PHOENIX – Joe Riggs’ UFC comeback was over almost immediately after it began, as the MMA veteran injured himself on an early takedown attempt and tapped out to Ben Saunders. Riggs (40-15 MMA, 5-4 UFC) had just elevated Saunders (18-6-2 MMA, 6-3 UFC) into the air and slammed him to the mat when he submitted at the 0:57 mark of the first round. The welterweight fight was part of today’s UFC on FOX 13 event at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix.
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UFC on FOX 13 results: Joe Riggs’ injury gives Ben Saunders quick win – MMA Junkie