Joe Riggs
Joseph Jonathan Riggs (born September 23, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2001, Riggs has also formerly competed for the WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, ProElite, and King of the Cage. Riggs is the former WEC Middleweight Champion.
Background
Born in Sanford, Maine and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Riggs began boxing as a child with his father. Although Riggs is right handed, he was encouraged by his boxing coach to fight southpaw, making his power hand his lead hand. Riggs began wrestling at Cactus High School in Glendale, Arizona, he followed in the footsteps of his hero, Randy Couture, and became an All-American twice. Riggs has trained at Arizona Combat Sports under the Lally brothers.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Riggs made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2001 and compiled a record of 13-3 with one no contest before being signed by the WEC.
UFC and WEC
Riggs made his WEC debut at WEC 9 against Alex Stiebling, in what was also his debut at Light Heavyweight. Riggs lost via triangle choke submission in the second round.
Podcasts:
Jah Works
by: Julian Marley{CHORUS}
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None of the riches of the world
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Them can't stop Jah works
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And til them sorry when the rain start to fall
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It's like a lightning and a thunder ball
If you no ready when you here Jah call
you might just turn to a pillar of salt
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Brimstone and fire
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They try to infiltrate me and Job
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Not gonna hold us with the New World Order
He hide the people them from corner to corner
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