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David Rickels AJ Matthews
David Rickels
22-6

RD2 3:24

KO/TKO

Eye Injury

AJ Matthews
9-9

Fight: Rickels vs. Matthews

USABellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz
30MARSAT'191:00 AM
Welterweight• postlim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Caveman

The Mercenary

Forms

NWWLW
LWLLL

Nationality

USAUSA

USAUSA

Age

(1989-01-05) 37

38(1988-01-23)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(183 cm) 6′0″

5′11″ (180 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

6′2″ (187 cm)

Gym

Saekson Janjira Muay Thai

Blackline Training Center

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

22

7 KO/TKO - 25%
7 submission - 25%
8 decision - 29%

9

33% - 6 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
17% - 3 decision

Losses

6

3 KO/TKO - 11%
2 submission - 7%
1 decision - 4%

9

28% - 5 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
22% - 4 decision

Past Opponents

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USA
Portland Pringle III
(11-12)
i
EFC 17
01 Apr2023Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD13:52
Ukraine
Yaroslav Amosov
(21-0)
i
Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2
25 Aug2019Sub(D'Arce Choke) RD24:05
USA
AJ Matthews
(9-8)
i
Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz
30 Mar2019KO/TKO(Eye Injury) RD23:24
Brazil
Guilherme Bomba
(10-4)
i
Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter
01 Dec2018Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Michael Page
(12-0)
i
Bellator 200: London
25 May2018Sub(Verbal) RD20:43
USA
Adam Piccolotti
(9-1)
i
Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2
02 Dec2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Aaron Derrow
(14-8)
i
Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani
28 Jan2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD30:44
USA
Melvin Guillard
(34-16-2)
i
Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo
23 Jul2016No Contest(Elbow and Punches) RD12:14
USA
Bobby Cooper
(12-6)
i
Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz
27 Feb2016KO/TKO(Knees and Punches) RD13:49
USA
Michael Chandler
(13-3)
i
Bellator 145: Vengeance
07 Nov2015KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:05
Canada
John Alessio
(35-17)
i
Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov
27 Jun2015No Contest(Illegal Knee) RD12:24
Brazil
Davi Ramos
(4-0)
i
Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassell
25 Oct2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Patricky Pitbull
(11-5)
i
Bellator 113: Vegh vs. Newton 2
22 Mar2014KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:54
USA
JJ Ambrose
(20-4)
i
Bellator 103: Pitbull vs. Guerreiro
12 Oct2013KO/TKO(Body Shot) RD32:37
USA
Michael Chandler
(11-0)
i
Bellator 97: Chandler vs. Rickels
31 Jul2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:44
USA
Saad Awad
(14-4)
i
Bellator 94
29 Mar2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD25:00
USA
Jason Fischer
(6-1)
i
Bellator 91
01 Mar2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Lloyd Woodard
(12-2)
i
Bellator 87
01 Feb2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jason Fischer
(5-0)
i
Bellator 82
01 Dec2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
France
Karl Amoussou
(14-4-2)
i
Bellator 69
19 May2012Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Jordan Smith
(17-2-1)
i
Bellator 63
31 Mar2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:22
USA
Levi Avera
(16-9)
i
Bellator 53
09 Oct2011Sub(Triangle Choke) RD21:06
USA
Kody Frank
(4-3)
i
SKC - Hotter Than Hell Fight Night
16 Jul2011Decision(Unanimous) RD3
USA
Rich Bouphanouvong
(1-3)
i
Bellator 43
08 May2011Sub(Triangle Choke) RD21:11
USA
Dylan Smith
(6-1)
i
Bellator 40
10 Apr2011Sub(Triangle Choke) RD13:32
USA
Aaron Fondry
(1-1)
i
FNF NE - Burlington
24 Feb2011Decision(Split) RD3
USA
Charles Jones
(6-2)
i
C3 Fights - Slammin Jammin Weekend 6
22 Oct2010Sub(Triangle Choke) RD22:19
USA
Kelly Allen
(0-2)
i
Eye Win - Showtime
14 Aug2010Sub(Triangle Choke) RD13:31
USA
Michael Glenn
(0-1)
i
Eye Win - Devastation
19 Jun2010Sub(Armbar) RD12:15
USA
Chris Evinger
(1-0)
i
Eye Win - Valentine's Day Massacre
12 Feb2010KO/TKO(Knees and Punches) RD12:40

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rickels vs. Matthews

  • Which event are David Rickels and AJ Matthews fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz.

  • How many rounds is the David Rickels vs. AJ Matthews?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round BEL fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the David Rickels vs. AJ Matthews?

    The fight is organized by the Bellator MMA (BEL).

  • When is the David Rickels vs. AJ Matthews fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on March 30, 2019