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VIDEO | UFC Alum Joe Riggs Drops Man Claiming To Be The ‘Best Bare Knuckle Boxer In The World’

Joe RiggsEx-UFC middleweight contender and former WEC middleweight champion, Joe Riggs posted sparring footage of himself recently, taking on an unknown opponent who apparently donned himself as the “best bare knuckle boxer in the world”. Riggs, an alum of the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, King of the Cage, and M-1 Global to name a few, last […]

Joe Riggs

Ex-UFC middleweight contender and former WEC middleweight champion, Joe Riggs posted sparring footage of himself recently, taking on an unknown opponent who apparently donned himself as the “best bare knuckle boxer in the world”.

Riggs, an alum of the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, King of the Cage, and M-1 Global to name a few, last competed professionally in October of this year against UFC lightweight veteran, Melvin Guillard – stopping the New Orleans native with a one-sided opening minute knockout at BKFC Fight Night: Montana. 

The 39-year-old Maine veteran boasts a 4-1-1 bare knuckle boxing record, competing five times under the aforenoted, David Feldman-led Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship banner.

In his promotional bow, the former UFC middleweight took a win over Brok Weaver, before taking a subsequent decision win against Heriberto Tovar. Rigg’s sole BKFC loss came against another ex-UFC middleweight, Hector Lombard in the form of a June doctor’s stoppage at BKFC 18. 

Posting a video on his official Instagram this month, Riggs shares footage of his impromptu bare knuckle boxing match with the aforenoted “best bare knuckle boxer in the world” – in which he drops the man on at least six separate occasions over the course of the two-minute video.

“When boys come to play with men,” Joe Riggs’ post read. “This guy came in day after day talking sh*t, saying he’s the best bareknuckle boxer in the world, we wanted to give him a taste of what he was asking for.”

Joe Riggs boasts an extensive combat sports record, having competed for the likes of the UFC, WEC, and Bellator

A former WEC middleweight champion, Riggs bested Rob Kimmons with a first round submission to punches win at WEC 15 before making his move to the UFC in 2005. 

During his run with the organization, Riggs landed victories against Chris Lytle, Nick Diaz, Jason Von Flue.

49-19 as a professional mixed martial artist, Riggs’ most recent outing came under the Ring of Combat banner back in November 2019 where he featured in an eventual ‘No Contest’ against George Sullivan.

VIDEO | Derrick Lewis Gets Pulled Over, Pokes Fun At Ex-Cop Chris Daukaus: ‘I’m 2-0’

Derrick LewisRecent UFC Vegas 45 headliner, Derrick Lewis was pulled over in his vehicle during a traffic stop, and despite finding himself on the receiving end of a ticket from the officer, has taken the chance to poke fun at former law enforcement officer and Saturday’s opponent, Chris Daukaus, claiming he’s now “2-0” against law enforcement […]

Derrick Lewis

Recent UFC Vegas 45 headliner, Derrick Lewis was pulled over in his vehicle during a traffic stop, and despite finding himself on the receiving end of a ticket from the officer, has taken the chance to poke fun at former law enforcement officer and Saturday’s opponent, Chris Daukaus, claiming he’s now “2-0” against law enforcement in the space of a week.

New Orleans-born fan favorite, Lewis headlined UFC Vegas 45 last weekend in the promotion’s final event of the year, stopping the aforenoted Philadelphia native, Daukaus with an impressive opening round knockout win.

The victory rebounded Lewis to the winner’s enclosure following a UFC 265 interim heavyweight title challenger loss to Ciryl Gane in Houston, Texas. 

Derrick Lewis became the most prolific knockout artist with Saturday’s win over Chris Daukaus

Crashing forward and clipping Daukaus during a brief clinch exchange, Lewis then dropped the Pennsylvania native at the Octagon strikes in the opening round – earning his stunning twenty first career knockout win, and his thirteenth in his UFC tenure – the most in the entire history of the organization. 

Posting a video on his social media today, Lewis, the #3 ranked heavyweight contender, Lewis is in the middle of a traffic stop, for apparently not displaying a license plate on the front of his vehicle.

Upon the responding officer issuing him just a ticket for the infringement, Lewis pointed the camera toward himself, saying, “Alright, Chris Daukaus – I’m still 2-0,” Derrick Lewis said. “He just gave me a warning. You tried it.”

Off the back of his stoppage win over Daukaus, Lewis maintained that he was still interested in fighting for the promotion’s heavyweight title, however, hoped the promotion would make an exception for him and stage any potential fight over the course of three rounds.

With past-foes, Francis Ngannou and Gane set to meet next month in a heavyweight title unification bout at UFC 270 – Lewis has claimed he would be as ready as possible to serve as a backup should the organization require his services on short notice.

If it’s going to be co-main event – we’ll see,” Derrick Lewis told MMA Junkie post-fight. “I guess. We’ll see, man. I guess, man. I just told y’all I don’t want any more of those five rounds. I want the money. We’ll see. I guess I’ll be ready. Somewhat.”

