This must be one of my favorite episodes. What a great guy. Thanks Eddie for giving us a glimpse into his world. If you can in the future, you need to go back for another day in the life with Rico.
After Wim Hof and Rico now, to complete the dutch trilogy you have to visit the dutch giant! Also unbelievable mindset and above all a very friendly guy
The Dutch are truly some of the best people I’ve met. As a Brit I feel like you are our European brothers, we share a lot in values and outlook. I’ve met and trained (muay Thai) with many Dutch. It’s all big smiles and hard strikes! Great fun
@ I’ve been over many times to Amsterdam, Utrecht and Groningen. The people have such a friendly laid back attitude, the cities are clean and well built. And many people have a great sense of humour and are welcoming to those that show respect!
Het oer-Hollandse "Doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg" Ik heb niks met de hele (kick)boks scene, maar ik heb wel ontzettend veel respect voor Rico als sportman en persoon.
En dan @ 3:10 mins. veegt hij dat mes af aan het kuipje..... Dat is zo goor, krijg je die kruimels in die klodder margarine aan de rand en in het kuipje....... 🤢🤮
Komt dat Nederland een heel klein land is. Je hebt wel paar Europese landen waar kickboxen groot is maar niet veel. Wel in Azië supergroot. Helaas zijn er weinig goede Amerikaanse kickboxers zodat het ook in Amerika groot wordt.
I've been following Rico for a decade. Even after all these years I constantly find myself amazed at this mans cardio every time he competes. He's not the strongest, he's not the biggest puncher, and he's not got some crazy flashy techniques. The man simply breaks his opponents with a superior conditioned heart and I love that style. Was a pleasure to see you guys working together and would love to see it again in the future.
What i love about watching Rico train: there is zero show boating. It’s not designed to look cool, there’s no unnecessary flash, it’s all about function. So refreshing after seeing RUclipsrs do bullshit workouts for the cameras all the time.
Eddie sponsors Tom Aspinall ( HW UFC champ) who is a good friend of Ricos. It all makes sense ( and great content for Eddie). And you have to love Rico, such a nice geezer.
Tom met Rico when he was young , Rico was part of early Team Fury ,when Peter Fury brought him in to spar in preparation for Wladimir Klitchko. Rico has trained with Peter to I believe and still very close to the camp . 🥊
@@BullyBoxeryeah that’s all true, they go to his fights, not in his corner but part of the team. I remember Rico at a press conference once and some guy in the background starting shouting at Rico cos he wanted a title shot and in the crowd was Hughie Fury and he jolted up so fast staring at the guy and was ready to pounce for Rico 😂
Rico is of those guys who never gets tense, or nervous, or furious when fighting, in fact he is smiling and enjoying it even when he has his face and eyes completely battered, one in a kind..
Rico has always been one of my favorite fighters to watch. He always fights with perfect technique and he is such a competitive person through and through. Respect to you Eddie to step in to his training and performe like you did. Greetings from Sweden!
@@SuriprofzNo knockouts.. 🤣 He's a dedicated fighter and professional. Unlike all of these unprofessional.. 15 minutes of fame.. fragile 'boys from the streets'. Rico is 35 and has held the belt since 2013. Criticizing is easy. What are your accomplishments? Have a lovely day 👍
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@@Antoine-xl2lrwhat people forget is that a legkick like this rarely knocks someone out, especially not in the first rounds, but getting 3/4 of those kicks of in the first 2 rounds will make sure u cant stand on ur legs anymore in round 3/4. It often takes it toll later on in the fight. Some kickboxers were famous for using this sole tactic to win fights
Incredible to see how hard he trains. Imagine how fit and healthy everyone would be if they would train with this intensity just a couple of times a week.
I saw Rico irl at my job in an indoor skihall, this man is a freaking giant. Someone said "look there's Rico" and in a sea of 200 people you could instantly spot him
Agree. Man this was so nice and entertaining to watch. These two guys really feel each others vibe. And because of the great way it's documented, we totally feel it aswel!
