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.
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.UFC 141 prelims preview: Matt Riddle vs. Luis Ramos by Jack Bratcher (prommanow.com) on December 27, 2011
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.Shooto Champ Luis Ramos to Replace Mike Swick Against Erick Silva by Anton Tabuena (bloodyelbow.com) on August 9, 2011 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.UFC 141 prelim Riddle vs. Ramos cancelled mmaweekly.com (December 30, 2011)
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.Matt Brown replaces Matt Riddle, meets Luis Ramos at UFC on FX 4 mmajunkie.com (May 30, 2012) Ramos lost via TKO in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion.Luis Ramos released by the UFC by Jesse Denis (mmafrenzy.com) on July 6, 2012
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.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
Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Shooto Brazil Shooto South American Middleweight (168 lb) Championship (2009) Watch Out Combat Show Watch Out Combat Show 11 Welterweight Grand Prix Winner (2011)Shooto World Champion comments on WOCS GP graciemag.com (April 27, 2011)
Mixed martial arts record
| Loss | align=center| | David Bielkheden | TKO (punches) | Superior Challenge 14: Stockholm | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 2:13 | Stockholm, Sweden
| Loss | align=center| 20–9–2 | Joilton Santos | Decision (split) | Shooto Brazil 58: Fight for BOPE 5 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Draw | align=center| 20–8–2 | Hoon Kim | Draw (majority) | Road FC 18 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea
| Draw | align=center| 20–8–1 | Jung Hwan Cha | Draw | Road FC 11 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea
| Win | align=center| 20–8 | Silmar Nunes | Decision (unanimous) | Web Fight Combat | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Loss | align=center| 19–8 | Matt Brown | TKO (knees and punches) | UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 4:20 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
| Loss | align=center| 19–7 | Erick Silva | KO (punches) | UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:40 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 19–6 | Dimitri Burgo | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Watch Out Combat Show 14 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:13 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 18–6 | Mauro Chimento Jr. | TKO (retirement) | Watch Out Combat Show 11 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil | Won WOCS 11 Welterweight Grand Prix. |- | Win | align=center| 17–6 | Edval Pedroso | Decision (unanimous) | Watch Out Combat Show 11 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
| Loss | align=center| 16–6 | Roan Carneiro | Decision (unanimous) | United Glory: 2010-2011 World Series Quarterfinals | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
| Win | align=center| 16–5 | Igor Fernandes | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 17 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Won Shooto Brazil 168 lb Championship. |- | Win | align=center| 15–5 | Marcelo Brito | Decision (unanimous) | Power Fight Extreme | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 14–5 | Igor Fernandes | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 13 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil | Won Shooto South American Middleweight (168 lb) Championship. |- | Loss | align=center| 13–5 | Pedro Irie | KO (punch) | Max Fight 6 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:50 | Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 13–4 | Igor Fernandes | TKO (punches) | Shooto Brazil 12 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 3:18 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 12–4 | Rodrigo Freitas | TKO (corner stoppage) | Shooto Brazil 10 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 11–4 | Carlos Galvão | Decision (unanimous) | Max Fight 5 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 10–4 | Julio César de Almeida | Decision (unanimous) | Rio FC 1 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Loss | align=center| 9–4 | Luiz Dutra Jr. | Decision (unanimous) | Cassino Fight 4 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 9–3 | Luciano Azevedo | Decision (unanimous) | Top Fighting Championships 3 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Loss | align=center| 8–3 | Luciano Azevedo | Decision (unanimous) | Super Challenge 1 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 8–2 | Maurício Reis | Decision | Top Fighter MMA | | align=center| 3 | align=center| N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 7–2 | Hitoyo Kimura | Decision (majority) | DEEP: clubDeep Nagoya: MB3z Impact, Di Entrare | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
| Win | align=center| 6–2 | Paulo Teixeira | Decision (split) | XFG: X Fight Games | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Brazil
| Win | align=center| 5–2 | Everaldo Sadan | Submission (strikes) | Shooto Brazil 8 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Brazil
| Win | align=center| 4–2 | Emerson Graxaim | TKO | Shooto Brazil 7 | | align=center| N/A | align=center| N/A | Brazil
| Win | align=center| 3–2 | Paulo Roberto Nogueira | Decision | Shooto Brazil 6 | | align=center| N/A | align=center| N/A | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
| Loss | align=center| 2–2 | Felipe Arinelli | Decision (unanimous) | Papucaia Fight | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 2–1 | Lamar Silva | Submission (strikes) | AFC Brazil 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:00 | Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Loss | align=center| 1–1 | Fabrício Madeirada | Decision | Gladiador 5 | | align=center| N/A | align=center| N/A | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 1–0 | Rogério Sagate | Submission (exhaustion) | Brazilian Gladiators 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | São Paulo, Brazil
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