One of the leading UFC rising stars is Ricardo Alejandro Lamas. He is one the top ranked featherweights and will face Jose Aldo at UFC 169. With a Cuban father and Mexican mother, Lamas shows his pride by sporting both flags when entering the ring. UFC 169 will take place on Saturday February 1st in New Jersey’s Prudential Center as a preview to Superbowl XVLIII.

HOMBRE: Congratulations, You are on a 4- fight run! Can you tell us a little bit about your preparation for UFC fight 169?
Ricardo Lamas: Thank you! I have been training very hard and have had no injuries. I took this last year to improve as a fighter. I decided to start training camp earlier as well.

H: Tell us a little bit about your training method and what is the most important part of it?
RL: I believe martial arts is extremely important. Along with dedication and diet.

H: Aside from your training, what do you do to help get you ready for the big fight?
RL: I have recently started doing yoga. I’ve learned a lot of breathing techniques which have taught me how to relax after intense training sessions.

H: I’m assuming you have the whole fight against Aldo mapped out. How will you win?
RL: I will take the win wherever. On my feet or on the ground!

UFC Ricardo Lamas photographed exclusively for HOMBRE MAGAZINE by Paul Tirado

H: What advice do you have for aspiring UFC fighters?
RL: Get your education first! Education is so important in the world we live in. Finish high school, finish college and then get a good gym and dedicate yourself 100%!

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