Ramos faced Charles Jourdain on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228. He lost the fight via guillotine choke in round one.

Ramos faced Julian Erosa on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53. The fight resulted in Ramos suffering his second straight loss via a first round guillotine choke.

Ramos faced Joshua Culibao on August 17, 2024, at UFC 305. He won the fight by split decision. 8 out of 12 media outlets scored the bout for Culibao.

Ramos faced Chepe Mariscal on March 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 253. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Ramos faced Kaan Ofli on October 11, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 261. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

On December 16, 2025, it was reported that Ramos was released by the UFC.

Championships and achievements Mixed martial arts Elite Fighting Championship EFC Bantamweight Championship (One Time) Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Three times)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Kaan Ofli Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Chepe Mariscal Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Joshua Culibao Decision (split) UFC 305

Perth, Australia Loss

Julian Erosa Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Charles Jourdain Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Danny Chavez KO (spinning back elbow) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett

Austin, Texas, United States Loss

Zubaira Tukhugov Decision (unanimous) UFC 267

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Bill Algeo Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Lerone Murphy TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Luiz Eduardo Garagorri Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Journey Newson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Loss

Said Nurmagomedov TKO (spinning back kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Kang Kyung-ho Decision (split) UFC 227

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Aiemann Zahabi KO (spinning back elbow) UFC 217 November 4, 2017

New York City, New York, United States Win

Michinori Tanaka Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie February 4, 2017

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Alfred Khashakyan Submission (rear-naked choke) New England Fights: Dana White Lookin' for a Fight August 5, 2016

Bangor, Maine, United States Loss

Manny Vazquez Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 51 February 5, 2016

Hinckley, Minnesota, United States Win

Cody Walker Submission (triangle armbar) Legacy FC 46 October 2, 2015

Allen, Texas, United States Win

Justin Rader TKO (punches) Legacy FC 41 April 3, 2015

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win

Fabio Lima Submission (triangle choke) MMA Super Heroes 4 May 30, 2014

Valinhos, Brazil Win

Rafael Correa Submission (rear-naked choke) Circuito Talent de MMA 8 April 12, 2014

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Lucas Mascena Submission (armbar) Circuito Talent de MMA 5 November 23, 2013

Campinas, Brazil Win

Allan Nascimento Decision (unanimous) Elite FC 5 October 5, 2013

Campinas, Brazil Win

William Oliveira TKO (knee and punches) Supreme FC 1 December 1, 2012

Campinas, Brazil Win

Josivaldo Moreno Submission (triangle choke) CT Fight 1 May 19, 2012

Indaiatuba, Brazil