Been a really big influence on my health and fitness mate …. Thank you for all your videos I was 71 kilos and now 91 kilos …. 5 years it’s taken but it’s worth all the lows to get to a sober high All the best Eddie 👍🏻
Always admired Rico a lot, he’s very inspiring. His mentality, perseverance, physical shape and lifestyle in general is nuts. Crazy dedication 🙏very interesting to see a day in his life. Didn’t expect this collab, but it was lovely to see💪
The interesting part though (if Google is to be believed) is that, despite Rico being way taller than Eddie, Eddie actually ways around 40kg more than Rico. Just insane when you think about it
I live in the Netherlands and all I can say is that Rico is loved by many among various ethnic groups (north africans ,turks etc) ,not necessarily because of his skills but because of his character .
my first time ever tuning into an eddie hall video. And damn this is actually good content what the hell. Also I'm Dutch so this was even more fun to watch
Im pretty sure that 70% kick was actually more like 50% power, and the least one was prbably him actually giving it his reasonable all just aiming for where it would do the least damage.
This is what dedication is all about. 2 great sportsmen, both mean so much for the sport, big smiles, big harts, thru legends and idols. Go Rico the 7th, we zijn erbij!!
I'm such a snob about form and being slow on the eccentric that it's weird for me to watch the leg training. I guess for Rico it matters less about Hypertrophy and more about explosiveness. Which makes sense considering the fact he's a kick boxer.
he wants to be as fast and agile as possible, you don't unnessacry weight bodybuilding and powerlifting muscles do absoloutely nothing for majority of sports.
Watched it today in the tv but didn't get the chance to react. So now coming back to give a big thumb up and show my appreciation. You showed so much respect. Both of you guys are so inspiring to make the best of every day and to do the best you can. Loved it all the way ❤
It’s amazing to see Eddie’s progression in boxing since the fight camp with Hafthor. Came on leaps and bounds, really impressive. Rico is the man, that’s why Tom Aspinall trains with him too.
I am from the Netherlands to and I used to work as a bouncer a long time ago in Roosendaal. And we al knew Rico and his dad. He worked hard to get where he is today. He build the ladder and climbed it! Nothing more then resepect for this man!
Its incredible how you can build your body for a purpose. Rico is obviously a fighter, quick, nimble and strong. While Eddie is pure power. Insane work
In boxing he would have a good chance against Rico. Rico is not the best boxer I think, a good boxer but especially his defence is sometimes suspect. But in Kickboxing it's not a match. Rico would legkick him a couple of times and it's done.
Great video this Eddie, really interesting to see how a champion trains and the dedication needed to achieve his goals… Rico seems like a great guy, you’re very fortunate to be able to do this. Fantastic and look forward to the next one. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Technically everyone has genes and is a specimen, you mean ''Rico is a genetically exceptional specimen'' (who also worked to make his phenotype reach his genetic potential).
Never in my life I would expect Rico and Eddie together in a bath hahahaha, Rico eindbaas!
Hun zijn matties toch
@ haha ja maar ik zit niet met mijn matties in bad 🤣
@@coIorsone Alleen in de sauna ?
Ook niet@@Don_KeyShot
Ze hehben echt facking veel videos samen maargoed😂
This must be one of my favorite episodes. What a great guy. Thanks Eddie for giving us a glimpse into his world. If you can in the future, you need to go back for another day in the life with Rico.
Indeed love these 2 guys
Rico needs to go into a day of the life of eddie
Rico is not that nice if you watch kickboxing for life😂
After Wim Hof and Rico now, to complete the dutch trilogy you have to visit the dutch giant! Also unbelievable mindset and above all a very friendly guy
Maybe also Wesley Vissers?
Yes Bro, The Dutch Giant and Wesley Vissers are both great athletes and great guys in general.
That would be awesome indeed. Dutch giant !!!
Yeah💪🏽
@@stijnklapwijk2561 Exactly my thought as well. If you talk about mindset and dedication and friendly.
The Dutch are truly some of the best people I’ve met. As a Brit I feel like you are our European brothers, we share a lot in values and outlook.
I’ve met and trained (muay Thai) with many Dutch.
It’s all big smiles and hard strikes! Great fun
We love the Brits as well!
