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Joe RiggsWW
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Joe Riggs

"Diesel"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 43Soul FightersM-1
49
Wins
18
Losses
1
Draws · 1 NC
90%
Finish Rate
37
KO / TKO
7
Submissions
2001
Pro Debut

Biography

Joseph Jonathan Riggs is an American professional bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist who was most recently signed to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship where he lost via KO to Lorenzo Hunt. He formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, ProElite, M-1 Global, and King of the Cage. Riggs is the former WEC Middleweight Champion.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy51%
Takedown accuracy55%

2.41

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.69

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.45

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.58

avg

Submissions

0.47

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 178 cmUFC debut Aug. 21, 2004Born Phoenix, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO37
Decision2
Submission7

Finish Rate

90%
44 of 49
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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W
L

Mixed Martial Arts70 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
NCUnited StatesGeorge SullivanH2HNC (overturned)R3Ring of Combat 70Nov 23, 2019
WinUnited StatesDan YatesH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1KOP 63Jan 4, 2019
LossRussiaArtem FrolovH2HTKO (knee injury)R2M-1 Challenge 93: Shlemenko vs. SilvaJun 1, 2018
DrawUkraineBorys PolezhaiH2HDraw (split)R3M-1 Challenge 90: Kunchenko vs. ButenkoMar 30, 2018
WinUnited StatesErick LozanoH2HTKO (punches)R2KOP 60Feb 24, 2018
WinRussiaOleg OlenichevH2HTKO (punches)R3M-1 Challenge 84: Kunchenko vs. RomanovOct 27, 2017
WinUnited StatesShonie CarterH2HTKO (punches)R2Z Promotions: Fight Night Medicine Hat 4Sep 9, 2017
WinRussiaDmitry SamoilovH2HTKO (punches)R3M-1 Challenge 81: Battle in the Mountains 6Jul 22, 2017
WinUnited StatesJerome JonesH2HTKO (punches)R1WXC 68Apr 8, 2017
WinUnited StatesBilly MartinH2HTKO (punches)R1ICF 27: The Last StandApr 8, 2017
WinUnited StatesCody McKenzieH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Z Promotions: Fight Night Medicine Hat 2Oct 28, 2016
LossUnited StatesChris CamozziH2HTKO (knees)R1UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. CowboyFeb 21, 2016
WinUnited StatesRon StallingsH2HDQ (illegal upkick)R2UFC 191Sep 5, 2015
LossCanadaPatrick CôtéH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 186Apr 25, 2015
LossUnited StatesBen SaundersH2HTKO (neck injury)R1UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. MiocicDec 13, 2014
WinUnited StatesMike BronzoulisH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 106Nov 2, 2013
WinUnited StatesCris LeyvaH2HTKO (punches)R1RITC 164Nov 16, 2012
WinUnited StatesJosh CavanH2HKO (punches)R1Made For War 1Oct 13, 2012
WinUnited StatesShane JohnsonH2HKO (punch)R2RITC 160Jun 22, 2012
WinUnited StatesAaron BrinkH2HSubmission (armbar)R2RITC 159May 11, 2012
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchH2HTKO (punches)R1Duel for DominationNov 26, 2011
LossUnited StatesKendall GroveH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1ProElite 1Aug 27, 2011
LossUnited StatesBryan BakerH2HKO (punch)R2Bellator 43May 7, 2011
LossCanadaJordan MeinH2HTKO (punches)R2Wreck MMA: Strong & ProudJan 28, 2011
WinCanadaTrent ThorneH2HTKO (elbows)R1KOTC: 48Nov 21, 2010
WinUnited StatesLouis TaylorH2HTKO (submission to punches)R3Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. TaylorAug 13, 2010
LossUnited StatesJay HieronH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: MiamiJan 30, 2010
WinUnited StatesNick AlmenH2HTKO (submission to punches and elbows)R1Ironman MMA 1Dec 11, 2009
WinDavid BarnesH2HTKO (punches)R1RITC 138Dec 4, 2009
