Matt Hughes vs. Joe Riggs
Completed
MMA Bout
November 19, 2005
Nov 19, 2005
W
Hughes defeats Riggs
L
Submission, Kimura
3:28 Round 1 of 3
Fighter Comparison
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38-4-0
Climbed to 39-4 |
Pro
Record |
23-5-0
Fell to 23-6 |
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| Climbed to 39-4 | Record After Fight | Fell to 23-6 | ||
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-360
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+290
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Nation
|
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|
Hillsboro
Illinois |
Fights out of
|
Phoenix
Arizona |
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|
32
+1 month, 6 days |
Age at Fight |
23
+1 mos, 3 wks, 6 days |
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170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
172.5 lbs
(78.2 kgs) |
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5'9"
(176cm) |
Height |
6'0"
(183cm) |
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73.0"
(185cm) |
Reach |
70.0"
(178cm) |
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| Finney's HIT Squad | Gym | N/A |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 56: Full Force
- Date: Saturday 11.19.2005
- Referee: John McCarthy
- Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 6 of 8)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 173 lbs (78.5 kg) (re-scheduled from 170.0)
- TV Commentary: Matt Vasgersian, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Hughes Disclosed Pay: $110,000
- Riggs Disclosed Pay: $12,000
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