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Aaron Riley

LightweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

30Wins
14Losses
1Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWLW

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Profile

Age
45 (born December 9, 1980)
Born in
Tell City
Height
5' 8"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
69"
Stance
Southpaw
UFC record
3-6

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

  • Decision 3

Losses in the UFC6

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.29 top 54%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.91
Striking accuracy35%Better than 13% of lightweights
Strike defense61%Better than 79% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.26 top 55%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.2
Takedown accuracy35%Better than 44% of lightweights
Takedown defense61%Better than 46% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Riley last fought on July 27, 2013 (Loss vs Justin Salas). Riley has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Aaron Riley

Aaron Riley, born in Tell City, United States on December 9, 1980, is a lightweight mixed martial artist. Riley is 5' 8" tall with a 69" reach and fights out of a southpaw stance.

Riley turned professional in 1997, debuting with HOOKnSHOOT. A 17-4 record outside the UFC came first. Riley first fought in the UFC at UFC 37: High Impact in May 2002 and lost to Robbie Lawler by decision. Across 9 fights in the UFC, Riley is 3-6.

Most of Riley's UFC wins (3 of 3) were decided by the judges.

Riley has never been submitted in the UFC. Riley has fought Shane Nelson twice in the UFC (lost, won). After 44 months away, Riley returned at UFC Fight Night 3 in January 2006 and lost to Spencer Fisher. Riley's record outside the UFC includes 13-4 in HOOKnSHOOT and 1-1 in BodogFIGHT.

Riley's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga in July 2013, where Riley lost to Justin Salas.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Justin Salas

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga

    Jul 27, 2013

    26Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Tony Ferguson

    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Jaw Injury · R1 5:00

    UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage

    Sep 24, 2011

    11Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Joe Brammer

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 114: Rampage vs Evans

    May 29, 2010

    46Str 3TD 0KD
  4. L

    Ross Pearson

    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Facial Cut · R2 4:38

    UFC 105: Couture vs Vera

    Nov 14, 2009

    15Str 0TD 0KD
  5. W

    Shane Nelson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 101: Declaration

    Aug 8, 2009

    50Str 2TD 0KD
  6. L

    Shane Nelson

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:44

    UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine

    Mar 7, 2009

    4Str 0TD 0KD
  7. W

    Jorge Gurgel

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar

    Nov 15, 2008

    98Str 1TD 0KD
  8. L

    Spencer Fisher

    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Jaw Injury · R1 5:00

    UFC Fight Night 3

    Jan 16, 2006

    9Str 2TD 0KD
  9. L

    Robbie Lawler

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 37: High Impact

    May 10, 2002

    55Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Aaron Riley is 30-14-1 across 45 professional fights in 17 promotions, since a pro debut on July 18, 1997 (HOOKnSHOOT). 35 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins30

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Submission 13
  • Decision 11

Pro losses14

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 5
Finish rate
63% of wins
Longest win streak
9
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
HOOKnSHOOT13-41997
UFC4-62001
BodogFIGHT1-12006
Shooto1-11999
Submission Fighting Championships1-0-11999
AFC1-02004
Combate Extremo1-02003
IFL0-12007
Kakidamisi1-01999
Lionheart Invitational1-01999
PPKA1-02003
Pride1-02005
RITC0-11999
Talon Challenge1-02000
UWC1-02008
WEF1-02000
Xtreme MMA1-02008

