Aaron Riley
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| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, Taekwondo |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting American Top Team (formerly)[1][2] |
| Years active | 1997–2013 |
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| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 45 |
| Wins | 30 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Losses | 14 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Aaron Riley (born December 9, 1980) is a retired American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor from 1997 to 2013, he has also formerly competed in PRIDE, the IFL, Shooto, and BodogFIGHT. Aside from mixed martial arts, Riley has also competed in boxing (becoming a Golden Gloves champion) and wrestling.
Background
Riley was born and raised in Tell City, Indiana. Growing up, he watched the UFC since its first event in 1993, and fell in love with the sport of mixed martial arts. Riley competed in boxing, winning a Golden Gloves Championship, and also competed in wrestling for three years at Tell City High School.[1][2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Riley made his professional debut in 1997 at the age of 16 for the HOOKnSHOOT organization. He received his first career loss in his second fight via kneebar, and then won ten consecutive fights. Riley then lost two consecutive fights against future UFC veterans Yves Edwards and Falaniko Vitale.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Riley made his UFC debut against future EliteXC Middleweight Champion and UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler at UFC 37. Riley lost the fight via unanimous decision. Four years later, he fought again for the organization against Spencer Fisher at UFC Fight Night 3, and lost via TKO.
Pride Fighting Championships, BodogFIGHT, and the IFL
Riley made his PRIDE debut at PRIDE Bushido 7 against Michihiro Omigawa, who was making his mixed martial arts debut. Riley was successful in his first and only fight with the Japanese organization, winning via head kick knockout in the first round.
Riley then participated in two bouts for the BodogFIGHT organization. His first fight was in Costa Rica, which he won via armbar and then fought against future Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez, but lost via knockout.
In Riley's next fight, he debuted in the International Fight League against Ryan Schultz, who was the last IFL Lightweight Champion. Riley lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Return to the UFC
Riley returned to the UFC on November 15, 2008, at UFC 91 against Jorge Gurgel. Aaron beat Gurgel by unanimous decision, winning a $60,000 Fight of the Night honor award.[3]
Riley next faced TUF 8 cast member Shane Nelson at UFC 96, losing via controversial first round TKO.
A rematch with Nelson was scheduled immediately, for UFC 101, which Riley won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
At UFC 105 he was defeated by TUF winner Ross Pearson via TKO in the second round after a flying knee by Pearson opened up several cuts on Riley's face. Doctors viewed the cuts on Riley's face, and came to the conclusion that he was unable to continue.
Riley then rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Joe Brammer on May 29, 2010, at UFC 114.
Riley was expected to face UFC newcomer Pat Audinwood on September 25, 2010, at UFC 119, but Riley was forced from the card with an injury and replaced by Thiago Tavares.[4]
Riley was defeated by Tony Ferguson on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135. While the fight was competitive early, Ferguson landed a strong left uppercut, and Ferguson dominated the remaining two minutes of the round. Immediately after the end of the first round, Riley told his corner that his jaw was broken. The fight was declared a TKO victory for Ferguson, as ringside doctors would not allow Riley to continue.[5] Riley had previously suffered a broken jaw when he fought Spencer Fisher at UFC Fight Night 3.[6]
Riley was expected to face Cody McKenzie on May 15, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.[7] However, Riley was pulled from the event and replaced by promotional newcomer Marcus LeVesseur.[8]
After nearly two years away from the sport, Riley returned to face Justin Salas on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8.[9] He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision. He retired from MMA following his loss to Salas.[10]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Jorge Gurgel[3]
- UFC Encyclopedia Awards
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Robbie Lawler[11]
Mixed martial arts record
| 45 matches | 30 wins | 14 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 7 |
| By submission | 9 | 2 |
| By decision | 11 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 30–14–1 | Justin Salas | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Seattle, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 30–13–1 | Tony Ferguson | TKO (corner stoppage) | UFC 135 | Template:Dts | 1 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 30–12–1 | Joe Brammer | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 114 | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 29–12–1 | Ross Pearson | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 105 | Template:Dts | 2 | 4:34 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 29–11–1 | Shane Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 101 | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 28–11–1 | Shane Nelson | TKO (punches) | UFC 96 | Template:Dts | 1 | 0:44 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 28–10–1 | Jorge Gurgel | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 91 | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night |
| Win | 27–10–1 | Steve Claveau | Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme MMA 5 | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 26–10–1 | Thiago Meller | Decision (unanimous) | UWC: Invasion | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 25–10–1 | Ryan Schultz | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: 2007 Team Championship Final | Template:Dts | 3 | 4:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 25–9–1 | Eddie Alvarez | KO (punches) | BodogFIGHT: USA vs Russia | Template:Dts | 1 | 1:05 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | For BodogFIGHT Welterweight Championship |
| Win | 25–8–1 | Darrell Smith | Submission (armbar) | BodogFIGHT: To the Brink of War | Template:Dts | 2 | 2:40 | Costa Rica | |
