Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on May 21, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Ricardo "The Bully" Lamas! Remember January 25, 2008? You introduced Jake Corry to your signature choke hold—talk about a memorable debut gift you gave yourself. Since then, you've been distributing knockout punches and dazzling submissions as generously as birthday cake slices at a party—not exactly the guy anyone wants to find under their piñata.

From intense battles in featherweight showdowns to unforgettable lightweight clashes, if there was an MMA Hall of Fame for epic beard and fearsome toughness alone, you'd already have lifetime membership. Today we celebrate another year of spectacular fights and even better victories—cheers Ricardo!