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Justin Salas Decision (split), R3 UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga Jul 27, 2013
L Tony Ferguson TKO (corner stoppage), R1 UFC 135 Sep 24, 2011
W Joe Brammer Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 114 May 29, 2010
L Ross Pearson TKO (doctor stoppage), R2 UFC 105 Nov 14, 2009
W Shane Nelson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 101 Aug 8, 2009
L Shane Nelson TKO (punches), R1 UFC 96 Mar 7, 2009
W Jorge Gurgel Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 91 Nov 15, 2008
W Steve Claveau Decision (unanimous), R3 Xtreme MMA 5 Sep 13, 2008
W Thiago Meller Decision (unanimous), R3 UWC: Invasion Apr 26, 2008
L Ryan Schultz Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: 2007 Team Championship Final Sep 20, 2007
L Eddie Alvarez KO (punches), R1 BodogFIGHT: USA vs Russia Dec 2, 2006
W Darrell Smith Submission (armbar), R2 BodogFIGHT: To the Brink of War Aug 22, 2006
L Spencer Fisher TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 UFC Fight Night 3 Jan 16, 2006
W Michihiro Omigawa KO (head kick), R1 PRIDE Bushido 7 (Pride) May 22, 2005
W Andrew Chappelle Decision, R3 HOOKnSHOOT: Arnold Classic Mar 4, 2005
W Maicon Alarcao TKO (injury), R1 AFC: Brazil 1 Aug 28, 2004
W Nuri Shakir Decision (unanimous), R3 HOOKnSHOOT: Live Mar 27, 2004
L Sam Morgan Submission (armbar), R1 Shooto USA – Warrior Spirit: Evolution Nov 14, 2003
W Cedric Marks Submission (armbar), R1 Combate Extremo Aug 30, 2003
W Nick Gilardi TKO (submission to punches), R2 PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night Jun 28, 2003
L Chris Lytle KO (punch), R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1 Mar 8, 2003
W Alexandre Barros Decision (unanimous), R3 HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 1 Dec 13, 2002
L Robbie Lawler Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 37 May 10, 2002
W Mike Willus TKO (strikes), R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 1 Nov 17, 2001
L Yves Edwards Decision (unanimous), R3 HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown Jul 14, 2001
W Earl Thompson Submission (armbar), R1 UFCF: War 2001 Apr 21, 2001
W Steve Berger Decision (unanimous), R3 HOOKnSHOOT: Triumph Aug 19, 2000
W Aaron Stregles KO (punches), R1 Talon Challenge 2 Jul 14, 2000
W Jeremy Bennett KO (punches), R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Double Fury 1 Mar 17, 2000
W Colin O'Rourke Decision (majority), R3 WEF 8: Goin' Platinum Jan 15, 2000
L Falaniko Vitale TKO (punches), R1 RITC 2: Marching of the Warriors Oct 15, 1999
L Yves Edwards Decision, R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat Oct 2, 1999
W Joe Merit Submission (armbar), R1 Lionheart Invitational Sep 1, 1999
D CJ Fernandes Draw, R1 Submission Fighting Championships 8 Aug 7, 1999
W Billy Johnson TKO (submission to punches), R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Breakout Jul 24, 1999
W Rob Tallack TKO (punches), R1 Kakidamisi 1: Samurai Challenge Jul 11, 1999
W Tony Apponte TKO (submission to punches), R1 Extreme Shootout Jun 25, 1999
W James Julian Submission (armbar), R1 Submission Fighting Championships 6 Apr 30, 1999
W Shane Garrett Decision (unanimous), R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Horizon Mar 20, 1999
W Phil Stroffolino TKO (submission to punches), R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Eruption Nov 7, 1998
W Brian Boclair Submission (armbar), R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Quest Aug 14, 1998
W Chris Mounce Submission (keylock), RN/A HOOKnSHOOT: N-Vision Jun 12, 1998
W Billy Johnson Submission (armbar), R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Elite Sep 20, 1997
L Mario Roberto Submission (kneebar), RN/A HOOKnSHOOT: When Worlds Collide Jul 18, 1997
W Chris Malgieri Submission (heel hook), RN/A HOOKnSHOOT: When Worlds Collide Jul 18, 1997

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Aaron Riley's record?

Aaron Riley's professional MMA record is 30 wins, 14 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Aaron Riley?

Aaron Riley is 45 years old, born on December 9, 1980.

How tall is Aaron Riley and what is their reach?

Aaron Riley stands 5' 8" with a 69" reach.

Who did Aaron Riley fight last?

Aaron Riley lost to Justin Salas by Decision - Split at UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga on Jul 27, 2013.