Ricco Rodriguez (born August 19, 1977) is an American 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 Openweight Superfight Champion.Rodriguez grew up in the projects in Paterson, New Jersey. He is of Mexican descent. Rodriguez wrestled at Tottenville High School while living in Staten Island, New York. He later moved to California and began training in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Rigan and Jean Jacques Machado. He competed and won many Jiu-Jitsu tournaments before moving on to mixed martial arts. Wikipedia
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