Ricco Rodriguez in negotiations for return to the UFC
Former heavyweight champ Ricco Rodriguez has seen a lot during his decade-plus run in Mixed Martial Arts including stints in…
Former heavyweight champ Ricco Rodriguez has seen a lot during his decade-plus run in Mixed Martial Arts including stints in PRIDE, WEC, and of course the organization he is typically associated with – the UFC. Now, after compiling ten consecutive wins, it appears Rodriguez may be poised for a return to the Octagon in the near future.
Five Ounces of Pain has learned from a source close to the fighter that talks with the UFC are currently ongoing. It is believed the deal would involve three fights and a six-figure salary paid out over the lifetime of the contract.
The seasoned New Yorker made his UFC debut in 2001 with a TKO win over Andrei Arlovski, then went on to emerge with his hands raised four more times in a row including victories over Jeff Monson and a title win over Randy Couture. However, he lost his initial defense of the belt against Tim Sylvia and eventually parted ways with the promotion after losing in his follow-up appearance,