The Road to Redemption

KNUXX SA: After the controversial EFC 20 saga how do you intend on rebuilding your reputation?

RICKY: What happened at EFC Africa 20 was a huge embarrassment and I don’t want to keep pointing fingers at people about it…It’s over now. Right now I am trying to build myself up and trying to redeem myself. I want to give the fans what they like to see and what they paid to see.

KNUXX SA: How is your hand and are you back in training?

RICKY: Yea my hand is much better now but not quite 100%. The doctor said I must take six weeks off which is done now. I am back in training and thank God the “Apocalypse” magic hand is responding well!

KNUXX SA: Where do you train now and who manages you?

RICKY: I am in a crazy camp at the moment but it’s still a secret. I am with Tyron Rightford but as far a manager goes I am uncertain but that’s not one of my main concerns, after what happened at EFC 20 I am not in a hurry to run after managers.

KNUXX SA: Can people still consider you a legitimate threat in the heavy weight division?

RICKY: After what happened at EFC 20 I know I lost most of my fans because of miss communication!! But to those who know me well, I’m still the real deal in the heavy weight division.

KNUXX SA: Give us your thoughts on EFC 21…Bernard vs. Sors and Potts vs. Hassan.

RICKY: Sors had a good and easy fight I knew he could do it without a doubt… not because I fought him but because of the type of opponent he fought. As for Potts vs. Hassan? I think it was a very boring fight! Fans like to see a proper fight they don’t want to see two fighters that are afraid to hit each other! With all due respect I think Potts is the most boring fighter ever!

KNUXX SA: Do you think Sors has what it takes to beat Andrew for the heavy weight title?

RICKY: Anything can happen in the hexagon. Sors has the heart to take the punishment and he can throw combos which a lot of fighters can’t do especially in our weight division.

KNUXX SA: I think a match between you and Bernardo would be epic! …what do u think about a fight with him?

RICKY: THAT’S WHAT YOU THINK!!! NOT ME!!! Sors showed the world what Bernardo is all about and I already knew this before Sors Exposed him! He is not what people think he is as a fighter! So forget about it because he is not in my caliber!

KNUXX SA: You are still a big favorite amongst the fans…what message do you have for them?

RICKY: I love my fans and all MMA fans alike. Without them the Apocalypse means nothing! Please keep supporting the fighters and EFC Africa because they show the world our skills!

KNUXX SA: When will The Apocalypse be back in the cage?

RICKY: I was out for a good cause which was my health as well as my career but when I am back I will put huge smiles on my fans faces! My return to my home in the cage all depends on the match maker and the EFC…but I am available anytime any place!!