Joe Riggs, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 44 wins, 17 losses, and no no-contests. He specialized in the middleweight division, standing at 6'0" tall with a reach of 70". Fighting from a southpaw stance, Riggs demonstrated a significant strikes per minute average of 2.41, showcasing his offensive prowess. His striking accuracy was commendable at 51%, while he absorbed an average of 1.69 strikes per minute, indicating a robust defense. In terms of grappling, Riggs averaged 2.45 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 55%. His submission attempts were less frequent, averaging 0.6 per 15 minutes. His striking and grappling skills culminated in an ELO rating of 978. One of Riggs' most notable victories came against Nick Diaz, who held an ELO rating of 1062 at the time. However, his recent fight history has seen more losses than wins. In December 2006, he suffered a knockout loss against Diego Sanchez. In 2014 and 2015, he lost to Ben Saunders due to an injury and Patrick Cote via unanimous decision, respectively. His last victory was in September 2015, where he defeated Ron Stallings via disqualification. Unfortunately, his losing streak continued in February 2016 when he faced Chris Camozzi, who finished him with knees.