Joe Riggs vs Mike Swick

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Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Joe RiggsvsMike Swick
12
Fights
15
5
Wins
10
7
Losses
5
3
Finishes
7
22:08
Control Time
27:37

Striking Stats

Joe RiggsvsMike Swick
165
Sig. Strikes Landed
287
50.8%
Sig. Strike Acc.
35.8%
13.8
Sig. Str / Fight
19.1
1
Knockdowns
4
136
Head Strikes
144
19
Body Strikes
67
10
Leg Strikes
76

Grappling Stats

Joe RiggsvsMike Swick
13
Takedowns Landed
8
61.9%
Takedown Acc.
47.1%
1.1
TD / Fight
0.5
2
Sub. Attempts
5
2
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

RiggsvsSwick
44 yrs
Age
47 yrs
6' 0"
Height
6' 1"
185 lbs.
Weight
170 lbs.
70"
Reach
77"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
800
ELO Rating
1,014
1,029
Peak ELO
1,217
41.7%
Win Rate
66.7%
60.0%
Finish Rate
70.0%
128
Days / Fight
268

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

RiggsvsSwick
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
1
Best Streak
5
LLLWL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLWLL

Win Methods

RiggsvsSwick
2 (40.0%)
KO/TKO
5 (50.0%)
1 (20.0%)
Submission
2 (20.0%)
1 (20.0%)
Decision
3 (30.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Joe Riggs0
–
Mike Swick1
L
UFC 60: Hughes vs GracieSubmission - R1
May 27, 2006

Common Opponents (1)

RiggsvsSwick
L1L
Ben Saunders
W1W
Who Wins?
Joe Riggs ProfileMike Swick Profile

Joe Riggs vs Mike Swick: Matchup Breakdown

Joe Riggs is 5-7 in the Welterweight division with a 41.7% win rate. Mike Swick is 10-5 at Welterweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Mike Swick leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie on May 27, 2006, won by Mike Swick by Submission in round 1.

Mike Swick holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,014 to 800. Career peaks are 1,029 for Joe Riggs and 1,217 for Mike Swick. Joe Riggs has 2 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 5 victories, a 60.0% finish rate. Mike Swick has 5 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 70.0% of the time.

Joe Riggs stands 6' 0" with a reach of 70" and fights southpaw. Mike Swick is 6' 1" with a reach of 77", orthodox. That is a 7-inch reach advantage for Mike Swick. Joe Riggs is 44, Mike Swick is 47.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Joe Riggs has landed 165 significant strikes at 50.8% accuracy with 13 takedowns and 22:08 of control time. Mike Swick has landed 287 at 35.8% with 8 takedowns and 27:37 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Ben Saunders.

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Have Joe Riggs and Mike Swick fought before?

Yes. Joe Riggs and Mike Swick have fought once in the UFC. Mike Swick won by submission at UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie on May 27, 2006.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Joe Riggs or Mike Swick?

Mike Swick has more UFC wins: 10 to 5. Joe Riggs's UFC record is 5-7; Mike Swick's is 10-5.

KO/TKO wins: Joe Riggs 2, Mike Swick 5. Submission wins: Joe Riggs 1, Mike Swick 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Joe Riggs or Mike Swick?

Mike Swick is taller at 6'1", to Joe Riggs's 6'0" (1 inch). Mike Swick has the longer reach: 77 inches to 70.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.