@ I’ve been over many times to Amsterdam, Utrecht and Groningen. The people have such a friendly laid back attitude, the cities are clean and well built. And many people have a great sense of humour and are welcoming to those that show respect!
Love to the Brits ❤ from Netherlands
@@captaintruth love from Groningen, wish to visit GB in the next few years
We have a lot of history together, negative and positive ofcourse.
02:24 Het plastic kinderbord, simpelste brood uit de schap en een pak vlokken van de plus is respect waardig en heerlijk Nederlands.
Lekker simpel, zo doen we dat!
Goed genoeg is goed genoeg. 👍
O, en natuurlijk niet de boterham met pindakaas vergeten. Wordt je groot en sterk van.
Het oer-Hollandse "Doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg" Ik heb niks met de hele (kick)boks scene, maar ik heb wel ontzettend veel respect voor Rico als sportman en persoon.
En dan @ 3:10 mins. veegt hij dat mes af aan het kuipje..... Dat is zo goor, krijg je die kruimels in die klodder margarine aan de rand en in het kuipje....... 🤢🤮
Haha idd zo grappig om te zien. Alle twee legendarisch
i wish rico was in the UFC or a boxer, hes amazing and doesnt get enough recognition.
He could do well but he gets dropped a lot. No 10 count in MMA
Rico has made his debut in mma a long time ago and won that match, i think he would be a very skilled mma fighter if he stuck to it
@AreigelSjtolsYup alleen jammer dat Nederland en België 2 kleine landen zijn.
Komt dat Nederland een heel klein land is. Je hebt wel paar Europese landen waar kickboxen groot is maar niet veel. Wel in Azië supergroot. Helaas zijn er weinig goede Amerikaanse kickboxers zodat het ook in Amerika groot wordt.
@@Kbax3614 got dropped 4 times in 10 years what are you talking buddy?
I've been following Rico for a decade. Even after all these years I constantly find myself amazed at this mans cardio every time he competes. He's not the strongest, he's not the biggest puncher, and he's not got some crazy flashy techniques. The man simply breaks his opponents with a superior conditioned heart and I love that style. Was a pleasure to see you guys working together and would love to see it again in the future.
he has never fought against world class fighters who are in shape ......
@@jwwa-d1y ya ur right dude in the 74 fights hes had in kickboxing he's never fought someone in shape....u are a smart guy for sure
@@anklebreaka03 you forget the " world class fighters" part. Fangirl.
@@jwwa-d1y How do you become world champion without fighting world class fighters? The owner of the belt is by definition a world class fighter...
@@jwwa-d1y you literally know nothing about kickboxing if that is your position just shut up you're obviously a hater and a loser
The brain shaw trunks are f*ckin epic 😂😂😂😂 love it
What i love about watching Rico train: there is zero show boating. It’s not designed to look cool, there’s no unnecessary flash, it’s all about function. So refreshing after seeing RUclipsrs do bullshit workouts for the cameras all the time.
Eddie sponsors Tom Aspinall ( HW UFC champ) who is a good friend of Ricos. It all makes sense ( and great content for Eddie). And you have to love Rico, such a nice geezer.
Tom met Rico when he was young , Rico was part of early Team Fury ,when Peter Fury brought him in to spar in preparation for Wladimir Klitchko.
Rico has trained with Peter to I believe and still very close to the camp . 🥊
@@BullyBoxeryeah that’s all true, they go to his fights, not in his corner but part of the team. I remember Rico at a press conference once and some guy in the background starting shouting at Rico cos he wanted a title shot and in the crowd was Hughie Fury and he jolted up so fast staring at the guy and was ready to pounce for Rico 😂
He is a bit childish sometimes but has such a big heart and a lot of determination. Very respectable.
Rico is one of the hardest men on the planet yet he's an absolute sweetheart. Lovely fella
❤
Yeah he's not from the Rif so he doesn't have to act like a douche to impress import scumbags. ;)
Fair play to Eddie keeping up with that pace. 2 genuine nice blokes but imagine the damage Rico could do to Eddie. He's a monster
Rico is of those guys who never gets tense, or nervous, or furious when fighting, in fact he is smiling and enjoying it even when he has his face and eyes completely battered, one in a kind..
