Ricco Rodriguez: 'I've got a great shot at beating' Fedor Emelianenko
by MMAmania.com on Aug 15, 2009 1:21 PM EDT
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"I'm serious about being a factor in this division. First and foremost I want my belt back. I know Lesnar is a huge guy but I've noticed several holes in his top game during his last fight that I could capitalize on. Yeah he beat Mir, but Frank Mir doesn't possess the level of jiu-jitsu I have, which is really needed to neutralize the size advantage of Brock. Personally I don't get the hype, I think I was more impressive against Randy than Lesnar was, it looked like Randy was breaking him mentally until he landed the last shot... Yeah I’ve been approached about [fighting Fedor Emelianenko], nothing's final yet but that's a fight I would definitely want. I know people will say I don't have a chance, but I destroyed the guy who handed Fedor his only loss. Fedor is a great fighter but, the training I've done at Wolfslair has improved my game tremendously so I think I've got a great shot at beating him."
Former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez talks about taking on the top two heavyweights in mixed martial arts today, Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko. "Suave" indicates that he has been approached by Strikeforce about a possible showdown with its prized Russian acquisition in his promotional debut in October. Nothing is official at this time -- please keep that in mind. Strikeforce has yet to sign an opponent for Emelianenko, but perhaps an announcement could come as early as tonight during the "Carano vs. Cyborg" broadcast on Showtime. Rodriguez, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, was among the most promising heavyweight prospects little more than five years ago before weight and substance abuse issues essentially derailed his career. The 31-year-old has recently attempted a comeback, but has struggled against decent competition such as Jeff Monson, Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, Travis Wiuff and others. Could he really put up a good fight against Emelianenko, and perhaps more important, is anyone interested in finding out?
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I can assure you all that Fedor vs. Ricco WILL NEVER Happen in reality. it might happen in some crack dream in Ricco’s mind but in reality, Scott coker is LEGIT and they only have Fedor for 3 fights, so I can assure you that he wont waste 1 of his 3 fights on Ricco!
by john G on Aug 15, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is ridiculous, ricco loses both fights easily.
Lesnar via Big Mac
Fedor via 8ball
by rockwell on Aug 15, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah cuz training at the Wolfslair helped Bisping take out a top contender…. or not
by StuckinMod(FormerlyFedorfightscans,Sp00ner1234) on Aug 15, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
john g this is one of the potential fighters that may face Fedor don’t be shocked if it becomes reality but your probaly right Strikeforce is throwing names out to get the fans reaction but don’t forget M1 has a big say in who Fedor fights and they are famous for fighting cans. If I had to choose a AA rematch would be the most exciting if Rogers is out of the picture for Fedors first fight but even that doesn’t excite me as much as a NOG and Couture.
by Beaver on Aug 15, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Ricco! Cocaine is a helluva drug isn’t?
by DSmith on Aug 15, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Listen as of now, there is no doubt in my mind that Fedor’s 3 strikeforce fights will be: Grim, Werdum and Alistar….if strikeforce can sign a heavyweight better than 1 of those 3 then the fights willl change….but Ricco isnt better then any of those fighters so why would they scratch one of those fights in favor of Fedor vs. Ricco! NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN! Believe me!
by john G on Aug 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha finally, I llike Randy couture again!!! He has signed on to be on the EA Sports video game, and wouldnt alow the UFC to use his image for their game! I am a Randy fan, once again!
After Nog, Randy has 1 fight left on his contract…if he hurries up and finishes his contract, he could be Fedor’s 3rd fight in strikeforce. Randy doesnt have a title, so there is no championship clause stopping him from hunting down Fedor after he is done with his UFC contract. There is a great chance that next summer, we could finally see Fedor vs. Couture on CBS where a fight of that Magnitude belongs!
by john G on Aug 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if he looses to Nog? Then I don’t think there will be much intrest left.
by DB on Aug 15, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMFAO!! He see’s the $$ and will say whatever to try and get strikeforce to make this happen, but really i couldn’t see Ricco beating werdum or AA little alone Fedor and with out a doubt no chance against Brock.
by Beaver on Aug 15, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
H e akready KO’s AA back in 2002 or something when AA was a monster. Guy has good jits and did beat Randy and AA but has also lost to anyone of note that he has faught the last 4 years. A quality fighter but not deserving of the shot. Let it be Overeem, Grim and hopefully Randy.
