LAS VEGAS – Ricardo Ramos wasn’t lacking motivation entering UFC Fight Night 188 and credits outside-of-the-cage factors for giving him an extra push.
UFC Fight Night 188 took place Saturday at the UFC Apex. The entire card streamed on ESPN+.
While there were a number of personal issues that he didn’t want to talk about that also contributed, Ramos (15-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) attributes his unanimous decision win over Bill Algeo (14-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC) to his baby he’s expecting later this year.
“I’m ready to get back to the gym, keep working, and keep getting better,” Ramos said at his UFC Fight Night 188 post-fight news conference. “I will not give up, and I will not rest until I become the champion. I know my baby is coming in October, but that’s something that I have to lead with to become the champion. That’s what it takes to become the champion. Of course, I will stay close to my family, but not the time I would expect to share with them. I will be working hard to be ready for everything.”
Ramos, 25, has now won two of three fights since moving up to 145 pounds.
Check out Ramos’ full UFC Fight Night 188 post-fight news conference in the video above.
With a baby on the way, motivated Ricardo Ramos ‘won’t sleep’ until he wins UFC title