Derrick Lewis Swarms, Stops Chris Daukaus For First Round KO Win – UFC Vegas 45 Highlights

Derrick Lewis#3 ranked UFC heavyweight contender, Derrick Lewis has put August interim title woes behind him, stopping Chris Daukaus with a big first round knockout win — to become the most prolific knockout artist in the history of the organization at UFC Vegas 45. Patiently waiting for his opening, Lewis found himself on the receiving end […]

Derrick Lewis

#3 ranked UFC heavyweight contender, Derrick Lewis has put August interim title woes behind him, stopping Chris Daukaus with a big first round knockout win — to become the most prolific knockout artist in the history of the organization at UFC Vegas 45.

Patiently waiting for his opening, Lewis found himself on the receiving end of some notable, heavy leg kicks from Philadelphia native, Daukaus, before replying with a lengthy combination while swarming the Pennsylvania native.

Clipping Daukuas in the clinch, Lewis managed to force the former backward at the fence, before finally flattening the #7 ranked contender, folding him and scoring his thirteenth heavyweight knockout win — before calling for a championship challenge, over the course of three rounds, no less, in his next Octagon walk.

Below, catch Derrick Lewis’ knockout win over Chris Daukuas.

Ricky Simon Starches Raphael Assuncao With Second Round KO – UFC Vegas 45

Ricky SimonUFC bantamweight contender, Ricky Simon is sure to re-enter the top-15 next week off the back of his main card win over Raphael Assuncao — sleeping the Brazilian with a well-placed overhand right and follow up strikes at UFC Vegas 45. Simon, who moves to 19-3 as a professional with the win, also scores the […]

Ricky Simon

UFC bantamweight contender, Ricky Simon is sure to re-enter the top-15 next week off the back of his main card win over Raphael Assuncao — sleeping the Brazilian with a well-placed overhand right and follow up strikes at UFC Vegas 45.

Simon, who moves to 19-3 as a professional with the win, also scores the fourth consecutive win of his career, laying out Assuncao with a massive second round knockout.

Pressing the Brazilian to the fence with just over two minutes elapsed in the second frame, Simon then launched a huge overhand right shot, dropping Assuncao before following up with an uppercut ground strike as the latter attempted to recover, rendering him unconscious.

Check out the highlights from Ricky Simon’s knockout win over Raphael Assuncao, below.

Cub Swanson Finishes Darren Elkins In Dominant Win – UFC Vegas 45 Highlights

Cub SwansonVeteran UFC featherweight contender, Cub Swanson turned in a masterful performance to open the main card of UFC Vegas 45 — forcing a first round knockout win over fellow division mainstay, Darren Elkins. Swanson, who joined former-foes, Jose Aldo and Max Holloway for most combined featherweight wins in UFC and WEC history, managed to bloody […]

Cub Swanson

Veteran UFC featherweight contender, Cub Swanson turned in a masterful performance to open the main card of UFC Vegas 45 — forcing a first round knockout win over fellow division mainstay, Darren Elkins.

Swanson, who joined former-foes, Jose Aldo and Max Holloway for most combined featherweight wins in UFC and WEC history, managed to bloody the durable Elkins early in the opening round with his striking before sitting back and comfortably countering the veteran.

Rushing in after a couple of well-placed shots and a notable knockdown. Swanson barely missed with a wheel kick, before clipping Elkins once again — who stumbled forward, and forced referee, Herb Dean to call a halt to the fight in the opening frame.

Below, catch the highlights from Cub Swanson’s eye-catching knockout win over Darren Elkins.

Roberto Soldic Scores Huge KO Win Over Mamed Khalidov, Becomes Two-Weight Champion – KSW 65 Highlights

Roberto SoldicCroatian striking standout, Roberto ‘RoboCop’ Soldic can now mint himself as the undisputed KSW middleweight champion — adding to his welterweight spoils, courtesy of a stunning knockout win over the veteran titleholder, Mamed Khalidov to close out tonight’s KSW 65 card in Gdansk, Poland. Soldic, the promotion’s undisputed welterweight champion entered tonight’s middleweight title clash […]

Roberto Soldic

Croatian striking standout, Roberto ‘RoboCop’ Soldic can now mint himself as the undisputed KSW middleweight champion — adding to his welterweight spoils, courtesy of a stunning knockout win over the veteran titleholder, Mamed Khalidov to close out tonight’s KSW 65 card in Gdansk, Poland.

Soldic, the promotion’s undisputed welterweight champion entered tonight’s middleweight title clash with Khalidov off the back of six consecutive victories, improving his professional record to 19-3.

For renowned Russian finisher, Khalidov, the 41-year-old reclaimed the middleweight title with a Knockout of the Year candidate against UFC alum, Scott Askham at KSW 55 back in October of last year — stopping the Hemsworth native with a spectacular switch kick knockout.

Suffering just the second knockout loss of his 45 fight career tonight, Khalidov rushed forward and engaged in a firefight with kickboxing ace, Soldic in the second round, before finding himself on the receiving end of a thunderous left hook counter upon entry to range, and subsequent ground strikes, which put him out cold.

Below, catch the highlights from Roberto Soldic’s stunning knockout win over Mamed Khalidov

Earlier in the night, French featherweight, Salahdine Parnasse reclaimed the featherweight title against the Brazilian-born Daniel Torres in a unanimous decision victory, after the champion had missed weight at yesterday’s official weigh-ins, resulting in his stripping of the title. The 24-year-old Aubersvillers native improved to 16-1-1 with his rematch victory over Torres in the co-headliner.