by hatteras on Aug 15, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats so funny. Ricco sucks. He lost to Travis Wiuff. But he thinks he can beat Fedor and Brock. LOL
by belfort_fan on Aug 15, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just goes to show how biased moderation is around here. Beflfort Fan is obviously bashing a fighter, yet his comment was not deleted… Not that I care, just thought I’d point it out.
by bullshido on Aug 15, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re mainstays here, that’s why.
by The Negation on Aug 16, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya I know it’s cool, it’s not up to you guys to moderate posts, but I just think it’s really unprofessional to show blatant favoritism on a website like this. I personally don’t mind that much, I just think it’s a prety poor choice on managements part because it’ll most likely hinder future growth of the website. But who knows..anythings possible in mma hehe
by bullshido on Aug 16, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JK Bullshido. It’s usually an “automated” type of moderation. sometimes bad words get through easily, sometimes it doesn’t. Try it out for yourself. Welcome to MMAMania by the way. Make yourself at home. ;)
by The Negation on Aug 16, 2009 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha, because the guy that beat Fedor really showed some gaps in Fedors game… wait a sec it was an Illegal elbow that gave him the equivalent of a paper cut… what a prick!
by Edgecrusher71 on Aug 15, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention Fedor put a beatdown on the guy later on in his career.
by halljam2 on Aug 15, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a delusional idiot! He then has the stupidity to mention the Wolf’s Lair! Who have had all there top fighter beat lately…that’s by the by anyway, RICCO is was ok like 10 yrs ago but come on!
by ToeLock on Aug 16, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHA… like BJ said, “Did he really say this sh*t”
This guy can’t be serious…
by dawsafex72 on Aug 15, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he end up doing on Celebrity Rehab?
by Muscle Dolphin on Aug 15, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think he did so well. He obviously was on something when he said this.
by tiger_style on Aug 15, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Ricco needs to go back on that Celebrity Rehab show again, because he’s obviously smoking crack.
Lots of crack.
TFK
by TFK on Aug 15, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, Ricco said so many dumb things that I don’t know where to start. This is what happens when you take drugs.
by David W-S on Aug 15, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn i feel really bad for ricco. dude please if u believe in urself as much as ur fans then just give some actions. actions will always speak louder than words
by butters on Aug 15, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since fedor moved to Strikeforce everything that i read about him is a Joke.
Fedor is better chose is opponents better.
I can´t stop laughting…Ricco rodrigues
kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
by ThiagO on Aug 15, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he did loose a s/d to Big Foot, I so I would call him pretty much washed up, not completely washed up….. And by his logic, sine Tim Sylvia crushed Ricco, so……
by Riskreturngroup on Aug 15, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in all fairness sylvia was very good when he was on roids..
by shamo84 on Aug 15, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sylvia was good at the time but he never changed his game and never trained as hard as he should of, him and Ricco might be a good fight still but really Ricco has no business talking trash Mir would murder him.
by Beaver on Aug 15, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poopy-Rico would be a good fight now, actually it would just be an even fight now, since they are both fat wastes.
by PW on Aug 15, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what a good fight usually is a even fight watching the 25th ranked against the 21st ranked is better than watching Fedor#2 ranked vs ricco 25th ranked in the world.
by Beaver on Aug 15, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh God; this is comedy gold. Ricco I did not know you did stand up. When are you on comedy central.
by dandeman on Aug 15, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Ricco. After the day that I’ve had, I needed a good laugh and this will definitely suffice.
by JP, Jr. on Aug 15, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed…. i just member him fighting the guy from human weapon and almost getting beat cuz he was so fat and out of shape!! FEDOR LOL
by rowdymmafan on Aug 15, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like Fedor’s trying to beat every former UFC champ possible.
by Maniac on Aug 15, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But wont fight the reining champ.
by belfort_fan on Aug 15, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only he had the balls to fight the current champ.
by PW on Aug 15, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing that would be funnier is if he actually beat fedor. Then Fedor would go down as the undisputed worst free agent to sign in mma.
by Drew on Aug 15, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who gives a f#ck there is no excitement in anyone that Fedor can face in Strikeforce, the fact that M1 and Strikeforce think just by having Fedor alone MMA fans will want to pay to see this BS? Honestly Gina and Cyborg is more exciting than any potential Fedor fight there is not a fighter most fans believe should last one round with fedor, even the fans that think Fedor is the best HW know the fighters he would be facing would be humiliating to lose to.
by Beaver on Aug 15, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lay off that crack pipe ricco! it’s making u delusional.
by M4M2A0 on Aug 15, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fedor isn’t as good as people say, true. Brock does have holes in his game, yes.
