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David RickelsWW
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David Rickels

"The Caveman"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 37Janjira Muay ThaiEFC
21
Wins
6
Losses
0
Draws · 2 NC
62%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
2010
Pro Debut

Biography

David Rickels is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle fighter who is currently competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. A professional since 2010, he is a 23-fight veteran of the Bellator MMA, and won the Season Eight Lightweight Tournament.

How He Wins

KO / TKO7
Decision8
Submission6

Finish Rate

62%
13 of 21
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts29 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUkraineYaroslav AmosovH2HSubmission (D'Arce choke)R2Bellator 225Aug 24, 2019
WinUnited StatesA.J. MatthewsH2HTKO (punch)R2Bellator 219Mar 29, 2019
WinBrazilGuilherme VasconcelosH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 210Nov 30, 2018
LossEnglandMichael PageH2HTKO (retirement)R2Bellator 200May 25, 2018
WinUnited StatesAdam PiccolottiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 189Dec 1, 2017
WinUnited StatesAaron DerrowH2HTKO (punches)R3Bellator 171Jan 27, 2017
NCUnited StatesMelvin GuillardH2HNC (overturned)R1Bellator 159Jul 22, 2016
WinUnited StatesBobby CooperH2HTKO (knee and punches)R1Bellator 150Feb 26, 2016
LossUnited StatesMichael ChandlerH2HTKO (punches)R2Bellator 145Nov 6, 2015
NCCanadaJohn AlessioH2HNC (illegal knee)R1Bellator 139Jun 26, 2015
WinBrazilDavi RamosH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 130Oct 24, 2014
LossBrazilPatricky PitbullH2HKO (punches)R2Bellator 113Mar 21, 2014
WinUnited StatesJ.J. AmbroseH2HTKO (punches)R3Bellator 103Oct 11, 2013
LossUnited StatesMichael ChandlerH2HKO (punches)R1Bellator 97Jul 31, 2013
WinUnited StatesSaad AwadH2HTKO (punches)R2Bellator 94Mar 28, 2013
WinUnited StatesJason FischerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 91Feb 28, 2013
WinLloyd WoodardDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 87Jan 31, 2013
WinUnited StatesJason FischerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 82Nov 30, 2012
LossFranceKarl AmoussouH2HDecision (split)R3Bellator 69May 18, 2012
WinUnited StatesJordan SmithH2HKO (punches)R1Bellator 63Mar 30, 2012
WinUnited StatesLevi AveraH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Bellator 53Oct 8, 2011
WinUnited StatesKody FrankH2HDecision (unanimous)R3SKC: Hotter than Hell Fight NightJul 16, 2011
WinUnited StatesRichard BouphanouvongH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Bellator 43May 7, 2011
WinUnited StatesDylan SmithH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Bellator 40Apr 9, 2011
WinUnited StatesAaron FondryH2HDecision (split)R3Friday Night Fights New England: BurlingtonFeb 25, 2011
WinUnited StatesCharles JonesH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 6Oct 22, 2010
WinKelly AllenH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Eye Win: ShowtimeAug 14, 2010
WinUnited StatesMichael GlennH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Eye Win: DevastationJun 19, 2010
WinUnited StatesChris EvingerH2HTKO (knees and punches)R1Eye Win: Valentine's Day MassacreFeb 13, 2010

Bare Knuckle Record2-1-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesMike RichmanKOR2BKFC 23Apr 9, 2022
WinUnited StatesJulian LaneUnanimous DecisionR5Fight Night WichitaOct 23, 2021
WinClifford WrightUnanimous DecisionR5BKFC 13Oct 10, 2020

Related Fighters

Portland Pringle IIIPortland Pringle III10-12-0 · MWYaroslav AmosovYaroslav Amosov30-1-0 · WWA.J. MatthewsA.J. Matthews9-9-0 · MWGuilherme VasconcelosGuilherme Vasconcelos10-6-0 · WWMichael PageMichael Page25-3-0 · MWAdam PiccolottiAdam Piccolotti15-6-0 · LWAaron DerrowAaron Derrow14-11-0 · WWMelvin GuillardMelvin Guillard33-24-2 · WWBobby CooperBobby Cooper13-8-0 · WWMichael ChandlerMichael Chandler23-10-0 · LWJohn AlessioJohn Alessio35-17-0 · LWDavi RamosDavi Ramos12-9-0 · WW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.