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With No UFC Offer on Table, Ricco Rodriguez Chasing 50 Wins

The list of former UFC heavyweight champions who are actively fighting outside of the UFC is minimal, and of those on the list, few have the recent credentials of outsider Ricco Rodriguez, currently riding a 10-match winning streak.

But don’t expect …

The list of former UFC heavyweight champions who are actively fighting outside of the UFC is minimal, and of those on the list, few have the recent credentials of outsider Ricco Rodriguez, currently riding a 10-match winning streak.

But don’t expect him in the immediate future inside the UFC Octagon, even if he records another win this Saturday at BAMMA 5.

“The reality is that the opportunity is not there at the present time,” Rodriguez said in an exclusive interview with MMAFighting.com. “That’s just the reality of it. There’s no reason to beat that subject, and the truth of the matter is that I’m sure the fans would love to see me back in the UFC. It’s just right now the opportunity doesn’t strike itself.”

Paul Daley vs. Yuya Shirai Signed for BAMMA 5

Filed under: Strikeforce, NewsPaul Daley’s next fight will not be under the Strikeforce banner after all.

“Semtex” has agreed to fight Yuya Shirai at BAMMA 5 on February 26 at the Manchester Evening News Arena, MMA Fighting has confirmed with Daley’s …

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Paul Daley‘s next fight will not be under the Strikeforce banner after all.

“Semtex” has agreed to fight Yuya Shirai at BAMMA 5 on February 26 at the Manchester Evening News Arena, MMA Fighting has confirmed with Daley’s publicist Zara Shirwan and the organization. The fight, which will mark Daley’s first in the UK in close to two years, will be for the vacant BAMMA welterweight title.

Ricco Rodriguez to Face James McSweeney at BAMMA 5

Filed under: NewsOne-time UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez will meet former The Ultimate Fighter 10 contestant James McSweeney at BAMMA 5 on Feb. 26 in Manchester, England, the promotion announced Wednesday.

Rodriguez will look to extend his 1…

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One-time UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez will meet former The Ultimate Fighter 10 contestant James McSweeney at BAMMA 5 on Feb. 26 in Manchester, England, the promotion announced Wednesday.

Rodriguez will look to extend his 10-fight win streak at the UK-based event, being headlined by Strikeforce contender Paul Daley vs. DEEP champion Yuya Shirai for the vacant BAMMA welterweight strap.