Rico has always been one of my favorite fighters to watch. He always fights with perfect technique and he is such a competitive person through and through.
Respect to you Eddie to step in to his training and performe like you did. Greetings from Sweden!
Most boring fighter ever. Only defence. No knock-outs. Just points and stamina. And retired oponents.
@@Suriprofznot many knockouts butt he win everything nobody can take him in kickbocksing
@@SuriprofzNo knockouts.. 🤣 He's a dedicated fighter and professional. Unlike all of these unprofessional.. 15 minutes of fame.. fragile 'boys from the streets'. Rico is 35 and has held the belt since 2013. Criticizing is easy. What are your accomplishments? Have a lovely day 👍
@@Suriprofzecht he. Gewoon een puntenbokser wel heel goed. Maar badr hari is king of kickboxing groet een Hollander
The proper dutch food. Unseasoned chicken. Bread with a random paste. Cooks it all himself. Hell yeah.
Hahaha Brits and Dutch really are brothers 😂
Half the tub splashed over when Eddie entered 😂😂
People are always putting too much water in those things lol 😂
Tidal wave warning sirens got triggered
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who asked you?
Id love to see more Rico. What a top dude. Mindset is everything.
He's fighting this weekend! ;)
Sorry Eddie but that 100% leg kick had me in stitches :D Great guy Rico, great video.
Same, laughed so hard.
Eddie is such an indestructable force, in my eyes, that put Ricos strength in perspective.
@@Antoine-xl2lrwhat people forget is that a legkick like this rarely knocks someone out, especially not in the first rounds, but getting 3/4 of those kicks of in the first 2 rounds will make sure u cant stand on ur legs anymore in round 3/4. It often takes it toll later on in the fight. Some kickboxers were famous for using this sole tactic to win fights
he didnt go anywhere close to his 100%, if he did he would have injuried him..
@@merengue7139 true. Same goes for body shots
Rico is chill dude. Nothing flashy, just execute the basics very well. Great video.
Nothing like watching two grown ass men taking a ice bath together that can wreck you in seconds. Awesome!
Eddie couldn't wreck Jack shit you tool
pause?
@@pascalmoll4834 Play?
That sounds a bit wrong xd
We definitely need to see more of Rico, what an awesome guy
Incredible to see how hard he trains. Imagine how fit and healthy everyone would be if they would train with this intensity just a couple of times a week.
Am reading this comment while munching away an entire bag of Doritos.
@@Confettish1That’s why no one will remember your name.
@@juliusjacob1416i mean "Confettish1" is pretty catchy.
@@TheGameRecovery lmao
I saw Rico irl at my job in an indoor skihall, this man is a freaking giant.
Someone said "look there's Rico" and in a sea of 200 people you could instantly spot him
Rico is one of the nicest, calmest guys but is an absolute machine... The best kind of champ! 💯🥊🥊
Agree. Man this was so nice and entertaining to watch. These two guys really feel each others vibe. And because of the great way it's documented, we totally feel it aswel!
Been a really big influence on my health and fitness mate …. Thank you for all your videos
I was 71 kilos and now 91 kilos …. 5 years it’s taken but it’s worth all the lows to get to a sober high
All the best Eddie 👍🏻
Don't think you should be taking health advice from a guy on route to dieing before hes 60.
@ I was no saint myself before I found sobriety…. I can’t judge
Keep it up bro!
Both you guys are so laid back and humble. Hope Rico will visit you soon as well, that would be epic! My favourite episode so far!
Love this!
Rico is a different animal. Well done Eddie for keeping up there
Great video! Rico is Amazing! Eddie is awesome because he loves learning! Great stuff all around.
The most impressive thing of Rico is his endurance. You can see it in his fights as well. It always the last few rounds he make the difference.
Always admired Rico a lot, he’s very inspiring. His mentality, perseverance, physical shape and lifestyle in general is nuts. Crazy dedication 🙏very interesting to see a day in his life. Didn’t expect this collab, but it was lovely to see💪
Rico isn't just any kickboxer, it wouldn't be inaccurate to say he's one of the worlds BEST kickerboxers
He kickerbox for the win
the nickname is the king of kickboxing
He is the worlds best and has been for like 11-12 years now.
