Matt Hughes def. Joe Riggs (Submission)
Matt Hughes defeated Joe Riggs by Submission in round 1 (3:28) in the Welterweight bout of UFC 56: Full Force, held Saturday, November 19, 2005 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Who won Matt Hughes vs Joe Riggs?
Matt Hughes defeated Joe Riggs by Submission in round 1 (3:28) in the Welterweight bout of UFC 56: Full Force, held Saturday, November 19, 2005 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Fight DNA
Head to headUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)
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Style shape
Biggest edge Matt Hughes, Kick power +42
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Style Matchup
- 1997All-American · NCAA D1 · 158 lb
- 1996All-American · NCAA D1 · 158 lb
- 1992Champion · State HS · IHSA Class A 145 lb
- 1991Champion · State HS · IHSA Class A 145 lb
Camp H.I.T. Squad (Hughes Intensive Training) · Granite City, Illinois, US
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