Ricco Rodriguez

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ricco Rodriguez
Occupation	Mma Fighter
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1977(1977-08-19)
Age	47
Birthplace	San Jose
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Leo

Ricco Rodriguez Biography

Ricco Rodriguez is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on August 19, 1977 in San Jose, California, United States. The MMA veteran and former UFC Heavyweight Champion competed in his 69th professional fight on May 12, 2013.

On December 13, 2008, he suffered his 10th career loss at the hands He suffered his 10th career defeat at the hands of Jeff Monson on December 13, 2008..

In 1997, Ricco Rodriguez became one of the small group of Americans to win a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, taking the Blue Belt Absolute title. He took gold in +99 kg in the first ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in 1998, bronze in the Absolute (open weight) division in 1999 and Silver in the +99 kg category in 2000. That same year Rodriguez began his MMA career with a win against Rocky Batastini. He won several of his first matches before losing to Bobby Hoffman at the Superbrawl 13 event in Hawaii. He later fought in the PRIDE Fighting Championship before moving on to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Rodriguez made his professional boxing debut on October 12, 2006, beating 19 -year-old Cruiserweight Brandon Baker by knockout. On July 8, 2008, Rodriguez fought his second professional boxing bout losing via split decision to Chad Davies, who came into the fight with a 0-1 record.

Although he was born in San Jose California, he is from a Puerto Rican background.

Ricco Rodriguez Net Worth

Ricco Rodriguez is one of the richest Mma Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ricco Rodriguez 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before he began his MMA career, he was a 1998 ADCC Absolute Division Gold Medalist.

He won the UWC Heavyweight Championship in October 2012.

Ricco Rodriguez (born August 19, 1977) is an American semi-retired mixed martial artist currently competing in the heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 1999, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, EliteXC, International Fight League, BAMMA, World Extreme Cagefighting, and Bellator. Ricco is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Mundials World Champion and also an ADCC World Champion. He is also the former King of the Cage World Heavyweight Champion.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ricco Rodriguez height 6 ft 3 in Ricco weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ricco Rodriguez Dating?

According to our records, Ricco Rodriguez is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ricco Rodriguez’s is not dating anyone.

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On March 5, 2013, Rodriguez, 35, was allegedly pulled over around 1:25 a.m. and was reportedly booked for misdemeanor DUI. According to the report, Rodriguez was released several hours later after posting a $5,000 bail and may protest the charge.

Facts & Trivia

Ricco Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ricco Rodriguez celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

On November 9, 2013, he lost to Denis Stojnić on Bosnia Fight Championship event by TKO after an early referee stoppage. Rodriguez immediately stood up and protested the stoppage and left the fight showing the middle finger to the referee. It was announced that they would have a rematch in 2014, also in Sarajevo, however the day after the event, the referee said he was not up to the task and the fight result was changed to NC.

Top Facts about Ricco Rodriguez

1. Ricco Rodriguez is a retired American mixed martial artist.
2. He was born on August 19, 1977 in San Jose, California.
3. Rodriguez competed in the UFC from 1999 to 2006.
4. He won the UFC Heavyweight Championship in 2002.
5. Rodriguez has a professional MMA record of 57 fights (54-24-1).
6. He also competed in other organizations such as PRIDE and Bellator.
7. Rodriguez has a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling.
8. He made his professional debut in MMA in 1997 at age 20.
9. In addition to fighting, he has worked as an actor and stuntman.
10. Rodriguez struggled with drug addiction but has been sober since 2010.

What happened to Ricco Rodriguez?

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Champion, Ricco Rodriguez, was recently apprehended for allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting a cab driver in an affluent Phoenix suburb.

Is Rico Rodriguez Brazilian?

Personal life. Rodriguez is of Puerto Rican and Mexican descent. He has a daughter and one son.

Is Ricco Rodriguez sober?

I then decided that my sobriety was my number one priority. I am happy to say that I am currently 6 years sober and still to this day, sobriety can still present several difficulties.

Is there any Puerto Rican UFC fighters?

Lyman Good (21-5) Another UFC fighter representing Puerto Rico is Lyman Good. He recently got back in the win column at UFC 235 with a third-round TKO finish of Chance Rencountre. Going 1-1 in 2019, Good looks to continue his run towards the welterweight championship next year.

Are Rico and Raini twins?

Rodriguez was born in Bryan, Texas. She is the older sister of actor Rico Rodriguez. She has two other brothers, Ray and Roy Jr. Her parents, Diane and Roy Rodriguez, own a business called Rodriguez Tire Service.