Aaron Riley

Training: Two a days working on grappling and striking – technical work, drilling, sparring, and pad work.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for fighting when I was 16 years old. It was something I sort of fell into. I saw the UFC in ’93 and really wanted to get involved in it. I was already training in standup fighting and ground fighting when the first UFC happened, and I thought that it was something I’d love to do. I had a natural progression after that.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC is the premier organization, the biggest and best, and it’s an honor to be fighting and displaying my skills here. It’s really exciting.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Some college, no degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting has been my only job, but I’m also a martial arts instructor.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Green belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a Green belt in judo.

Favorite grappling technique: The one that wins the fight for me.

Favorite Striking technique: Knee strikes.

• Stoppage loss to Nelson was one of the most controversial finishes in UFC history.

• One of MMA’s most exciting fighters

• Fight against Gurgel was UFC 91 Fight of The Night

• 14-year + pro MMA veteran

• Engaged in classic two-fight series with Yves Edwards in HooknShoot organization that was so good a DVD was issued commemorating it.

• 13 wins by submission, 6 by TKO / KO

• Has faced Edwards (twice), Falaniko Vitale, Steve Berger, Chris Lytle, Sam Morgan, Michihiro Omigawa, and Eddie Alvarez in non-UFC action.

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	10
Record:	29-13-1
Summary:	Experience, well-rounded

Fighter Info

From:	Tell City, Indiana USA
Age:	31
Height:	5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

732

39% Successful

288

Types of Successful Strikes

288

58% Standing

34% Clinch

167

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

35% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Tony Ferguson	UFC® 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE Sep 24, 2011	31	0	0	0	R1TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage	Ways To Watch
Loss	Aaron Riley	UFC® 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE Sep 24, 2011	11	0	0	0	R1TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage	Ways To Watch

Win	Aaron Riley	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	46	3	0	4	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Joe Brammer	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	37	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Ross Pearson	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	59	0	0	0	R2TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage	Ways To Watch
Loss	Aaron Riley	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	15	0	0	0	R2TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage	Ways To Watch

Win	Aaron Riley	UFC® 101: DECLARATION Aug 8, 2009	50	2	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Shane Nelson	UFC® 101: DECLARATION Aug 8, 2009	28	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Shane Nelson	UFC® 96: JACKSON vs JARDINE Mar 7, 2009	5	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Aaron Riley	UFC® 96: JACKSON vs JARDINE Mar 7, 2009	4	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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