The Combating Nerds had Jean Silva shine contained in the octagon this previous weekend in Seattle, and now it’s time for fellow featherweight Ricardo Ramos to enter the octagon and symbolize the staff.
Ramos faces Chepe Mariscal this Saturday at UFC Vegas 103 trying to begin a successful streak after a choice victory over Josh Culibao in August 2024, and defined why moved to educate Pablo Sucupira’s staff after years representing California’s Workforce Alpha Male.
“I made a decision to make this transition due to my household, my daughter,” Ramos instructed MMA Combating. “I spent a very good time in america and determined to remain nearer to household now. Many athletes go to america, adapt properly and reside there, however we couldn’t do it for private causes, so we determined to remain right here [in Sao Paulo].”
Ramos stated he spoke with Workforce Alpha Male coaches earlier than shifting again to Brazil and stays in good phrases with them, however plans on staying full-time in Sao Paulo now. Ramos’ camp for Mariscal was his first at Combating Nerds, so he’s nonetheless residing in his native Campinas and driving 120 miles a day for coaching periods.
“I’m nonetheless experiencing it, however managed to do a very good camp,” Ramos stated. “It was nice to coach with them. The power is thru the roof and I loved it so much. I’m additionally sharing with them in any method I can to assist the staff. Let’s go for an additional conflict with a brand new dwelling. It’s going to be an amazing victory.”
Mariscal, his opponent Saturday, had an lengthy beginner profession earlier than turning professional in 2014 and rack up a professional file of 13-6 earlier than becoming a member of the UFC. He’s unbeaten thus far contained in the octagon with three selections in 4 bouts, and Ramos expects an action-packed contest on the UFC APEX.
“He’s a chaotic man,” Ramos stated. “We’ve to watch out as a result of he goes all-in. He attracts you to his personal recreation and brawls on the toes. When you let that occur and switch it into chaos, he has good cardio. He’s extra bodily than the rest. He does a little bit of all the pieces, so it’s a matter of controlling his assaults. He has good takedowns and several other submissions and in addition has knockouts, however has gone t he distance extra within the UFC.”
Ramos went 8-5 thus far underneath the UFC banner with a tiro of finishes, and stayed lively in jiu-jitsu competitors throughout his seven-month interval away from the octagon whereas recovering from accidents sustained because of Culibao’s leg kicks. Together with his jiu-jitsu sharper than ever, “Carcacinha” sees one other path for victory in Las Vegas.
“I feel the possibilities of a knockout are increased,” Ramos stated. “He’ll give me openings on the toes to knock him out on the toes. Then again, he’s by no means been submitted earlier than. I can see his defensive jiu-jitsu is excellent, however he places himself in a variety of unhealthy spots, giving his again and preventing off his again. If I’ve a chance in a type of positions, I’ll go for it. I gained’t miss it. However I gained’t work an excessive amount of for it so I don’t lose an excessive amount of power together with his scrambles. I can’t miss alternatives towards him.”