But what the F is this guy thinking? There isn’t a fighter in the UFC HW division that wouldn’t beat this guy.
by Miketsi on Aug 15, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At a pie eating contest,yes, probably so. In a fight? Me thinks Manny Reyes Jr. would have an equal shot.
by TobiasFunke on Aug 15, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess a guy will say just about anything to get back in the spotlight
by Sir Chokemout on Aug 15, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Over-confident and under-competent = foolish , Rico is out of touch with reality.
by lubbockmma on Aug 15, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do not want to see this fight at all. If they’re not going to give a Fedor an immediate title shot, and they don’t want to put him against Rogers or Werdum, i’d much rather see him fight Monson or even rematch Arlovski. Lol Ricco just lost to Mario Rinaldi, but thinks he could beat Fedor or Lesnar. That is ridiculous.
by heavymetalnick on Aug 15, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After reading that, all I have to say is…lol.
by Youtaped on Aug 15, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is also talking about destroying the guy who handed Fedor a “loss”. I’m guessing thats Tsuyoshi Kohsaka. Fedor only “lost” from an accidental illegal elbow that caused a cut. That would be called a no contest normally. Fedor also kicked his ass in the rematch. TK also lost to Hunt, Nog, Babalu, Kyle, Couture, Yvel, Rizzo, Bas Rutten, Frank Shamrock etc. Yeah, good argument.
(no offense to TK, he took many of those guys to decision)
by quidnunc on Aug 15, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fedors only loss was due to a cut………..and I fedor KO’ed the guy 3 fights later.
Fedor vs Rogers is a better fight the Ricco.
by Merk on Aug 15, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A loss is a loss. Fedor lost, simple as that. Doesnt matter how he lost. His next fight should be against Overeem.
by mike on Aug 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was also powned in his last Sambo match.
by mike on Aug 15, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually dude,he won the last competition he was in,he lost in the Worlds in 08!
by jack0990 on Aug 15, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be foolish. A loss is not a “loss” when it is caused by an illegal strike
by robertfurr on Aug 15, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ricco needs to put the bong down and snap into reality.
by mike on Aug 15, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LMAO!!!!!!!!AHHAAHHAHHHHAAHAHAH. He tries to say he beat the guy that beat fedor..AHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAH!!!! First of all fedor didnt lose to that guy..2nd of all well how about Fedor destroyed the guy that KO’d you (Tim Sylvia)…3rd of all shouldnt you be back in celebrity rehab with Dr. Drew? DR. DREW WHERE ARE YOU? Ricco smokin that crack rock again. Go the fuck home ricco!!!!!!!!
by UFC LOVA on Aug 15, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In the words of the Rock " It doesn’t matter what you think!"
by Tony on Aug 15, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve always wanted to see Fedor vs Ricco no joke.
Who will get the better of the ground game?
How far has Ricco’s stand up come?
This fight would answer so many questions. Stirkeforce MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
by snake on Aug 15, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thorazine, in case you couldn’t tell, snake is actually someone from Ricco’s camp or Ricco himself…no fan in their right mind would sit there typing such stupid stuff.
by RedDog on Aug 16, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ricco would give Fedor fits!
Former champ, trains with Bisping and co – he will be ready come fight time.
by snake on Aug 15, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
by SHORT_BUS on Aug 15, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LMAO! Ricco hasn’t been in good shape, and has lost to fighters that Emelianenko raped or were raped by opponents that Fedor raped.
by Extremesyko420 on Aug 15, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody please give Ricco a drug screen – he’s smoking way to much dope…..I’ve seen him fight twice – the first time he was about 70 pounds overweight; the second time he was only 45 pounds overweight… keep dreaming Ricco..
by Tim D on Aug 15, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i will just repeat what most people have said here.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
by big_evil on Aug 15, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
….and I have a great shot at banging Meghan Fox
by RiverHorror on Aug 15, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leighton Meester over Megan Fox anytime of the day!
by The Negation on Aug 15, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i remember ricco putting on a stomach submission on a japanese guy in pride lol
by leznarow on Oct 10, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be happy if he beats Fedor.This may not be possible.I cant wait for someone to knock Fedor out.
by YS on Aug 15, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is everybody laughing at? The only person to laugh at based on this article is Fedor because I seriously see them putting Ricco against Fedor.
