Aaron Riley competed in boxing, winning a Golden Gloves Championship, and competed in wrestling for three years at Tell City High School.
20 Facts About Aaron Riley
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Aaron Riley made his professional debut in 1997 at the age of 16 for the HOOKnSHOOT organization.
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Aaron Riley received his first career loss in his second fight via kneebar, and then won ten consecutive fights.
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Aaron Riley then lost two consecutive fights against future UFC veterans Yves Edwards and Falaniko Vitale.
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Aaron Riley made his UFC debut against future EliteXC Middleweight Champion and UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler at UFC 37.
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Aaron Riley made his PRIDE debut at PRIDE Bushido 7 against Michihiro Omigawa, who was making his mixed martial arts debut.
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Aaron Riley was successful in his first and only fight with the Japanese organization, winning via head kick knockout in the first round.
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Aaron Riley then participated in two bouts for the BodogFIGHT organization.
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Aaron Riley's first fight was in Costa Rica, which he won via armbar and then fought against future Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez, but lost via knockout.
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Aaron Riley returned to the UFC on November 15,2008 at UFC 91 against Jorge Gurgel.
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Aaron Riley beat Gurgel by unanimous decision, winning a $60,000 Fight of the Night honor award.
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Aaron Riley next faced TUF 8 cast member Shane Nelson at UFC 96, losing via controversial first round TKO.
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Aaron Riley then rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Joe Brammer on May 29,2010 at UFC 114.
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Aaron Riley was expected to face UFC newcomer Pat Audinwood on September 25,2010 at UFC 119, but Aaron Riley was forced from the card with an injury and replaced by Thiago Tavares.
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Aaron Riley was defeated by Tony Ferguson on September 24,2011 at UFC 135.
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Immediately after the end of the first round, Aaron Riley told his corner that his jaw was broken.
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Aaron Riley had previously suffered a broken jaw when he fought Spencer Fisher at UFC Fight Night 3.
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Aaron Riley was expected to face Cody McKenzie on May 15,2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier.
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However, Aaron Riley was pulled from the event and replaced by promotional newcomer Marcus LeVesseur.
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Aaron Riley retired from MMA following his loss to Salas.