Rico is a beast! He makes Eddie look almost normal size
average dutch dude haha
@@Momoa786 haha. They are a tall bunch!
The interesting part though (if Google is to be believed) is that, despite Rico being way taller than Eddie, Eddie actually ways around 40kg more than Rico. Just insane when you think about it
@@jeroen3618 you had to google to tell that? Dude is built like a fkin barrel
Great guy. Amazing personnality, funny and professionnal. Wishing him only the best!
Rico's an animal in the ring, but one of the best blokes outside of it. And you guys are friends haha! Awesome episode!
Rico is an absolute machine, always has been.
What's impressive also here is Eddie, for his sheer size and weight he moves very well
Agreed. Fit too
I live in the Netherlands and all I can say is that Rico is loved by many among various ethnic groups (north africans ,turks etc) ,not necessarily because of his skills but because of his character .
my first time ever tuning into an eddie hall video. And damn this is actually good content what the hell. Also I'm Dutch so this was even more fun to watch
Eddie is freakishly athletic for such a big man. One of the few strongmen who could excel at something other than strength sports.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I agree. Surprised me but he is in excellent shape.
Walking the kids to school! Safest, most protected school run in history!
These 2 are awesome together. More videos please guys
I’ve been waiting the whole week for this video!
The camera shake when there is an impact is a cool effect, but it is one of those, less is more type things
rico a simple man being content with that breakfast lmao thats wild
Eddie hanging around with Tom and Rico is just great
Those two are my favorie heavyweight champions atm
Ramon Dekkers, Semmy Schilt, Rico Verhoeven, Bas Rutten, a couple of dutch fighting legends.
Remy Bonjasky, Peter Aerts, Badr Hari, Gokhan Saki, Ernesto Hoost, Bep v Klaveren en ga zo maar door haha
@@Rubenrad Badr Hari moet je weglaten man, die man is een schande.
@@Rubenrad i think this guy makes it a point to only name white boxers
@@romarooramor9069 He named a couple of fighters as he said.
@@romarooramor9069haha denk ik ook man, dus laten we hem een beetje helpen met het bijwerken van zn lijstje😂
rico is one of the most badass dutch guy you will ever see with a hart off gold and great attitude
Dutch pride and strong discipline !!
Im pretty sure that 70% kick was actually more like 50% power, and the least one was prbably him actually giving it his reasonable all just aiming for where it would do the least damage.
Natuurlijk schopt Rico niet 100% 😂
through a pad too
If Rico would kick 100%, with his 125kg (275 lbs), even someone like Eddie would've ended up in the hospital with either a broken leg, or a dead leg.
He also used a shin cover, so it doesn't hurt as bad.
@@Friezje Shinguards make a world of difference yeah
Ricco what a sound bloke
What does that even mean
How do you spell someone's name wrong when it's in the video title?...🤣
@@Mimang99 that meant that hes a good guy, in british
It means hes just a chill guy
@@Mimang99 Minder Nederlandse rap luisteren en jezelf verdiepen in andere talen Mevrouw ''van de buurt''.
the smooth liquid drum & bass in rhythm with the knees in the end was gold.
65/80 fights is more than 90% of world class boxers or mma fighters after retirement
rico is a remarkable man. not to mention so polite, game and welcoming. respect.
Rico is the Dutch king of Kickboxing. Great guy!
This is what dedication is all about. 2 great sportsmen, both mean so much for the sport, big smiles, big harts, thru legends and idols.
Go Rico the 7th, we zijn erbij!!
I'm such a snob about form and being slow on the eccentric that it's weird for me to watch the leg training. I guess for Rico it matters less about Hypertrophy and more about explosiveness. Which makes sense considering the fact he's a kick boxer.
combat sports athletes dont want to get too big but want to be as strong sa they could possibly get
he wants to be as fast and agile as possible, you don't unnessacry weight bodybuilding and powerlifting muscles do absoloutely nothing for majority of sports.
