Best fights of David Rickels
Over 10 years as a professional, David Rickels has compiled a 21-6 (13) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. David Rickels defeats Jason Fischer in their 2nd fight
On February 28, 2013 David Rickels faced Jason Fischer in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rickels was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Fischer was 27 with a record of 6-1. Rickels was on a 2-fight winning streak and Fischer was coming off a win. Rickels won via unanimous decision.
2. David Rickels defeats Jason Fischer
On November 30, 2012 David Rickels faced Jason Fischer in a welterweight bout. Rickels was 23 years old with a record of 10-1, and Fischer was 27 with a record of 5-0. Rickels was coming off a loss, while Fischer was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Rickels won via unanimous decision.
3. David Rickels loses to Karl Amoussou via split decision
On May 18, 2012 David Rickels faced Karl Amoussou in a welterweight bout. Rickels was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Amoussou was 26 with a record of 14-4-2. Rickels was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Amoussou was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rickels lost via split decision. Went the distance with Amoussou.
4. David Rickels defeats Davi Ramos
On October 24, 2014 David Rickels faced Davi Ramos in a lightweight bout. Rickels was 25 years old with a record of 15-3, and Ramos was 27 with a record of 4-0. Rickels was coming off a loss, while Ramos was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Rickels won via unanimous decision.
5. David Rickels defeats Adam Piccolotti
On December 1, 2017 David Rickels faced Adam Piccolotti in a lightweight bout. Rickels was 28 years old with a record of 18-4, and Piccolotti was 29 with a record of 9-1. Rickels was coming off a win, while Piccolotti was coming off a loss. Rickels won via unanimous decision.
6. David Rickels KOs Bobby Cooper
On February 26, 2016 David Rickels faced Bobby Cooper in a lightweight bout. Rickels was 27 years old with a record of 16-4, and Cooper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rickels was coming off a loss. Rickels stopped Bobby Cooper via TKO in the 1st round.
7. David Rickels KOs Saad Awad
On March 28, 2013 David Rickels fought Saad Awad for the vacant Bellator Season Eight Tournament lightweight title. Rickels was 24 years old with a record of 13-1, and Awad was 29 with a record of 13-5. Rickels was on a 3-fight winning streak and Awad was on a 6-fight winning streak. Rickels stopped Saad Awad via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
8. David Rickels defeats Lloyd Woodard
On January 31, 2013 David Rickels faced Lloyd Woodard in a lightweight bout. Rickels was 24 years old with a record of 11-1, and Woodard was 28 with a record of 12-2. Rickels was coming off a win, while Woodard was coming off a loss. Rickels won via unanimous decision.
9. David Rickels KOs Jordan Smith in 22 seconds
On March 30, 2012 David Rickels faced Jordan Smith in a welterweight bout. Rickels was 23 years old with a record of 9-0, and Smith was 27 with a record of 17-2-1. Rickels was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rickels stopped Jordan Smith via KO in the 1st round.
10. David Rickels KOs Aaron Derrow
On January 27, 2017 David Rickels faced Aaron Derrow in a welterweight bout. Rickels was 28 years old with a record of 17-4, and Derrow was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rickels stopped Aaron Derrow via TKO in the 3rd round.