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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
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 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.
4. 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.
5. Ricco Rodriguez submits Doug Williams in their 2nd fight
On July 15, 2011 Ricco Rodriguez faced Doug Williams in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rodriguez was 33 years old with a record of 46-11, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rodriguez was on a 11-fight winning streak. Rodriguez submitted Doug Williams via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Ricco Rodriguez submits Bobby Martinez
On July 17, 2010 Ricco Rodriguez faced Bobby Martinez in a heavyweight bout. Rodriguez was 32 years old with a record of 42-11, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rodriguez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Rodriguez submitted Bobby Martinez via heel hook in the 1st round.
7. Ricco Rodriguez KOs Ken Sparks
On May 22, 2010 Ricco Rodriguez faced Ken Sparks in a heavyweight bout. Rodriguez was 32 years old with a record of 41-11, and Sparks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rodriguez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Rodriguez stopped Ken Sparks via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Ricco Rodriguez submits Doug Williams
On June 27, 2009 Ricco Rodriguez faced Doug Williams in a heavyweight bout. Rodriguez was 31 years old with a record of 34-10, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rodriguez was coming off a loss. Rodriguez submitted Doug Williams via anaconda choke in the 1st round.
9. Ricco Rodriguez KOs Justin Howard
On August 29, 2009 Ricco Rodriguez faced Justin Howard in a heavyweight bout. Rodriguez was 32 years old with a record of 36-11, and Howard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rodriguez was coming off a win. Rodriguez stopped Justin Howard via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Ricco Rodriguez submits Chris Guillen
On June 27, 2008 Ricco Rodriguez faced Chris Guillen in a heavyweight bout. Rodriguez was 30 years old with a record of 29-9, and Guillen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rodriguez was coming off a loss. Rodriguez submitted Chris Guillen via armbar in the 1st round.