| Loss | 25–8–1 | Spencer Fisher | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night 3 | Template:Dts | 1 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 24–7–1 | Michihiro Omigawa | KO (head kick) | PRIDE Bushido 7 | Template:Dts | 1 | 6:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 23–7–1 | Andrew Chappelle | Decision | HOOKnSHOOT: Arnold Classic | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 22–7–1 | Maicon Alarcao | TKO (injury) | AFC: Brazil 1 | Template:Dts | 1 | 4:10 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 21–7–1 | Nuri Shakir | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Live | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 20–7–1 | Sam Morgan | Submission (armbar) | Shooto USA – Warrior Spirit: Evolution | Template:Dts | 1 | 2:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 20–6–1 | Cedric Marks | Submission (armbar) | Combate Extremo | Template:Dts | 1 | 1:40 | New Mexico | |
| Win | 19–6–1 | Nick Gilardi | TKO (submission to punches) | PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night | Template:Dts | 2 | 1:49 | Yakima, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 18–6–1 | Chris Lytle | KO (punch) | HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1 | Template:Dts | 1 | 3:31 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 18–5–1 | Alexandre Barros | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 1 | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 17–5–1 | Robbie Lawler | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 37 | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 17–4–1 | Mike Willus | TKO (strikes) | HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 1 | Template:Dts | 1 | N/A | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 16–4–1 | Yves Edwards | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 16–3–1 | Earl Thompson | Submission (armbar) | UFCF: War 2001 | Template:Dts | 1 | 2:08 | Kirkland, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 15–3–1 | Steve Berger | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Triumph | Template:Dts | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Aaron Stregles | KO (punches) | Talon Challenge 2 | Template:Dts | 1 | N/A | Harlingen, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 13–3–1 | Jeremy Bennett | KO (punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Double Fury 1 | Template:Dts | 1 | N/A | United States | |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Colin O'Rourke | Decision (majority) | WEF 8: Goin' Platinum | Template:Dts | 3 | 4:00 | Rome, Georgia, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3–1 | Falaniko Vitale | TKO (punches) | RITC 2: Marching of the Warriors | Template:Dts | 1 | 7:06 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 11–2–1 | Yves Edwards | Decision | HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat | Template:Dts | 1 | 20:00 | Texas, United States | |
| Win | 11–1–1 | Joe Merit | Submission (armbar) | Lionheart Invitational | Template:Dts | 1 | 2:24 | Georgia, United States | |
| Draw | 10–1–1 | CJ Fernandes | Draw | Submission Fighting Championships 8 | Template:Dts | 1 | 15:00 | Belleville, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Billy Johnson | TKO (submission to punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Breakout | Template:Dts | 1 | 2:10 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Rob Tallack | TKO (punches) | Kakidamisi 1: Samurai Challenge | Template:Dts | 1 | 2:52 | United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Tony Apponte | TKO (submission to punches) | Extreme Shootout | Template:Dts | 1 | 7:31 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | James Julian | Submission (armbar) | Submission Fighting Championships 6 | Template:Dts | 1 | N/A | O'Fallon, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Shane Garrett | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Horizon | Template:Dts | 1 | 20:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Phil Stroffolino | TKO (submission to punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Eruption | Template:Dts | 1 | 3:27 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Brian Boclair | Submission (armbar) | HOOKnSHOOT: Quest | Template:Dts | 1 | 1:35 | United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Chris Mounce | Submission (keylock) | HOOKnSHOOT: N-Vision | Template:Dts | N/A | N/A | United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Billy Johnson | Submission (armbar) | HOOKnSHOOT: Elite | Template:Dts | 1 | 5:08 | Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Mario Roberto | Submission (kneebar) | HOOKnSHOOT: When Worlds Collide | Template:Dts | N/A | N/A | United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Chris Malgieri | Submission (heel hook) | HOOKnSHOOT: When Worlds Collide | Template:Dts | N/A | N/A | United States |
References
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- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."411 Fighter Interview 9.16.11: Aaron Riley". Archived from the original on 2013-12-20. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Aaron Riley". 14 September 2018.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Staff (2008-11-16). "UFC 91 bonuses: Riley, Gurgel, Stephens and Hazelett each earn $60K". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Aaron Riley out, Thiago Tavares in against Pat Audinwood at UFC 119". mmajunkie.com. August 17, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Stupp, Dann. "UFC 135 preliminary-card results: Ferguson breaks Riley's jaw, Boetsch cruises". MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."TITLE SHOT AND BODOG A FIT FOR AARON RILEY". mmaweekly.com. 30 November 2006. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Aaron Riley vs. Cody McKenzie On Tap For UFC on FUEL TV 3". themmanews.com. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Marcus LeVesseur replaces Aaron Riley, meets Cody McKenzie at UFC on FUEL TV 3". MMAjunkie.com. April 24, 2012. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Staff (April 30, 2013). "Aaron Riley vs. Justin Salas added to July's UFC on FOX 8 event". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.MMAjunkie.com Staff (July 28, 2013). "Nine-time UFC veteran Aaron Riley retires following UFC on FOX 8 loss". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Gerbasi, Thomas (2011-10-17). UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. New York: DK. p. 194. ISBN 978-0756683610.
External links
- Official UFC Profile
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- Instructor Profile at Jeff Gordon's Mixed Martial Arts Academy
