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Matthew Riddle

"Deep Waters"
8-3-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Michael Kuiper · Submission · Feb 28, 2014

8-3-0 · 2 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
NCvs Che MillsOverturned · R3 5:00
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald·February 16, 2013

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CAREER SUMMARY

Matthew Riddle holds a professional MMA record of 8-3-0. Riddle has won 8 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Riddle lands 3.01 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 3.51 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 16, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
76"193 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Jan 14, 1986
Age
40
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Michael Kuiper
    Titan FC 27· Feb 28, 2014· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 11-4
    SUB
    R2 · 2:29
  2. NC
    vs Che Mills
    UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· Feb 16, 2013· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 15-5
    Overturned
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs John Maguire
    UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· Nov 17, 2012· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 18-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. NC
    vs Chris Clements
    UFC 149: Faber vs Barao· Jul 21, 2012· Welterweight· 6-3 vs 11-4
    Overturned
    R3 · 2:02
  5. WIN
    vs Henry Martinez
    UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· Feb 4, 2012· Welterweight· 6-3 vs 8-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Lance Benoist
    UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· Sep 17, 2011· Welterweight· 5-3 vs 6-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Sean Pierson
    UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck· Dec 11, 2010· Welterweight· 5-2 vs 11-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs DaMarques Johnson
    UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko· Aug 1, 2010· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 14-8
    TKO
    R2 · 4:29
  9. WIN
    vs Greg Soto
    UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 7-1
    DQ
    R3 · 1:30
  10. LOSS
    vs Nick Osipczak
    UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· Nov 14, 2009· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 5-0
    TKO
    R3 · 3:53
  11. WIN
    vs Dan Cramer
    UFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Steve Bruno
    UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· Feb 7, 2009· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 12-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Dante Rivera
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale· Jun 21, 2008· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 11-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Throwdown

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power45
Kick power73
Punch speed50
Kick speed68
Accuracy50
Takedowns98
Ground striking98
Submissions83
Chin75
Body strength90
Cardio95

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 8-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.01per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.74per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.51per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed89%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 7-3-0 (2 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.01per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.74per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.51per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed89%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Matthew Riddle sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Matthew Riddle has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Lance Benoist · UFC Fight Night: Shields vs EllenbergerSep 17, 2011

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

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Matthew Riddle earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1699▲26
Peak
1699Feb 28, 2014
Rated fights
11
150016001700200920102011201220132014Jun 21, 2008 · 1559Feb 7, 2009 · 1609Aug 8, 2009 · 1640Nov 14, 2009 · 1578Mar 27, 2010 · 1632Aug 1, 2010 · 1698Dec 12, 2010 · 1670Sep 17, 2011 · 1646Feb 4, 2012 · 1659Nov 17, 2012 · 1688Feb 28, 2014 · 16991699

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Frequently asked questions

When does Matthew Riddle fight next?

Matthew Riddle has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matthew Riddle's record?

Matthew Riddle's professional MMA record is 8-3-0.

Who is Matthew Riddle fighting next?

Matthew Riddle's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matthew Riddle fight last?

Matthew Riddle most recently fought Che Mills at UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald on Saturday, February 16, 2013, -.

What weight class does Matthew Riddle fight in?

Matthew Riddle fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Matthew Riddle have?

Matthew Riddle has 1 win by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Matthew Riddle won?

Matthew Riddle has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Matthew Riddle?

Matthew Riddle is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Matthew Riddle weigh?

Matthew Riddle weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Matthew Riddle's reach?

Matthew Riddle has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Matthew Riddle?

Matthew Riddle is 40 years old (born Jan 14, 1986).

Where is Matthew Riddle from?

Matthew Riddle is from the United States.

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