Aaron Riley
| Aaron Riley | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 9, 1980 Tell City, Indiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 69 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 44 |
| Wins | 30 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 14 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Losses | 13 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
Aaron Matthew Riley (born December 9, 1980) is an American mixed martial arts fighter who currently teaches MMA at Warrior Gym in Alexandria, Virginia. He competes in the Lightweight Division.
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[edit] Mixed martial arts career
[edit] Ultimate Fighting Championship
Aaron returned to the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 15, 2008 on the undercard of UFC 91 against Jorge Gurgel. Aaron beat Gurgel by unanimous decision, winning the UFC 91 "fight of the night" bonus.
Riley afterwards faced TUF 8 cast member Shane Nelson at UFC 96, losing by a controversial technical knockout. A rematch was scheduled immediately, for UFC 101, which Riley won by unanimous decision. A few weeks after the match, Riley was already in talks for facing TUF 9 lightweight winner Ross Pearson at UFC 105. At UFC 105 he was defeated by Ross Pearson by TKO in the second round.After the fight got stopped in the second round after a flying knee to the head; doctors viewed the cuts on Riley's face, and came to the conclusion that he was unable to continue.
Riley then defeated Joe Brammer on the undercard of UFC 114 via unanimous decision.
Riley was expected to face UFC newcomer Pat Audinwood at UFC 119, but Riley was forced from the card with an injury and replaced by Thiago Tavares.[1]
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.[2] Aaron Riley had previously suffered a broken jaw when he fought Spencer Fisher at UFC Fight Night 3.[3]
Riley is expected to face Cody McKenzie at UFC on Fuel TV 3.[4]
[edit] Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 44 matches | 30 wins | 13 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 7 |
| By submission | 14 | 2 |
| By decision | 11 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 30-13-1 |  Tony Ferguson |
TKO (corner stoppage) | UFC 135 | September 24, 2011 | 1 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 30–12–1 | Joe Brammer |
Decision (unanimous) | UFC 114 | May 29, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 29–12–1 |  Ross Pearson |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 105 | November 14, 2009 | 2 | 4:34 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 29–11–1 | Shane Nelson |
Decision (unanimous) | UFC 101 | August 8, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 28–11–1 | Shane Nelson |
TKO (punch) | UFC 96 | March 7, 2009 | 1 | 0:44 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 28–10–1 |  Jorge Gurgel |
Decision (unanimous) | UFC 91 | November 15, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night |
| Win | 27–10–1 |  Steve Claveau |
Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme MMA 5 | September 13, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 26–10–1 | Thiago Minu |
Decision (unanimous) | UWC: Invasion | April 26, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 25–10–1 | Ryan Schultz |
Decision (unanimous) | IFL: 2007 Team Championship Final | September 20, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 25–9–1 | Eddie Alvarez |
KO (punches) | Bodog Fight: USA vs Russia | December 2, 2006 | 1 | 1:05 | British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 25–8–1 | Darrell Smith |
Submission (armbar) | Bodog Fight: To the Brink of War | August 22, 2006 | 2 | 2:40 | Costa Rica | |
| Loss | 25–8–1 | Spencer Fisher |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night 3 | January 16, 2006 | 1 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 24–7–1 |  Michihiro Omigawa |
KO (head kick) | Pride Bushido 7 | May 22, 2005 | 1 | 6:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 23–7–1 | Andrew Chappelle |
Decision | HOOKnSHOOT: Arnold Classic | March 4, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 22–7–1 | Maicon Alarcao |
TKO (injury) | AFC: Brazil 1 | August 28, 2004 | 1 | 4:10 | Brazil | |
| Win | 21–7–1 | Nuri Shakir |
Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Live | March 27, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 20–7–1 | Sam Morgan |
