Aaron Riley
| Aaron Riley | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 9, 1980 |
| Years active | 1997–2013 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 45 |
| Wins | 30 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 13 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Losses | 14 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Aaron Riley (born December 9, 1980) is a retired American
, 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
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Riley made his professional debut in 1997 at the age of 16 for the
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
TKO
.
Pride Fighting Championships, BodogFIGHT, and the IFL
Riley made his
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
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 Fight of the Night honors.
Riley next faced TUF 8 cast member
TKO
.
A rematch with Nelson was scheduled immediately, for UFC 101, which Riley won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
At
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.[5]
Riley was defeated by
UFC Fight Night 3.[7]
Riley was expected to face
UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.[8] However, Riley was pulled from the event and replaced by promotional newcomer Marcus LeVesseur.[9]
After nearly two years away from the sport, Riley returned to face
UFC on Fox 8.[10] He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision. He retired from MMA following his loss to Salas.[11]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Jorge Gurgel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 30–14–1 | Justin Salas | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga | July 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Seattle, Washington , United States
|
|
| 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 (punches) | 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 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 26–10–1 | Thiago Meller | Decision (unanimous) | UWC: Invasion | April 26, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 25–10–1 | Ryan Schultz | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: 2007 Team Championship Final | September 20, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 25–9–1 | Eddie Alvarez | KO (punches) | BodogFIGHT: USA vs Russia | December 2, 2006 | 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 | 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 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 22–7–1 | Maicon Alarcao | TKO (injury) | AFC: Brazil 1 | August 28, 2004 | 1 | 4:10 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 21–7–1 | Nuri Shakir | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Live | March 27, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 20–7–1 | Sam Morgan | Submission (armbar) | Shooto USA – Warrior Spirit: Evolution | November 14, 2003 | 1 | 2:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
|
|
| Win | 20–6–1 | Cedric Marks | Submission (armbar) | Combate Extremo | August 30, 2003 | 1 | 1:40 | New Mexico | |
| Win | 19–6–1 | Nick Gilardi | TKO (submission to punches) | PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night | June 28, 2003 | 2 | 1:49 | Yakima, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 18–6–1 | Chris Lytle | KO (punch) | HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1 | March 8, 2003 | 1 | 3:31 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 18–5–1 | Alexandre Barros | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 1 | December 13, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Ft. Lauderdale, 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 | N/A | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 16–4–1 | Yves Edwards | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown | July 14, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 16–3–1 | Earl Thompson | Submission (armbar) | UFCF: War 2001 | April 21, 2001 | 1 | 2:08 | Kirkland, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 15–3–1 | Steve Berger | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Triumph | August 19, 2000 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Aaron Stregles | KO (punches) | Talon Challenge 2 | July 14, 2000 | 1 | N/A | Harlingen, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 13–3–1 | Jeremy Bennett | KO (punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Double Fury 1 | March 17, 2000 | 1 | N/A | United States | |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Colin O'Rourke | Decision (majority) | WEF 8: Goin' Platinum | January 15, 2000 | 3 | 4:00 | Rome, Georgia, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3–1 | Falaniko Vitale | TKO (punches) | RITC 2: Marching of the Warriors | October 15, 1999 | 1 | 7:06 | Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
|
|
| Loss | 11–2–1 | Yves Edwards | Decision | HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat | October 2, 1999 | 1 | 20:00 | Texas, United States | |
| 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 | Belleville, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Billy Johnson | TKO (submission to punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Breakout | July 24, 1999 | 1 | 2:10 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Rob Tallack | TKO (punches) | Kakidamisi 1: Samurai Challenge | July 11, 1999 | 1 | 2:52 | United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Tony Apponte | TKO (submission to punches) | Extreme Shootout | June 25, 1999 | 1 | 7:31 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | James Julian | Submission (armbar) | Submission Fighting Championships 6 | April 30, 1999 | 1 | N/A | O'Fallon, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Shane Garrett | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Horizon | March 20, 1999 | 1 | 20:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Phil Stroffolino | TKO (submission to punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Eruption | November 7, 1998 | 1 | 3:27 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Brian Boclair | Submission (armbar) | HOOKnSHOOT: Quest | August 14, 1998 | 1 | 1:35 | United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Chris Mounce | Submission (keylock) | HOOKnSHOOT: N-Vision | June 12, 1998 | N/A | N/A | United States | |
| 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 | N/A | United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Chris Malgieri | Submission (heel hook) | HOOKnSHOOT: When Worlds Collide | July 18, 1997 | N/A | N/A | United States |
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-20. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Aaron Riley | UFC". 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-20. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Aaron Riley | UFC". 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Aaron Riley out, Thiago Tavares in against Pat Audinwood at UFC 119". mmajunkie.com. August 17, 2010. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "TITLE SHOT AND BODOG A FIT FOR AARON RILEY". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Aaron Riley vs. Cody McKenzie On Tap For UFC on FUEL TV 3". themmanews.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ MMAjunkie.com Staff (July 28, 2013). "Nine-time UFC veteran Aaron Riley retires following UFC on FOX 8 loss". mmajunkie.com.
