Combat sports often resemble a banal fight. To be successful in these sports, you need to have good physical fitness and a determined character. Ricardo Lamas knows how to hit and take a punch.
Starting conditions
On the American continent, there are many bookmakers that accept bets from those wishing to predict the result of a particular competition. In turn, sports organizations hold tournaments that attract the attention of a huge number of spectators. Mixed fighter Ricardo Lamas was born on May 21, 1982 in an ordinary American family. Parents lived in the famous city of Chicago. His father is from the island of Cuba, and his mother was born in Mexico.
From an early age, the boy was distinguished by physical endurance and excellent coordination of movements. What was noticeably different from their peers. He played football well. He studied well at school, but spent all his free time in the gym or on the baseball court. After school, he entered college and received his secondary education as a physical education teacher. During his student years, Lamas played sports in the most serious way and was a member of the college wrestling team.
Professional fights
In 2005, Ricardo graduated from college, and worked within its walls as an assistant wrestling coach for three years. The novice fighter carefully prepared for professional fights in the ring. His debut bout in mixed martial arts, which took place in January 2008, Lamas won in the first round, using a choke "guillotine". In the next fight, the novice professional won by points. Before entering the ring, Ricardo always got acquainted with the personal data of the opponent. I watched the available video materials.
The career of a professional fighter was quite successful. After five consecutive victories, Ricardo Lamas was invited to the American Fighting League. The current members of this organization received substantial fees for each duel they fought. In March 2009, Ricardo defeated the eminent opponent in a new capacity. However, in the next fight he loses, being knocked out. Lamas drew the appropriate conclusions and changed the training system.
but on the other hand
Mixed martial arts is a harsh sport. When creativity in the marketplace wins, that's great. However, the defeat is accompanied by serious consequences. In June 2019, Ricardo Lamas lost the fight of the prestigious tournament in the first round. The enemy broke his jaw in three places.
There is no exact data on the fighter's personal life. It is known that Ricardo has no wife. There is a friend who helps him with household chores. After he recovers, Lamas will decide to pursue a career or retire from professional sports.