Aaron Riley

30-14-1★ 1bonus

United StatesLast 5

Muay Thai 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Justin Salas · Split Decision · Jul 27, 2013

30-14-1 · 19 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Justin SalasSD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga·July 27, 2013

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Aaron Riley holds a professional MMA record of 30-14-1. Riley has won 30 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Riley lands 3.29 significant strikes per minute with 35% accuracy and averages 1.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. Riley also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Most recent fight: July 27, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Dec 9, 1980
Age: 45
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Tell City, Indiana, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Justin Salas
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Lightweight· 30-14-1 vs 11-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage· Sep 24, 2011· Lightweight· 30-13-1 vs 12-2
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Joe Brammer
UFC 114: Rampage vs Evans· May 29, 2010· Lightweight· 30-12-1 vs 7-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ross Pearson
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· Nov 14, 2009· Lightweight· 29-12-1 vs 10-3
TKO
R2 · 4:38
WIN
vs Shane Nelson
UFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 29-11-1 vs 12-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Shane Nelson
UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· Mar 6, 2009· Lightweight· 28-11-1 vs 12-3
TKO
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Jorge Gurgel
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· Nov 15, 2008· Lightweight· 28-10-1 vs 12-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Steve Claveau
Quebec Regional· Sep 13, 2008· 27-10-1 vs 7-7-1
DEC
WIN
vs Thiago Meller
Ultimate Warrior Challenge· Apr 26, 2008· 26-10-1 vs 10-3
DEC
LOSS
vs Ryan Schultz
IFL 17: 2007 Team Championship Final· Sep 20, 2007· Lightweight· 25-10-1 vs 18-9-1
UD
LOSS
vs Eddie Alvarez
Bodog Fight· Dec 2, 2006· Lightweight· 25-9-1 vs 9-0
TKO
R1 · 1:05
WIN
vs Darrell Smith
Bodog Fight· Aug 22, 2006· 25-8-1 vs 14-17-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Spencer Fisher
UFC Fight Night 3· Jan 16, 2006· Welterweight· 24-8-1 vs 16-1
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michihiro Omigawa
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 7· May 22, 2005· Lightweight· 24-7-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 6:00
WIN
vs Andrew Chappelle
HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 4, 2005· 23-7-1 vs 5-4
DEC
WIN
vs Maicon Alarcao
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Aug 28, 2004· 22-7-1 vs 1-1
TKO
WIN
vs Nuri Shakir
HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 27, 2004· 21-7-1 vs 3-8
DEC
LOSS
vs Sammy Morgan
Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit· Nov 14, 2003· Lightweight· 20-7-1 vs 14-3
SUB
R1 · 2:41
WIN
vs Cedric Marks
Combate Extremo· Aug 30, 2003· 20-6-1 vs 19-10
SUB
WIN
vs Nick Gilardi
PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night 1· Jun 28, 2003· 19-6-1 vs 0-2
TKO
R2 · 1:49
LOSS
vs Chris Lytle
HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1· Mar 8, 2003· Welterweight· 18-6-1 vs 11-8-5
TKO
R1 · 3:31
WIN
vs Alexandre Barros
Absolute Fighting Championship· Dec 13, 2002· 18-5-1 vs 3-4
DEC
LOSS
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Welterweight· 17-5-1 vs 5-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Willus
HOOKnSHOOT· Nov 17, 2001· 17-4-1 vs 3-4
SUB
LOSS
vs Yves Edwards
HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown· Jul 14, 2001· Middleweight· 16-4-1 vs 18-5-1
UD
WIN
vs Earl Thompson
UFCF: War 2001· Apr 21, 2001· Lightweight· 16-3-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:08
WIN
vs Steve Berger
HOOKnSHOOT· Aug 19, 2000· 15-3-1 vs 8-4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Aaron Stregles
Texas Regional· Jul 14, 2000· 14-3-1 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jeremy Bennett
HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 17, 2000· 13-3-1 vs 2-2
TKO
WIN
vs Colin O'Rourke
World Extreme Fighting· Jan 15, 2000· 12-3-1 vs 0-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Falaniko Vitale
Rage In The Cage 2· Oct 15, 1999· Welterweight· 11-3-1 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 7:06
LOSS
vs Yves Edwards
HOOKnSHOOT· Oct 2, 1999· 11-2-1 vs 8-3
DEC
WIN
vs Joe Merit
Georgia Regional· Sep 1, 1999· 11-1-1 vs 5-3-1
SUB
DRAW
vs CJ Fernandes
Illinois Regional· Aug 7, 1999· 10-1-1 vs 2-2-2
DRAW
WIN
vs Billy Johnson
HOOKnSHOOT· Jul 24, 1999· 10-1 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Rob Tallack
Kakidamishi 1· Jul 11, 1999· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:52
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Texas Regional· Jun 25, 1999· 8-1
SUB
WIN
vs James Julian
Illinois Regional· Apr 30, 1999· 7-1 vs 3-3
SUB
WIN
vs Shane Garrett
HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 20, 1999· 6-1 vs 2-1
DEC
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
HOOKnSHOOT· Nov 7, 1998· 5-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
HOOKnSHOOT· Aug 14, 1998· 4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
HOOKnSHOOT· Jun 12, 1998· 3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Billy Johnson
HOOKnSHOOT· Sep 20, 1997· 2-1 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Chris Malgieri
HOOKnSHOOT· Jul 18, 1997· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Unknown opponent
HOOKnSHOOT· Jul 18, 1997· 0-1
SUB

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Jackson-Wink MMA

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power45

Kick power73

Punch speed68

Kick speed75

Accuracy53

Takedowns93

Ground striking71

Submissions77

Chin68

Body strength90

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 30-14-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.29per min

35% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.91per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.26per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed61%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 3-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.29per min

35% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.91per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.26per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed61%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Bonus résumé

Aaron Riley has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ Fight of the Night ×1

★ FOTNvs Jorge Gurgel · UFC 91: Couture vs LesnarNov 15, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1601▼5
Peak: 1688Apr 21, 2001
Rated fights: 41

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Frequently asked questions

When does Aaron Riley fight next?

Aaron Riley has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Aaron Riley's record?

Aaron Riley's professional MMA record is 30-14-1.

Who is Aaron Riley fighting next?

Aaron Riley's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Aaron Riley fight last?

Aaron Riley most recently fought Justin Salas at UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga on Saturday, July 27, 2013, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Aaron Riley fight in?

Aaron Riley fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Aaron Riley have?

Aaron Riley has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Aaron Riley won?

Aaron Riley has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Aaron Riley?

Aaron Riley is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Aaron Riley weigh?

Aaron Riley weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Aaron Riley's reach?

Aaron Riley has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Aaron Riley?

Aaron Riley is 45 years old (born Dec 9, 1980).

Where is Aaron Riley from?

Aaron Riley is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY