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Jeremiah Riggs was born on 17 December, 1982 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Jeremiah Riggs's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?

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Age 41 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 17 December 1982
Birthday 17 December
Birthplace Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Nationality American

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Jeremiah Riggs Height, Weight & Measurements

At 41 years old, Jeremiah Riggs height is 6ft 0in and Weight 180 lb.

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Height 6ft 0in
Weight 180 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Jeremiah Riggs Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jeremiah Riggs worth at the age of 41 years old? Jeremiah Riggs’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from American. We have estimated Jeremiah Riggs's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1982

Jeremiah Riggs (born December 12, 1982) is an American professional wrestler, and mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.

2005

After leaving the Army in 2005, Riggs worked around Mississippi driving trucks for a living; even owning his own trucking business.

Riggs made his professional debut against Craig Sjoerdsma in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Riggs won the fight via submission from strikes in the first round.

Riggs then fought Robert Thompson for the Southern Fighting Alliance middleweight title belt.

The fight lasted all 5 rounds, and Riggs narrowly lost a decision.

During the fight, one of Riggs' front teeth was knocked out.

2007

A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Riggs has made a name for himself mainly fighting in the Midwest, and his home state of Mississippi.

He was a competitor on SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest as well as a contestant on WWE Tough Enough.

Riggs was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

He is the son of an E-9 who served four years in the Coast Guard followed by 31 years in the National Guard.

Riggs attended his local high school, playing baseball and football, lettering in both sports.

After graduating high school Riggs went on to enroll into Mississippi Delta Community College where he was on the football team.

Upon graduating from college Riggs signed up with the United States Army and served a tour in Afghanistan with the 1st Ranger Battalion.

In 2007 Riggs sold his trucking company and moved to San Jose to train MMA with Frank Shamrock.

Riggs was set to become part of the San Jose Razorclaws, an International Fight League team coached by Shamrock, but the team was disbanded by the IFL before the season began.

After the IFL dissolved Riggs was invited to be a part of season seven of The Ultimate Fighter.

Riggs was paired against Dan Cramer in a preliminary match-up to see who obtained entry into the house.

Riggs lost a decision, but earned the respect of UFC President Dana White and Quinton Jackson.

After filming on TUF Riggs moved to Granite City, Illinois to train with Matt Hughes at The HIT Squad.

Riggs took a fight against up-and-comer Dom O'Grady, losing the fight via submission late in the last round of the fight.

2008

The loss was the start of a four-fight losing streak stretching from 2008 to 2010.

During that time he saw defeat from soon-to-be teammate Ken Jackson, and future UFC fighter John Salter.

2010

Riggs broke the streak in February 2010 after pulling off an impressive triangle choke submission over Jesse Beale.

After suffering his last loss Riggs went on a five fight winning streak; with wins coming inside the Bellator Fighting Championships, and Strikeforce.

2011

In 2011, Riggs officially retired from MMA to pursue a career in professional wrestling.

In March 2011, he was announced as one of the fourteen contestants for the return of WWE Tough Enough on the USA Network.

Throughout the show, Riggs was complimented on his heart and athleticism.

He was nicknamed "MMA" by the trainers because of his mixed martial arts background.

Along with Martin, he was one of just two contestants to not get stuck in the bottom three.

Riggs finished third on the show, being eliminated in week nine because of his inexperience inside the ring.

In May 2011, Riggs made his debut for Florida Championship Wrestling, the developmental territory for the WWE.

He defeated Peter Orlov in his first match as a part of the Tough Enough finale.

2012

On March 16, 2012, Riggs officially came out of retirement at Bellator 61 in Bossier City, Louisiana to fight Trey Houston in a "Middleweight Tournament Qualifier".

2015

In 2015 Riggs walked away from MMA and pursued a career in bull riding, competing on small circuits in the midwest and southeast United States.

After competing on The Ultimate Fighter Riggs was selected to go on VH1's hit reality show Daisy of Love.

In an MMA fight arranged by the show's producers, Riggs defeated VH1 reality personality "12 Pack" which saw 12 Pack suffer a broken nose and sent to the hospital.

Riggs finished fifth on the show.

When filming of Daisy of Love ended, Riggs was selected to be a part of another VH1 series I Love Money 3

Riggs began his professional wrestling career training with Dutch Mantel in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.