Fighter Details
- Given Name: Joseph Jonathan Riggs
- Pro MMA Record: 50-18-1, 2 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: Diesel
- Current Streak: 2 Wins
- Age: 1982-09-23 | Date of Birth: 1982.09.23
- Last Fight: November 23, 2019 in ROC
- Weight Class: Middleweight | Last Weigh-In: 182.0 lbs
- Affiliation: N/A
- Height: 6'0" (183cm) | Reach: 70.0" (178cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $398,500 USD
- Born: Sanford, Maine, United States
- Fighting out of: Phoenix, Arizona
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Broner vs. Hutchinson • Friday 7pm ET
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BKFC 44: Stewart vs. Lopez • Friday 8pm ET
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Fight 2 Win 230 • Friday 8pm ET
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ShoBox New Generation: Izmailov vs. Foster • Friday 9pm ET
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DCS 86: Summer Kickoff 2023 • Friday 9pm ET
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Joe Riggs Combat Sports Record
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KO/TKO32 wins, 7 lossesWL64% of wins39% of losses
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Submission13 wins, 8 lossesWL26% of wins44% of losses
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Decision4 wins, 3 lossesWL8% of wins17% of losses
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Disqualification1 win, 0 lossesWL2% of wins
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2004TO20165win7loss0draw0no contest121120%40%20%20%KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ29%57%14%-241-
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2007TO20104win3loss0draw0no contest211-50%25%25%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ33%33%33%-111-
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2004TO20052win1loss0draw0no contest11--50%50%--KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ-100%---1--
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2011TO20131win1loss0draw0no contest--1---100%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ100%---1---
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2022.09.10add_circle
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2022.04.30add_circle
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2021.10.09add_circle
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2021.06.26add_circle
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50-18-1 18-8-02019.11.23add_circle
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2019.06.22add_circle
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Olvera vs. Villa · Jones Withdrew
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Olvera vs. Villa · Damore Withdrew
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49-18-1 18-20-02019.04.13add_circle
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2019.02.02add_circle
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Fight Night 9 · Riggs Injury
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2018.10.20add_circle
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BKB 12 (Cancelled) · Event Cancelled
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Fight Night 4 · Hill withdrawal
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42-17-0 7-17-02017.04.08add_circle
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2017.01.28add_circle
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41-16-0 22-10-02016.02.21add_circle
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40-16-0 13-7-02015.09.05add_circle
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UFC Fight Night 73 · Riggs Withdrew
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40-15-0 20-9-02015.04.25add_circle
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UFC Fight Night 51 · Riggs accidentally shot himself in the hand
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Bellator 112 · Riggs Injury
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34-13-0 12-9-02011.08.28add_circle
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32-11-0 6-1-02010.08.14add_circle
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28-9-0 20-8-22008.09.20add_circle
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WCO 2: The Return · Event cancelled
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24-7-0 11-5-12006.08.17add_circle
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24-6-0 8-1-02006.05.27add_circle
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23-6-0 11-4-02006.02.04add_circle
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UFC 54: Boiling Point · Joe Riggs back injury
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RITC 70: The Return · Tim Williams no show
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21-4-0 11-4-02005.04.16add_circle
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19-4-0 2-4-02004.10.21add_circle
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18-4-0 27-5-02004.08.21add_circle
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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14-4-0 18-25-32004.03.20add_circle
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13-3-0 14-5-12004.01.16add_circle
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12-3-0 9-5-02003.12.13add_circle
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Rumble On The Rock 4 · Joe Riggs suffered a concussion in the dressing room
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11-3-0 11-2-02003.09.13add_circle
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8-1-0 8-4-02002.12.28add_circle
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3-1-0 2-0-02002.05.03add_circle
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3-0-0 11-1-12002.03.15add_circle
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RITC 32: Showdown In The Desert · Commission refused to transfer Homer Moore's license on fight night
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1-0-0 2-3-02001.11.07add_circle
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0-0-0 4-2-02001.09.26add_circle
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Joe Riggs Wiki
Riggs well known for his exploits outside of the cage, as he was famously involved in a physical altercation with Nick Diaz in the hospital following his fight with him at UFC 57. The police were force to intervene as the battle raged among the two fighters in hospital gowns.
A renowned worldbeater in the gym, Riggs has never lived down the label that he has failed to perform up to his potential in his major live, televised fights. Losses to Diego Sanchez and Matt Hughes, among others, were disappointments at critical moments when a win could have vaulted him to the next level.
On November 2nd, 2013 Riggs became the winner of Bellator's Fight Master MMA reality television series by winning a decision over Mike Bronzoulis. Riggs had selected Greg Jackson as his coach for the show, and was the #1 seed in both the elimination round and the quarterfinals, moving to the #2 seed in the semi-finals.
Episode 3 Riggs def. Rob Mills by Submission in Round 1
Episode 6 Riggs def. Eric Scallan by Unanimous Decision
Episode 9 Riggs def. Evan Cutts by Unanimous Decision
Episode 10 Riggs def. Cole Williams by Split Decision
Fight Master Finale Riggs def. Mike Bronzoulis by Unanimous Decision