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Joe Riggs Biography

Joe Riggs is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on September 23, 1982 in Maine, United States. A former WEC Middleweight Champion, also known as Diesel. The year 2001 was the year Diesel became a professional and was victorious in his first 55 fights.

He lost a submission in a contest with He suffered a submission defeat to Kendall Grove on August 27, 2011. on August 27, 2011.

Riggs made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2001 and compiled a record of 13-3 with one no contest before being signed by the WEC.

Three months after his knockout loss to Baker at Bellator 43, In a rematch from their bout in 2004 Riggs fought The Ultimate Fighter 3 winner and fellow UFC veteran Kendall Grove. Grove quickly defeated Riggs by submission due to a guillotine choke, Thus avenging his previous loss to Riggs. For the first time in his ten-year career as a mixed martial artist Riggs has lost three straight fights.

The actor has one son called Joseph and the wife Lisa Riggs.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Riggs’ last UFC bout was on December 13, 2006, against Welterweight contender Diego Sanchez at UFC Fight Night 7. Riggs lost the fight due to knockout from a hook followed by a knee in 1:45 of the first round.

Joe Riggs Net Worth

Joe Riggs is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Riggs's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He had a boxing training and was an All-American wrestler in high school.

He took home his fifth consecutive fight on the 16th of November, 2012.

Joseph Jonathan “Joe” Riggs (born September 23, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2001, Riggs formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, ProElite, M-1 Global, and King of the Cage. Riggs is the former WEC Middleweight Champion.

Riggs won his next fight at Strikeforce: Destruction on November 21, 2008, against Luke Stewart by TKO (Punches) in 2nd round 2:05. Riggs broke his hand throwing the first punch of the bout, but managed to rally in the second round, breaking Stewart’s nose in the process.

Riggs was to return to action on Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson, facing Jiujitsu specialist Luke Stewart. Riggs stepped in as a late replacement for Shonie Carter, who was injured in training. The fight was to be contested at a catchweight of 178 pounds. However, he was denied licensure by the California State Athletic Commission after disclosing his recent use of prescription medication during the licensing process. Riggs lost to Kazuo Misaki at Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion via controversial stoppage on September 20, 2008.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Riggs’ dream of fighting in the UFC materialized in 2004, in a winning bout against Canadian fighter Joe Doerksen. After that Riggs moved down to Welter Weight to fight veteran Chris “Lights Out” Lytle. Riggs went on to win the fight by 2nd-round TKO. And was the 1st and only man to ever stop the very popular battler Chris Lytle. Then after being named the UFCs number 1 Welter Weight contender. Riggs received his shot at the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 56 in November 2005 against Matt Hughes. He was originally supposed to face the winner of the upcoming title fight. But got called to fight just a month after the defeating Lytle in UFC 55 to face long time champion Hughes for the UFC Welter Weight title.

On December 9, 2010, it was announced that Riggs has parted ways with Strikeforce.

Who is Joe Riggs Dating?

According to our records, Joe Riggs married to Lisa Riggs. As of December 1, 2023, Joe Riggs’s is not dating anyone.

Riggs next fought on the Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields card from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO on June 6, 2009, against Phil “The New York Badass” Baroni in a three-round welterweight bout that won him the interim Strike Force Welter Weight title and that was broadcast live on the Showtime cable network. In a performance that featured his versatile standup game, including several flying knees, Riggs won a unanimous decision over Baroni.

Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joe Riggs celebrates birthday on September 23 of every year.

In his next fight, Riggs faced Jay Hieron on January 30, 2010, at Strikeforce: Miami. Riggs lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Is Joe Riggs still fighting?

Why did Joe Riggs leave the UFC?

UFC welterweight Joe Riggs (40-14 MMA, 4-4 UFC) was involved in a gun accident with non-life threatening injuries and has been forced to withdraw from a bout with Paulo Thiago (15-7 MMA, 5-7 UFC) at UFC Fight 51, two sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMAjunkie on Tuesday.

Who won the Riggs vs Hunt fight?

Lorenzo “The Juggernaut” Hunt defended his BKFC World Light-Heavyweight Championship for the first time Saturday with a second-round KO over Joe “Diesel” Riggs in the Main Event of BKFC 24 in Great Falls, MT, LIVE on BKTV.

What nationality is Joe Riggs?

American

How tall is Joe Riggs?

6′ 0″

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