5 Things You Didn’t Know About Matt Riddle’s MMA Career
4. He Won Four Fights In A Row Before Being Released From The UFC
While two of the victories would later be overturned due to failed drug tests (marijuana), Riddle was originally declared the victor in his last four UFC fights.
During that stretch, he defeated the likes of Henry Martinez and John Maguire respectively. While the previously mentioned competitors aren't exactly household names, winning four fights in a row in the world's top MMA promotion is no easy task.
Had Riddle not had his victories overturned, he would have been in the title picture. If the UFC had rankings back then, he likely would have been in the top ten — depending on how they viewed the no contests.
Riddle's overall record in the UFC was 7-3 (2). In truth, Riddle was more than just another UFC fighter, he was a legit contender - or would have been.