WinUnited StatesPhil BaroniH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Lawler vs. ShieldsJun 6, 2009
WinUnited StatesLuke StewartH2HTKO (punches)R2Strikeforce: DestructionNov 21, 2008
LossJapanKazuo MisakiH2HTKO (punches)R2Strikeforce: At The Mansion IISep 20, 2008
WinUSAMatt DempseyH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2RITC 112Jul 26, 2008
LossUnited StatesCory DevelaH2HTKO (slam)R1Strikeforce: At The DomeFeb 23, 2008
WinUnited StatesEugene JacksonH2HKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: Playboy MansionSep 29, 2007
WinCanadaDan ChambersH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Hardcore Championship Fighting: Unfinished BusinessJul 21, 2007
LossUnited StatesDiego SanchezH2HKO (knee)R1UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs. RiggsDec 13, 2006
WinUnited StatesJason Von FlueH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1UFC Fight Night 6Aug 17, 2006
LossUnited StatesMike SwickH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC 60May 27, 2006
WinUnited StatesNick DiazH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 57Feb 4, 2006
LossUnited StatesMatt HughesH2HSubmission (kimura)R1UFC 56Nov 19, 2005
WinUnited StatesChris LytleH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2UFC 55Oct 7, 2005
WinUnited StatesRob KimmonsH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1WEC 15May 19, 2005
LossUnited StatesIvan SalaverryH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1UFC 52Apr 16, 2005
WinThomas GilH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RITC 66Nov 13, 2004
WinUnited StatesIsidro GonzalezH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R1WEC 12Oct 21, 2004
WinCanadaJoe DoerksenH2HTKO (submission to elbows)R2UFC 49Aug 21, 2004
WinUnited StatesShane JohnsonH2HKO (punches)R1XCF 5: EvolutionMay 28, 2004
WinUnited StatesKendall GroveH2HKO (elbows)R1Rumble on the Rock 5May 7, 2004
WinUnited StatesDave VitkayH2HKO (punches)R1ICC: Trials 2Apr 30, 2004
WinUnited StatesJohn RenkenH2HKO (punch)R1RITC 60: 'The Saint' Goes Marching InMar 20, 2004
WinUnited StatesChris KieverH2HKO (punch)R1IFC: Battleground TahoeJan 31, 2004
LossUnited StatesAlex StieblingH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2WEC 9Jan 16, 2004
WinCory TimmermanH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RITC 57: Tucson RevisitedDec 13, 2003
WinUnited StatesFrank AlcalaH2HTKO (punches)R1IFC: Rumble on the RioDec 6, 2003
NCUnited StatesAndy MontanaH2HNo ContestN/ARITC 53: The Beat Goes OnSep 13, 2003
WinUnited StatesGreg WikanH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R3ECS: EvolutionJul 19, 2003
WinUnited StatesWill HammondH2HTKO (punches)R1Art of War 2Jun 21, 2003
LossUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HSubmission (choke)R1RITC 45: FinallyMar 1, 2003
WinUnited StatesHerb DeanH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1RITC 43: The MatchJan 18, 2003
LossUnited StatesWesley CorreiraH2HKO (knee and punch)R2Rumble on the Rock 1Dec 28, 2002
WinLemuel VincentH2HTKO (punches)R1RITC 42: Road TripDec 7, 2002
WinUnited StatesAllan SullivanH2HSubmission (armbar)R3RITC 39: Bring ItOct 19, 2002
WinUnited StatesJoe PardoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3RITC 38: Let's RollSep 7, 2002
WinJess MortonH2HTKO (retirement)R1RITC 36: The RematchJun 22, 2002
WinUnited StatesAndy MontanaH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1RITC 35: This Time It's PersonalMay 3, 2002
LossUnited StatesHomer MooreH2HDecision (unanimous)R3RITC 34Mar 15, 2002
WinJoey VigueriaH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1RITC 33: The Big ShowFeb 2, 2002
WinJustin LyonH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1RITC 31Nov 7, 2001
WinRyan RoathH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1RITC 30: Soaring to New HeightsSep 26, 2001

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.