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Matthew Riddle stands in the Octagon during his bout with Lance Benoist during the UFC Fight Night event at the New Orleans Convention Center on September 17, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
"Deep Waters"

Matthew Riddle

Former Fighter • 7-3-0 (W-L-D)
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. To Be Determined
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UFC 157 Dana White Video Blog

Dana White's UFC 157 video blog is a look behind the scenes of UFC on FUEL TV 7 in London.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: James Te Huna weighs in during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC on FUEL TV 7: James Te Huna and Matt Riddle Post-Fight Interviews

Light heavyweight James Te Huna and welterweight Matt Riddle discuss their victories at UFC on FUEL TV 7.
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UFC 149: Main Card Welterweight Preview

Two unpredictable, exciting welterweight matchups go down this weekend as Brian Ebersole takes on James Head and Chris Clements faces Matt Riddle.
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04: (R-L) Matt Riddle kicks Henry Martinez during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Ri
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UFC 143: Matt Riddle Post-Fight Interview

"The takedowns made the difference." Matt Riddle wanted to put on a show for the fans, and he did just that. Riddle talks about his war with Henry Martinez, and how it felt to receive his first cut inside the Octagon.
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UFC® 143 Prelim: Matthew Riddle vs. Henry Martinez

UFC® 143 Prelim: Matthew Riddle vs. Henry Martinez
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UFC 141 Weigh-In

Watch the official weigh-in for UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem.
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Luis Ramos’ UFC® 141 Training Camp

In a welterweight bout, Brazil’s Luis “Beicao” Ramos goes toe-to-toe against TUF7 alum Matthew Riddle, known for his spectacular Simmler KO. Facebook streams start at 7:15PM/4:15PM ET/PT on Friday, December 30th for UFC® 141: Lesnar vs Overeem.
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Dana White UFC 135 Vlog Day 1

A backstage compilation featuring footage from UFC RIO, UFC Fight Night Live: Shields vs Ellenberger, and the UFC 135 Press Conference.
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10 years ago

UFN 25 Prelim Fight: Matt Riddle vs Lance Benoist

Lance Benoist and his perfect MMA record have finally arrived in the UFC. In his debut fight, Benoist will meet Matt Riddle, who's entire professional career has taken place inside the Octagon.
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UFN 25: Lance Benoist Fight Interview

Battle-scarred, but still undefeated. Mike Rogers, head trainer of Lance Benoist, talks about his fighter's successful UFC debut.
UFC 124: Riddle vs. Pierson
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UFC 124 Sean Pierson post-fight interview

The road to the Octagon took Sean Pierson 14 years to trek, but he arrived to get a win in a crowd-pleasing, all-out war with Matthew Riddle.
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UFC® 124 Prelim Fight: Matt Riddle vs Sean Pierson

UFC® 124 Prelim Fight: Matt Riddle vs Sean Pierson

Stats

Striking accuracy 42% 42%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
503
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1186
Grappling accuracy 50% 50%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
78
3.01
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.74
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.51
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.54
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
55
%
Sig. Str. Defense
89
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Ratio
13:55
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
172 (34%)
Clinch
153 (30%)
Ground
178 (35%)

Sig. Str. by target

50% 249 Head 29% 147 Body 21% 107 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Mills vs Riddle

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Overturned
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  • Win

    Riddle vs Maguire

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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  • Win

    Riddle vs Maguire

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

Status
Not Fighting
Hometown
Allentown, United States
Age
36
Height
73.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 21, 2008
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. To Be Determined
Welterweight Division • -- (W-L-D)