They will hype it as ‘Ricco former UFC HW Champ who beat Randy Couture’
This is an example of the sort of jokes that they will have Fedor walk through on his way to fighting Oveream (likely the 3rd fight).
So laugh at Fedor folks, he’s a joke.
by kibbled_bits on Aug 15, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, laugh at yourself…why would you always bitch on fedor to beat your own freakshow? no one in your ufc can accomplish? well shame on you!! by the way just to lighten up ur day kibbled_tits..phil baroni just signed with the ufc and he will join in lesnar,kimbo, and ortiz…lashley and hulk hogan in the future..arent you welcome us to your UFC CIRCUS?
by gaara on Aug 16, 2009 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Fedor is a sham anyone with MMA knowlege realizes a record is only part of the story gaara but then again your one of the less educated fans out there that look into a record more than the battle’s he has been in Fedor likes your money too gaara he is still living off Pride and your supporting him LOL sucks to be you LOL.
by Beaver on Aug 16, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where’s my post????? ggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrr
by gaara on Aug 16, 2009 3:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has a great shot at eating Fedor Emelianenko.
by Yohanss on Aug 15, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If this fight happens, Strikeforce should be dissembled and flushed down a toilet – piece by pathetic piece.
by Matt on Aug 15, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ricco might still have the talent but he doesn’t have the heart to back it up in training, all made obvious by his performance and drug addiction.
by THORAZINE on Aug 15, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL. You stay with them drugs Ricco. You dumb shit. What were you high when you saw holes in his game. Big knuckle head.
by Infamous CK1 on Aug 15, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no one watch fedor and the organization will fold. then he will once again dodge the ufc and go to dream or something.
by hatteras on Aug 15, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahahhaa, what a silly fat shit he really is. The only person he should be callin’ out is Big Tim. Timmy fucked this fat shit up. Get back in shape Timmy !!
by Insain on Aug 16, 2009 7:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…ok if ricco think he can beat fedor so……ME TOO i can beat FEDOR!!!!!!!!!!hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh omg another foking idiot appeared….
by karim on Aug 16, 2009 9:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As cracked out as Ricco maybe it is likely that Fedor will end up fighting some can anyway. So why not fight the can that beat a somebody. So M1 can say he beat another UFC champ. Feodor’s accomplishments are 5 years in the past. The one real contest he had was a much smaller Matt Linland, who rocked Feodor’s world and had him dry humping the top rope to gain a top position. I loved Fedor as much as everyone else at one point, but facts are facts. His record highlight wins from 5 to 8 years ago have no bearing on his current status. At best he fights Grim and Oveream, Werdum will be a joke. If we are lucky Grim doesn’t get starstruck, and lays into Fedor like a freight train hitting a go-cart. If not we can hear how great he is for beating the current group of nobodies, circus freaks, and cans. As much as I respect Fedor’s record, it is old news. His status as the greatest because of who he beat in 2005, can only carry him for so long. It is time that he fights the current best to secure the legacy that he has been protecting for the last few years. Fedor fans can not truly be mesmerized by his current group of “victories”, can they? IT is one thing to take an easy fight or 2 in between, but since his New Years Eve victory against Cro Cop in 2005, it has been nothing but has beens and never was opponents. Fighting MMA is about continuously challenging yourself against the best there is. 4 and a half years of fighting yesterdays new is becoming rather ridiculous. Fedor needs to step up. I really hope Grim wins in dramatic fashion and pulls the rug out from underneath Fedor, M1, and the Red Mob!
by Da Monkey on Aug 16, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think Rico is back on drugs he should go back to celebrity rehab!
by will on Aug 16, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This goes in the WTF Hall of Fame. Oh Rico!
by oldskooljjsu on Aug 16, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I met with Ricco about a week ago and he looks like a beast! He looks better thn he did when he was the UFC champ… And a lot of people are talking and laughing about him training at the Wolfslair like it’s not a good training camp – if that’s the case why would Rampage waste his time and spend time training there as well? Tooooo mannnyy haters in MMA is not even funny
by yeahyeah on Aug 18, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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