LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Aaron Riley
29-14-1
Age
41
Height
5'8"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
10:08
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 3
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage· 2011-09-24
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Jaw Injury
R1 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageJaw Injury·R1 5:00
WIN
JB
vs Joe Brammer
UFC 114: Rampage vs Evans· 2010-05-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RP
vs Ross Pearson
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R2 4:38
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R2 4:38
WIN
SN
vs Shane Nelson
UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SN
vs Shane Nelson
UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· 2009-03-07
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:44
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:44
WIN
JG
vs Jorge Gurgel
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SF
vs Spencer Fisher
UFC Fight Night 3· 2006-01-16
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Jaw Injury
R1 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageJaw Injury·R1 5:00
LOSS
RL
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC 37: High Impact· 2002-05-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JS
vs Justin Salas
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
1.18 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Aaron adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (61%) and Strikes/Min (3.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (83% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
27% acc61%
Clinch
66% acc33%
Ground
72% acc7%
Striking Differential-0.33/min
3.45 landed/min3.78 absorbed/min
3.45
Landed/Min
3.78
Absorbed/Min
0.15
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed350
Sig. Strikes Attempted1014
Key Insights
Aaron incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).
Effective body attack (27%).
Clinch active: 33% of output in the clinch (66% accuracy).
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 5.8 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
35%(est)
Landed
8
Defended
15
Total
23
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.18
TD / 15min
0.15
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
23
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
46
Attempted
35%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
628
1.00
Ratio
Absorbed
628
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.7
High
Strikes/Min
5.8
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
83%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:27
R2 Control
1:00
R3 Control
1:43
R1 to Final
+14%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+23.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+23.1pp
Body
-10.1pp
Leg
-13.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+15.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights