David Rickels losses
Over 10 years as a professional, David Rickels has compiled a 21-6 (13) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. He has six losses against five different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
6. David Rickels loses to Yaroslav Amosov via KO
On August 24, 2019 David Rickels faced Yaroslav Amosov in a welterweight bout. Rickels was 30 years old with a record of 21-5, and Amosov was 25 with a record of 21-0. Rickels was on a 2-fight winning streak and Amosov was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Amosov submitted Rickels via D'Arce choke in the 2nd round.
5. David Rickels loses to Michael Page via KO
On May 25, 2018 David Rickels faced Michael Page in a welterweight bout. Rickels was 29 years old with a record of 19-4, and Page was 31 with a record of 12-0. Rickels was on a 2-fight winning streak and Page was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Page stopped Rickels via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. David Rickels loses to Michael Chandler in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 6, 2015 David Rickels faced Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rickels was 26 years old with a record of 16-3, and Chandler was 29 with a record of 13-3. Chandler was coming off a win. Chandler stopped Rickels via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. David Rickels loses to Patricky Pitbull via KO
On March 21, 2014 David Rickels faced Patricky Pitbull in a lightweight bout. Rickels was 25 years old with a record of 15-2, and Pitbull was 28 with a record of 11-5. Both Rickels and Pitbull were coming off a win. Pitbull stopped Rickels via KO in the 2nd round.
2. David Rickels loses to Michael Chandler via KO in 44 seconds
On July 31, 2013 David Rickels fought Michael Chandler for the Bellator lightweight title. Rickels was 24 years old with a record of 14-1, and Chandler was 27 with a record of 11-0. Rickels was on a 4-fight winning streak and Chandler was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Chandler stopped Rickels via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
1. 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.