Luis Ramos (fighter)

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Luis Ramos
Born (1981-01-18) January 18, 1981 (age 43)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesBeição
Nationality Flag of Brazil.svg Brazilian
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team Nova União
Years active2001; 2003-2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins20
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision12
Losses10
By knockout4
By decision6
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luis Ramos (born January 18, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who last competed in 2016. A professional since 2000, he competed for the UFC and DEEP.

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Shooto Brazil

Ramos compiled an undefeated record in Shooto Brazil and won his first title against Igor Fernandes in 2009. One year later he won the Brazilian Shooto 168 lb Championship.

Ramos later vacated his title to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [1]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ramos made his UFC debut replacing the injured Mike Swick against Erick Silva on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami. [2] He lost the bout via TKO in the first round.

Ramos was expected to face Matthew Riddle on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem. However, the fight was called off as Riddle became ill and had to pull out just moments before the fight took place. [3]

Ramos/Riddle was expected to finally take place on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4: Maynard vs. Guida. However, Riddle was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Matt Brown. [4] Ramos lost via TKO in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion. [5]

Road Fighting Championship

Ramos made his debut on April 13, 2013 at Road FC 11 against Jung Hwan Cha. The bout ended in a draw. [6]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches20 wins10 losses
By knockout44
By submission40
By decision126
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–10–2 David Bielkheden TKO (punches)Superior Challenge 14: StockholmOctober 8, 201632:13 Stockholm, Sweden
Loss20–9–2Joilton SantosDecision (split)Shooto Brazil 58: Fight for BOPE 5October 18, 201535:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Draw20–8–2Hoon KimDraw (majority)Road FC 18August 30, 201435:00 Seoul, South Korea
Draw20–8–1Jung Hwan ChaDrawRoad FC 11April 13, 201335:00 Seoul, South Korea
Win20–8Silmar NunesDecision (unanimous)Web Fight CombatJanuary 27, 201335:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss19–8 Matt Brown TKO (knees and punches) UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida June 22, 201224:20 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss19–7 Erick Silva KO (punches) UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami August 27, 201110:40 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win19–6Dimitri BurgoSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Watch Out Combat Show 14July 23, 201112:13 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win18–6Mauro Chimento Jr.TKO (retirement)Watch Out Combat Show 11April 29, 201125:00 Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, BrazilWon WOCS 11 Welterweight Grand Prix.
Win17–6Edval PedrosoDecision (unanimous)Watch Out Combat Show 11April 29, 201135:00 Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Loss16–6 Roan Carneiro Decision (unanimous)United Glory: 2010-2011 World Series QuarterfinalsOctober 16, 201035:00 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Win16–5Igor FernandesDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil 17August 6, 201035:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWon Shooto Brazil 168 lb Championship.
Win15–5Marcelo BritoDecision (unanimous)Power Fight ExtremeNovember 7, 200935:00 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win14–5Igor FernandesDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil 13August 27, 200935:00 Fortaleza, Ceará, BrazilWon Shooto South American Middleweight (168 lb) Championship.
Loss13–5Pedro IrieKO (punch)Max Fight 6June 20, 200910:50 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Win13–4Igor FernandesTKO (punches)Shooto Brazil 12May 30, 200923:18 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win12–4Rodrigo FreitasTKO (corner stoppage)Shooto Brazil 10January 17, 200925:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win11–4Carlos GalvãoDecision (unanimous)Max Fight 5August 23, 200835:00 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Win10–4Julio César de AlmeidaDecision (unanimous)Rio FC 1February 28, 20083N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss9–4Luiz Dutra Jr.Decision (unanimous)Cassino Fight 4September 15, 200735:00 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Win9–3Luciano AzevedoDecision (unanimous)Top Fighting Championships 3May 2, 200735:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss8–3Luciano AzevedoDecision (unanimous)Super Challenge 1October 7, 200625:00 Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil
Win8–2Maurício ReisDecisionTop Fighter MMAAugust 2, 20063N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win7–2Hitoyo KimuraDecision (majority) DEEP: clubDeep Nagoya: MB3z Impact, Di Entrare May 21, 200625:00 Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Win6–2Paulo TeixeiraDecision (split)XFG: X Fight GamesDecember 10, 200535:00Brazil
Win5–2Everaldo SadanSubmission (strikes)Shooto Brazil 8April 30, 20051N/ABrazil
Win4–2Emerson GraxaimTKOShooto Brazil 7March 19, 2005N/AN/ABrazil
Win3–2Paulo Roberto NogueiraDecisionShooto Brazil 6February 26, 2005N/AN/A Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Loss2–2Felipe ArinelliDecision (unanimous)Papucaia FightSeptember 11, 200435:00 Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win2–1Lamar SilvaSubmission (strikes)AFC Brazil 1August 28, 200411:00 Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss1–1Fabrício MadeiradaDecisionGladiador 5September 20, 2003N/AN/A Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Win1–0Rogério SagateSubmission (exhaustion)Brazilian Gladiators 1October 14, 20011N/A São Paulo, Brazil

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References

  1. UFC 141 prelims preview: Matt Riddle vs. Luis Ramos by Jack Bratcher (prommanow.com) on December 27, 2011
  2. Shooto Champ Luis Ramos to Replace Mike Swick Against Erick Silva by Anton Tabuena (bloodyelbow.com) on August 9, 2011
  3. UFC 141 prelim Riddle vs. Ramos cancelled mmaweekly.com (December 30, 2011)
  4. Matt Brown replaces Matt Riddle, meets Luis Ramos at UFC on FX 4 Archived 2012-06-01 at the Wayback Machine mmajunkie.com (May 30, 2012)
  5. Luis Ramos released by the UFC by Jesse Denis (mmafrenzy.com) on July 6, 2012
  6. Road FC 11 results: Yui Chul Nam wins lightweight grand prix, Joachim Hansen makes victorious MMA comeback by James Goyder (mmamania.com) on April 13, 2013
  7. Shooto World Champion comments on WOCS GP graciemag.com (April 27, 2011)