Watched it today in the tv but didn't get the chance to react. So now coming back to give a big thumb up and show my appreciation. You showed so much respect. Both of you guys are so inspiring to make the best of every day and to do the best you can. Loved it all the way ❤
2 toffe gasten die allebei ergens voor staan en hun wereld laten zien waar ze elke dag keihard aan werken. Top
amazing collab. The involvement of Eddie is really sincere and warm. Keep it up!
Appelstroop (dutch name) is very high in irons and sugars.
😂
Duh😂
suprised to see rico eat it lol.
Sugar hypes you up i remebber as a kid we most of the time only got one
Two people who are as nice as they are strong :)
Rico ois the absolute GOAT of kickboxing, not only because of his fighting skills but also because of his personality !
Rico swept Eddie right off his feet 20:56 ❤
Damn what a good colab. One of the most genuine eddie videos really nice
Very very awesome to see Rico and the Beast together in a colab. Watched almost every fight Rico did and looking forward to the next one.
Lol the perfect sweat print on the mat after that kick! 🤣
It’s amazing to see Eddie’s progression in boxing since the fight camp with Hafthor. Came on leaps and bounds, really impressive. Rico is the man, that’s why Tom Aspinall trains with him too.
that sweat mark nearly warranted a chalk mark round it 🙂RIP
best talent to have as a fighter is discipline and knowledge. read your opponent and know counters and able to train without giving up...
We houden van Rico, alle vechters in Nederland en sport fans. Hij is een levende legende. Elke man zijn droom ergens ver weg of dichtbij.
I am from the Netherlands to and I used to work as a bouncer a long time ago in Roosendaal.
And we al knew Rico and his dad.
He worked hard to get where he is today.
He build the ladder and climbed it!
Nothing more then resepect for this man!
00:25 That brian shaw's face 😂😂😂
Rico is slept on. He's not only the Glory GOAT but kickboxing GOAT
Awesome video!! Never expected these to ever to be in a video
Hahaha Eddy my man what a balls 100 %low kick from Rico and walks after that that real power man 🎉🎉🎉loved it ❤❤
Holy crap Rico is impressive!
Its incredible how you can build your body for a purpose. Rico is obviously a fighter, quick, nimble and strong. While Eddie is pure power. Insane work
As I often say, the only thing us Dutchmen kick harder than footballs is people.
This video further cements my case.
Rico and Eddie - two absolute symphatic GOATS / legends 😃👍👍👍
The edits is so smooth, appreciated it!
So your englishs ..
been following you for a while now eddie, great vids good motivation and laughs. nice to see your in my home country. i hope you enjoy your stay here!
The Beast is quite fast for such a heavy guy!
The genuine laugh always make my day.
Anyone else think Eddie is looking leaner and more jacked , looks best he has in years well done Eddie
“a thick skull” knocked me out😂😂
20:40 eddie realises rico is a psycho😂
Great content! Rico is such a likeable guy and Eddie is the man! Keep these vids coming
Whoa, this is insane! Keep it up!
Watched Rico fight for years but never seen him outside he seemsxa proper chilled fella
Rico would be a great next opponent for Francis N’Gannou !
Dat is geen partij voor rico maat
In boxing he would have a good chance against Rico. Rico is not the best boxer I think, a good boxer but especially his defence is sometimes suspect.
But in Kickboxing it's not a match. Rico would legkick him a couple of times and it's done.
Great to see these 2 people working on their fitness. Both also know how to make a fun and educational video.
Rico is a beast!!! ❤
Great video this Eddie, really interesting to see how a champion trains and the dedication needed to achieve his goals… Rico seems like a great guy, you’re very fortunate to be able to do this. Fantastic and look forward to the next one. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is why we like Eddie hall he gives out all the great life advice never look a man in the eyes when eating a banana
I love this two absolutely dangerous men hanging out like buds and their both good men
Rico is a genetic specimen
Technically everyone has genes and is a specimen, you mean ''Rico is a genetically exceptional specimen'' (who also worked to make his phenotype reach his genetic potential).
As a dutch kickboxer im always up for seeing 2 of my favourite people collab!
Rico onze held 😎💪
Zeker ja
Zeker weten
HAHAHAAHAHHA its the the soul leaving part for me. Broke me right up.
12 times is out of this world 😤
This was brilliant 👏