Submission (armbar) | Shooto USA – Warrior Spirit: Evolution | November 14, 2003 | 1 | 2:41 | Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 20–6–1 | Cedric Marks |
Submission (armbar) | Combate Extremo | August 30, 2003 | 1 | 1:40 | Mexico | |
| Win | 19–6–1 | Nick Gilardi |
TKO | PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night | June 28, 2003 | 2 | Washington, United States | ||
| Loss | 18–6–1 | Chris Lytle |
KO | HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1 | March 8, 2003 | 1 | Indiana, United States | ||
| Win | 18–5–1 | Alexandre Barros |
Decision | HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 1 | December 13, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 17–5–1 | Robbie Lawler |
Decision (unanimous) | UFC 37 | May 10, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 17–4–1 | Mike Willus |
TKO (strikes) | HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 1 | November 17, 2001 | 1 | Indiana, United States | ||
| Loss | 16–4–1 |  Yves Edwards |
Decision | HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown | July 14, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 16–3–1 | Earl Thompson |
Submission (armbar) | UFCF: War 2001 | April 21, 2001 | 1 | 2:08 | Kirkland, United States | |
| Win | 15–3–1 | Steve Berger |
Decision | HOOKnSHOOT: Triumph | August 19, 2000 | 3 | 5:00 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Aaron Stregles |
Submission (strikes) | Talon Challenge 2 | July 14, 2000 | N/A | Texas, United States | ||
| Win | 13–3–1 | Jeremy Bennett |
KO | HOOKnSHOOT: Double Fury 1 | March 17, 2000 | N/A | |||
| Win | 12–3–1 | Colin O'Rourke |
Decision (majority) | WEF 8: Goin' Platinum | January 15, 2000 | 3 | 4:00 | Georgia, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3–1 | Falaniko Vitale |
TKO | RITC 2: Marching of the Warriors | October 15, 1999 | 1 | 7:06 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 11–2–1 | Yves Edwards |
Decision | HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat | October 2, 1999 | 1 | 20:00 | ||
| Win | 11–1–1 | Joe Merit |
Submission (armbar) | Lionheart Invitational | September 1, 1999 | 1 | 2:24 | Georgia, United States | |
| Draw | 10–1–1 | CJ Fernandes |
Draw | Submission Fighting Championships 8 | August 7, 1999 | 1 | 15:00 | Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Billy Johnson |
Submission (strikes) | HOOKnSHOOT: Breakout | July 24, 1999 | 1 | 2:10 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Rob Tallack |
TKO | Kakidamisi 1: Samurai Challenge | July 11, 1999 | 1 | 2:52 | ||
| Win | 8–1 | Tony Apponte |
Submission (strikes) | Extreme Shootout | June 25, 1999 | 1 | 7:31 | Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | James Julian |
Submission (armbar) | Submission Fighting Championships 6 | April 30, 1999 | 1 | 0:00 | Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Shane Garrett |
Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Horizon | March 20, 1999 | 1 | 20:00 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Phil Stroffolino |
Submission (strikes) | HOOKnSHOOT: Eruption | November 7, 1998 | 1 | 3:27 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Brian Boclair |
Submission (armbar) | HOOKnSHOOT: Quest | August 14, 1998 | 1 | 1:35 | ||
| Win | 3–1 | Chris Mounce |
Submission (keylock) | HOOKnSHOOT: N-Vision | June 12, 1998 | N/A | |||
| Win | 2–1 | Billy Johnson |
Submission (armbar) | HOOKnSHOOT: Elite | September 20, 1997 | 1 | 5:08 | Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Mario Roberto |
Submission (kneebar) | HOOKnSHOOT: When Worlds Collide | July 18, 1997 | N/A | |||
| Win | 1–0 | Chris Malgieri |
Submission (heel hook) | HOOKnSHOOT: When Worlds Collide | July 18, 1997 | N/A |
[edit] External links
- Official UFC Profile
- Professional MMA record for Aaron Riley from Sherdog
- Instructor Profile at Jeff Gordon's Mixed Martial Arts Academy
[edit] References
- ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/20326/aaron-riley-out-thiago-tavares-in-against-pat-audinwood-at-ufc-119.mma
- ^ Stupp, Dann. "UFC 135 preliminary-card results: Ferguson breaks Riley's jaw, Boetsch cruises". MMAJunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/25389/ufc-135-preliminary-card-results-ferguson-breaks-rileys-jaw-boetsch-cruises.mma. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "TITLE SHOT AND BODOG A FIT FOR AARON RILEY". mmaweekly.com. http://mmaweekly.com/title-shot-and-bodog-a-fit-for-aaron-riley-2. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ http://www.ufc.com/news/fuel-3-fight-card-updates
