Ricardo Prasel: Last News

Chelsea footballer Ricardo Prasel gave a clear message to the crowd after picking up another MMA win on Saturday: "f*** you."Brazilian ace Prasel, 31, joined the Blues as an 18-year-old third-choice goalkeeper under Jose Mourinho. Although he never kicked a ball or saved a shot in anger during his time in west London, he still got to train alongside the likes of Petr Cech and Didier Drogba. After an injury forced him to retire from football in his early-20s, the ex-stopper took up jiu-jitsu.

Chelsea goalkeeper Ricardo Prasel.Prasel, 32, joined the Blues as an 18-year-old third-choice goalkeeper under the tenure of Jose Mourinho, training alongside the likes of Petr Cech and Didier Drogba before being forced to retire from the sport in his early twenties due to injury.Having switched to MMA and forged a fine record of 13-3, he will face his toughest test yet in the form of 36-year-old veteran De Fries who has been competing professionally since 2009. READ MORE: Phil De Fries overcame crippling anxiety and UFC heartbreak before KSW heavyweight reign The leading British heavyweight, fighting out of Sunderland, has successfully defended the KSW belt on six separate occasions since his 2018 win over Michal Andryszak.His most recent defence came in the form of a five-round beat down of fellow former UFC contender Darko Stosic - who was forced to submit following a barrage of punches from the 6ft 4in powerhouse.Prasel, meanwhile, has bounced back from defeat on Dana White's Contender Series to record two wins from as many KSW bouts - most recently triumphing over Daniel Omielanczuk. Which current Chelsea star would make the best MMA fighter? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below. Having won that bout with a stunning Achilles lock after only 98 seconds, he turned to the crowd and gave them a brutal message before calling for his title shot.He said: "Where is the underdog now? F*** you underdog, my name is Ricardo Prasel that is my name.

Chelsea footballer is making a huge name for himself in MMA after retiring from the game almost ten years ago.Brazil's Ricardo Prasel, who holds a record of 12-3, won his KSW debut on Saturday night. The 31-year-old overcame a mauling in the first round in a contest by Poland’s leading MMA promoters to defeat heavyweight veteran Michal Kita TKO in round two.