David Rickels
- January 10, 2024
- Mixed Martial Artist
Quick Facts
Full Name | David Rickels |
Occupation | Mixed Martial Artist |
Date Of Birth | Jan 5, 1989(1989-01-05) |
Age | 35 |
Birthplace | Derby |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Kansas |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
David Rickels Biography
Name | David Rickels |
Birthday | Jan 5 |
Birth Year | 1989 |
Place Of Birth | Derby |
Home Town | Kansas |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
David Rickels is one of the most popular and richest Mixed Martial Artist who was born on January 5, 1989 in Derby, Kansas, United States. David Rickels (born January 5 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist now competing at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Professional since 2010, David Rickels is a veteran of 23 fights of the Bellator MMAand has was the winner of at the Season Eight Lightweight Tournament.
Rickels next took on Strikeforce Veteran Richard Bouphanouvong on May 7, 2011 at Bellator 43, where he was victorious via the triangle choke in round 2.
Rickels faced Davi Ramos on October 24, 2014, at Bellator 130. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
In March 2014, Rickels entered into the Bellator season 10 lightweight tournament, where he faced Patricky Freire in the opening round at Bellator
- He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.
After beating Levi Avera with a third-straight victory via triangle choke at Bellator in 2011 Rickels was included in Bellator’s Bellator Season 6 Welterweight Tournament in 2012. He took on Jordan Smith in the opening round of the event at Bellator 63 . He won by knockout only 22 seconds into first round. In the semifinals of Bellator in 69 Rickels was up against Karl Amoussou. The fight was close, but at the end, Amoussou took the victory via a an unpopular split decision. This gave Rickels his first loss as a professional.
David Rickels Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Mixed Martial Artist |
House | Living in own house. |
David Rickels is one of the richest Mixed Martial Artist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Rickels 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Rickels is a native of and was raised in Derby, Kansas, a 2007 graduate of Derby High School where wrestlers were his sport of choice. Then he attended Butler Community College. Then he started his own event called “Evolution Combat Championship” in the latter half of 2015.
Rickels made a record for amateurs of 8-1 and made his first professional appearance in mixed martial arts in the month of February of 2010. He took the title via a first-round TKO and then went on to set a record of unbeaten record of 5-0, before signing with Bellator.
Rickels made his Bellator debut on April 9, 2011, at Bellator 40 where he defeated formerly undefeated Dylan Smith by a first-round triangle choke submission.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Weight | 79 kg |
David Rickels height 6 ft 0 in David weight 79 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is David Rickels Dating?
According to our records, David Rickels is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, David Rickels’s is not dating anyone.
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Rickels was expected to face Brennan Ward at Bellator 185 on October 20, 2017, however, an injury to Ward forced him out of the bout, and Rickels was removed from the fight card as a result.
Facts & Trivia
David Ranked on the list of most popular Mixed Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. David Rickels celebrates birthday on January 5 of every year.
Rickels faced Michael Page on May 25, 2018, at Bellator 200. He lost the fight via verbal submission due to a punch in the second round.
How old is Dave rickels?
33 years (January 5, 1989)
Who won the David Rickels fight?
ResultFighterEvent
loss| Yaroslav Amosov| Bellator 225 – Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 Aug / 24 /
2019
win| A.J. Matthews| Bellator 219 – Awad vs. Girtz Mar / 29 / 2019
win| Guilherme Vasconcelos| Bellator 210 – Njokuani vs. Salter Nov / 30 / 2018
loss| Michael Page| Bellator 200 – Carvalho vs. Mousasi May / 25 / 2018
Who won Julian Lane vs David Rickels?
David RickelsVSJulian Lane
“The Caveman”| | “Nitrane”
WON| Result| LOST
Follow| | Follow
6’0″| Height| 5’10”
Who won the BKFC last night?
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Chad Mendes is back. The former UFC title challenger was successful in his return to competition, as he picked up a fourth TKO victory over Joshua Alvarez at Saturday’s BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Mendes, who made his name during his impressive UFC run, retired from fighting in late 2018.
When was BKFC 23?
On April 8th BKFC 23 is live on FITE straight from Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, KS.