Ricco Rodriguez underwhelms Mike Tyson and others in boxing return
by Mike Trask on Jul 9, 2008 1:22 PM EDT
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There was a Ricco Rodriquez sighting in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. The former UFC heavyweight champ participated in a four-round boxing match at the Las Vegas Hilton that resembled something closer to one of those old-school Toughman contests at a rodeo arena in West Virginia.
Rodriguez lost in a split decision to Chad Davis -- a Phoenix fighter who earned his first career win -- according to the Las Vegas Sun.
Ricco, to put it gently, didn’t look too suave. He weighed in at 270 pounds, his stomach toppling over the elastic band on his Throwdown shorts.
Xtreme Couture boxing coach Ron Frazier cornered the former champ.
Rodriquez won his last MMA fight on June 27 at something called Ultimate Combat Experience. That came after the Gods of War show in Charlotte, N.C., was canceled. Ricco was supposed to headline that arena show in a fight against Jeff Monson. He also participated in April’s YAMMA Pit Fighting event.
Since beating Randy Couture in 2002, things have been strange for Ricco. Bizarrely he attempted to sell his UFC belt online and appeared on VH1’s "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew."
Perhaps the most interesting part of the Ricco fight was former professional heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson watching from ringside. "Iron Mike" wasn’t impressed with the performance.
"Are you going to throw some punches or what?" he asked in round one.
And later:
"Come on," Tyson begged in his famous falsetto. "Try to hurt each other."
It didn't happen.
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The last image I have of Ricco was in the IFL finals against Ben Rothwell where at the of a one sided fight not in his favor..he spit at Ben before the end of the fight.. Pat Militich wanted him to pay for that.
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Ricco won when he fought Antonio Silva. Maybe its time for Ricco to put down the gloves.
by JV on Jul 9, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see your boy Automation sneak his little post in on the Anderson thread?
by BNF on Jul 9, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea I saw him. I LMAO! for a little while. That should teach them to never say never.
by JV on Jul 9, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell is Ricco doing boxing? He is a grappler by nature and his stand up always sucked!
I dont get how u can be an overweight Coke head…Makes no sense to me!
by john on Jul 9, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell is Ricco doing boxing? He is a grappler by nature and his stand up always sucked!
by john on Jul 9, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It happens John..that is just his body type. People that use/abuse Coke are malnutritioned..fat or skinny it don’t matter.
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right? Maybe he should get back on the yay-yo so he can trim that belly down a little bit. Ricco will not win at anything weighing in at 270 lbs except for a hot dog eating contest.
by ViolentMike on Jul 9, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yo VM..to answer your ?? from the other thread. Thomas Deny fought GSP.
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN IT~!!!! I knew that…U stumped the crap out of me Mike…It was bothering me during all my classes today…
by john on Jul 9, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ricco needs to straighten up NOW! He’s around 31-32 yrs old, he needs to get into shape and prove to everyone including himself that he’s still a decent fighter and takes MMA seriously. With his name he could open up his own gym or something but the way he’s going he’s going to throw it all away and will have no one to blame but himself.
by THORAZINE on Jul 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talk about a fall from grace, kind of feel bad for the guy.
by Haze on Jul 9, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea me too, I liked Ricco, it’s a damn shame… What was he on celebrity rehab for? Rodriguez had a drug problem??
by O damn he got caught on Jul 9, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cocaine was the problem. I’m happy he is clean today.
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was clean when he went in. And I thought he also had a gambling problem.
by BNF on Jul 9, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he wasn’t being treated for drugs, just gambling and being a sh*t head.
and I agree with THOR, he needs to get in shape to cash in while he can.
by Nokimono on Jul 9, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the talent level he has.. I’m surprised he let his gut get so f’n big. At his level there really isn’t no excuse. You get paid for being a fighter..being in shape is part of that criteria.
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Complete waiste of talent. It seems like he has the ability but not the desire anymore.
by Haze on Jul 9, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of the song ‘Ive Seen the Needle and the Damage Done’
by the_mexicutioner on Jul 9, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know which is better to describe Ricco:
“What a huge waste”
or…
“What a huge waist”
by Pat on Jul 9, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was watching " The smashing machine " the other day.. and there is a real funny part with Ricco. He was a Sparring partner for Marc Kerr..which at the time was not a fun job.. in the deleted scenes.. Titled " Hurt my friend "
Marc was tight that Ricco was not there on the mat for a morning session.. as he was talking Bas.. about Ricco got skill..this/ that but didn’t have the desire..as he was talking.. their showing Ricco at party the night before..just bugging out right.. well Marc asks Bas “.. I want you to hurt my friend..” “..really I want you to hurt..”
Well the next day comes..Ricco shows up..like nothing..he is getting ready to train. Now you him and Bas sparring ( stand up )..well guys.. Bas drugs Ricco.. to the point that Ricco screams in pain..his back hits the wall and he just hits the floor..Bas…being Bas put him in like Muay Thai clinch kneeling front of him..just so it didn’t look so bad.
I had to see it like 3X over.. it’s mad funny.
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where did you get "The Smashing Machine"? Do they have it at best Buy or somthing or did you order it online?
by Haze on Jul 9, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I was at friend’s house to watch UFC84..and I saw the DVD cover on the floor.. and he lend it me. That’s a must have MMA dvd. I’m goign to have to find it..and buy it.
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“The Smashing Machine” is a sad commentary on MMA, but it’s freakin’ Good!…
by THORAZINE on Jul 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t that part funny man..Ricco never saw it coming. hehehehehehehehe….
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could someone please translate that into English?
by zulu9812 on Jul 9, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the happy ending to this story that they both did cocaine and talked to pigeons together after the fight?
by DirtyML on Jul 9, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That clip from The Smashing Machine is priceless. The best is when Bas kneels down after Ricco drops and he’s like “Shhhhh Shhhhhhhhh”
by Ballam on Jul 9, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mid afternoon comic relief :
http://www.jokeroo.com/funnyvideos/drunk_angry_midget_owned.html
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha!! he shouldnt have spit on him!
by RiverHorror on Jul 9, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kno…. To me he kind of looks Cole Miller..If Cole was 3’5
by PhilQNY on Jul 9, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which:
I saw the free replay of the Miller-Gurgel fight and Jorge was taking it to Miller!!!
I always thought Gurgel was a tough guy w/ average stand up…
Miller was owned until he pulled a nifty triangle out of his hat.
What happens to Gurgel now?
by OJR on Jul 9, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He keeps getting undercard fights, no matter how bad he sucks, because he’s aligned with R. Franklin.
by PW on Jul 10, 2008 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So now can boxing fans say,"look, a MMA fighter tried boxing and got whipped? I am referring to all the jack you hear about a way over the hill Ray Mercer losing in an MMA fight. I guess it is even for hacks of either sport trying the other.
by DRE on Jul 9, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Falsetto describes Tyson perfectly. Amazing how one word can make you laugh about the article. Haha.
by DaneJa260 on Jul 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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