Davi Ramos

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Davi Ramos
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BornDavi Ramos Pinheiro da Silva
(1986-11-05) November 5, 1986 (age 37)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesThe Tasmanian Devil
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach70 in (178 cm) [1]
Style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamTeam Nogueira
Rank3rd degree [2] black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under César "Casquinha" Guimarães [3] )
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins12
By knockout2
By submission7
By decision3
Losses6
By decision6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Men's Grappling
ADCC World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 São Paulo, Brazil -77kg
Men's Brazilian jiu-jitsu
World Nogi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 California, USA  -79.5kg
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  -76kg
Brazilian Nationals Nogi Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  -76kg
Brazilian National Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  -76kg

Davi Ramos (born November 5, 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner who competes in the Lightweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA). He is ranked #9 in the ACA Lightweight rankings. [4] A professional since 2010, he most notably competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ramos made his professional MMA debut in July 2010. Over the next six years, he amassed a record of six wins against one defeat.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ramos made his UFC debut on March 11, 2017, in a Welterweight bout as a replacement for Max Griffin against Sérgio Moraes at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum. [5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

In his second fight for the promotion, Ramos faced Chris Gruetzemacher on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega. [6] He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.

For his third fight with the promotion, Ramos faced Nick Hein on May 12, 2018, at UFC 224. [7] He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. [8]

Ramos faced John Gunther on November 10, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 139. [9] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one. [10]

Ramos faced promotional newcomer Austin Hubbard on May 18, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 152. [11] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [12]

Ramos faced Islam Makhachev on September 7, 2019, at UFC 242. [13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

Ramos was expected to face Arman Tsarukyan on April 11, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris. [15] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed . [16] The bout eventually moved to UFC Fight Night 172 on July 19, 2020. [17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [18]

After two years off not being offered a new contract and not having any bouts booked, Ramos requested and was granted a release from the UFC. [19] [20]

Absolute Championship Akhmat

After his release, Ramos signed with ACA, announcing that he would compete in the ACA Lightweight Grand Prix, with his first bout being against Artem Reznikov at ACA 140 on June 17, 2022. [21] [22] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [23]

Ramos faced Aurel Pîrtea on April 8, 2023, at ACA 155, winning the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the first round. [24]

Ramos faced Rasul Magomedov at ACA 164 on October 4, 2023, winning the bout via uanimous decision. [25]

Ramos faced Ali Abdulkhalikov in the main event of ACA 176 on May 31, 2024. [26] The bout which was part of the 2024 ACA Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal, ended in a unanimous decision loss. [27]

Professional grappling career

Ramos competed against Pedro Marinho at F2W 177 on July 16, 2021, losing the match by unanimous decision. [28] He returned to the promotion at F2W 182 on August 29, 2021, to face Dante Leon in the main event, although he lost this match as well. [29]

Ramos was booked to challenge Craig Jones for the Polaris middleweight title in the main event of Polaris 17 on October 9, 2021. [30] Ramos lost this match by decision, and Jones won the vacant title. [31] Ramos then competed at the inaugural UFC FightPass Invitational event on December 16, 2021, where he represented Team LFA alongside Ary Farias, Gregory Rodrigues, and Rafael Lovato Jr. Ramos drew both his matches against Anton Berzin and Daniel Pineda, and his team won the tournament. [32]

As a result of him being a former champion, Ramos was then invited to compete in the 77 kg division of the 2022 ADCC World Championship on September 17–18, 2022. [33] He was forced to withdraw from the event due to visa issues just a days before, and was replaced by Mateusz Szczecinski. [34]

Ramos competed against Micael Galvão in the main event of BJJ Stars 13: Vikings Edition on August 3, 2024. [35] He lost the match on points. [36]

Ramos was then invited to compete in the under 77kg division at the 2024 ADCC World Championship. [37] He was submitted by Oliver Taza in the opening round. [38] He then entered the men's absolute division, where he lost by decision to Giancarlo Bodoni in the opening round. [39]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches12 wins6 losses
By knockout20
By submission70
By decision36
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–6Ali AbdulkhalikovDecision (unanimous) ACA 176: Ramos vs. Abdulkhalikov May 31, 202455:00 Ufa, Russia 2024 ACA Lightweight Grand Prix [ broken anchor ] Quarterfinal.
Win12–5Rasul MagomedovDecision (unanimous) ACA 164: Abdulvakhabov vs. Kokov October 4, 202335:00 Grozny, Russia
Win11–5Aurel PîrteaTKO (punches and knee) ACA 155: Karginov vs. Silva April 8, 202314:59 Minsk, Belarus
Loss10–5Artem ReznikovDecision (unanimous) ACA 140: Ramos vs. Reznikov June 17, 202255:00 Sochi, Russia 2022 ACA Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss10–4 Arman Tsarukyan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 July 19, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss10–3 Islam Makhachev Decision (unanimous) UFC 242 September 7, 201935:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win10–2 Austin Hubbard Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 201935:00 Rochester, New York, United States
Win9–2John GuntherSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 201811:57 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win8–2 Nick Hein Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 224 May 12, 201814:15 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win7–2 Chris Gruetzemacher Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega December 9, 201730:50 Fresno, California, United States
Loss6–2 Sérgio Moraes Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum March 11, 201735:00 Fortaleza, BrazilWelterweight bout.
Win6–1Nick PiedmontDecision (unanimous)Phoenix FC 1December 10, 201635:00 Zouk Mikael, Lebanon
Win5–1Mike FlachSubmission (rear-naked choke) RFA 42: Giagos vs. Estrazulas August 19, 201614:07 Visalia, California, United StatesCatchweight (159 lb) bout.
Loss4–1 David Rickels Decision (unanimous) Bellator 130 October 24, 201435:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United StatesCatchweight (163 lb) bout; Ramos missed weight.
Win4–0Claudiere FreitasSubmission (armbar)Talent MMA Circuit 8April 12, 201413:07 Valinhos, Brazil
Win3–0 José Alberto Quiñónez TKO (punches)EFA: Mexico vs. BrazilNovember 15, 2013N/AN/A Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
Win2–0Rony SilvaSubmission (guillotine choke)Nitrix Champion Fight 16August 31, 201311:03 Americana, Brazil
Win1–0Juan Manuel PuigSubmissionCXC: Battle at the BeachJuly 4, 201010:36 Cabo San Lucas, MexicoLightweight debut.

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