Best fights of Ricco Rodriguez
Over 20 years as a professional, Ricco Rodriguez has compiled a 54-27 (42) record, including six title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Ricco Rodriguez submits Travis Fulton
On February 5, 2000 Ricco Rodriguez faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. Rodriguez was 22 years old with a record of 4-1, and Fulton was 22 with a record of 71-22-6. Rodriguez was coming off a win and Fulton was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rodriguez submitted Travis Fulton via armbar in the 1st round.
2. Ricco Rodriguez KOs Tsuyoshi Kosaka
On May 10, 2002 Ricco Rodriguez faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka in a heavyweight bout. Rodriguez was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Kosaka was 32 with a record of 23-13-2. Rodriguez was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Kosaka was coming off a loss. Rodriguez stopped Tsuyoshi Kosaka via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Ricco Rodriguez KOs Travis Fulton in their 2nd fight
On May 1, 2010 Ricco Rodriguez faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rodriguez was 32 years old with a record of 40-11, and Fulton was 32 with a record of 242-46-10. Rodriguez was on a 5-fight winning streak and Fulton was on a 28-fight winning streak. Rodriguez stopped Travis Fulton via KO in the 1st round.
4. Ricco Rodriguez KOs Randy Couture
On September 27, 2002 Ricco Rodriguez fought Randy Couture for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Rodriguez was 25 years old with a record of 13-1, and Couture was 39 with a record of 10-4. Rodriguez was on a 10-fight winning streak, while Couture was coming off a loss. Rodriguez stopped Randy Couture via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Ricco Rodriguez submits Paul Buentello
On February 24, 2001 Ricco Rodriguez fought Paul Buentello for the vacant KOTC Openweight Superfight title. Rodriguez was 23 years old with a record of 8-1, and Buentello was 27 with a record of 11-4. Rodriguez was on a 5-fight winning streak and Buentello was coming off a win. Rodriguez submitted Paul Buentello via kneebar in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ricco Rodriguez loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via unanimous decision
On August 10, 2003 Ricco Rodriguez faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Rodriguez was 25 years old with a record of 14-2, and Nogueira was 27 with a record of 19-2-1. Both Rodriguez and Nogueira were coming off a loss. Rodriguez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nogueira.