Matt Riddle vs Dan Cramer in the works for UFC 101 on August 8

by Jesse Holland on Mar 25, 2009 12:15 PM EDT

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 cast clown, Matt Riddle (2-0), will collide with fellow TUF 7 teammate Dan Cramer (1-0) at UFC 101, tentatively scheduled for the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on August 8 according to FiveOuncesOfPain.

Riddle — who on the show joked that he still lived with his mother, didn’t have a driver’s license and much more — is perhaps best known for shattering Dan Simmler’s jaw in the opening of the show, which coach Quinton "Rampage" Jackson quipped was the "Knockout of the Century."

He was bounced out of the tournament-style show courtesy of a Tim Credeur armbar. He rebounded to score a unanimous decision win over Dante Rivera at the TUF 7 Finale back in June and followed that up by outpointing Steve Bruno at Fight Night 17 this past February.

Riddle now trains at Arizona Combat Sports alongside WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner, CB Dolloway, Ryan Bader and others, proving that he is serious about improving his mixed martial arts skills.

His opponent, Cramer — also saw his run at the TUF 7 crown halted by a Tim Credeur submission.

The American Top Team (ATT) member was invited back to compete on the undercard of UFC 94: "St. Pierre vs. Penn 2" against Matt Arroyo in January 2009, winning a split decision and giving "No Regard" no job.

UFC 101 is expected to feature a major title fight, as well as a co main event between former UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy "The Natural" Couture as he locks horns with former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira. Additionally, Thiago Silva and ex-205-pound kingpin Forrest Griffin are also expected to hook ‘em up.

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My two favorite cast members from that season. I think cramer is a better fighter though.

by Dragon on Mar 25, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I like both of them.

Love Riddle and his personality and Dan Cramer is from CT!

Riddle’s wrestling advatage should be enough for him to win this fight.

by ViolentMike on Mar 25, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

riddle by superior wrestling (aka LnP) unless he can utilise good GnP

by ufcaddict on Mar 25, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I really hate these TUF matches,The UFC needs to stop being so worried about making money because they are already filthy rich and need to try and get some real talent in here!!

by NM on Mar 25, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Riddle on this one. He’s our boy here in the office! Riddle via whatever. War Riddler!!

by Syd[a.k.a."Martial Fartist"] on Mar 26, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions

vM: THis is a very exciting undercard match up that we will get to see Live and in person from the Wachovia center in the home home of the fIGHTING phillies and the city with two of the most promising YOung NBA players….mr. Maurresse Speights, and Sir tHadeus YOung, the future of the NBA!

Enough gloating about how great Philly is….I look forward to watching these two Lunatics slug it out in person. 2 promising young fighters, both from great camps…LETS GET IT ON!!!

Jesse HOlland: why are you still reporting that this card could have Nog/Couture, Forrest/Silva? Are those fights actually still a possibility for Philadelphia…I was under the impression that Oregon was getting a card for sure, and if thats the case, no way that Randy, and Forrest miss that card!

by john on Mar 26, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

In charge of friends of Dan from CT. Riddle may have the wrestling but Dan is the tougher fighter, no hype , not a big mouth , what you see is what you get.
Got no publicity on the show because he didin’t act like a jerk. I think his intelligence and determination will bring on a win.
And by the way he lives with his friends and has a driver’s license. I think the UFC should be proud of all the smart guys they have fightig

by winnerp on May 13, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I heard that PENN vs. FLORIAN is supposed to headline this card!

by ja434650 on Mar 25, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions

yeah it was on the site a few weeks ago

but ill take riddle, cramer never really impressed me

by Jared on Mar 25, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Brilliant minds think alike Jared. I also am taking Riddle on this one. I never really liked Cramer anyway. talk about bias, hehe!

by Syd[a.k.a."Martial Fartist"] on Mar 26, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Cramer rules, just isn’t a big mouth

by winnerp on May 13, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

matt riddle is bigger, stronger, and better. should get the win easily.

by Toad on Mar 25, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions

Did any of you see Riddle’s hair last fight?

Beautiful

by Brandon on Mar 25, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

penn vs. florian is the likely headliner, but randy couture vs. nogureia will not be on this card they will headline ufc 102 in portland at the end of august.

by matt on Mar 25, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa Matt.. where did you hear that?? that would be pretty shitty for us in Philly.. still gonna be a kick ass card but was lookin forward to seeing capt. america and Griffin on this card.

UFC in PHILLY!!!

by charr552 on Mar 25, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

Amen brother.

by DB on Mar 25, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

excuse me: BOTH capt america and griffin on this card

by charr552 on Mar 25, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

on 102 :P
but damn thats awesome trainer and protigee on the same card in damn good fights

im buying !

by Jared on Mar 25, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I read that the Griffin/Silva fight could be moved to 102 in Portland as well. The Couture/Nog bout is definitely happening in Portland.

by Jeremyjackson on Mar 25, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

isnt that where couture is from?

by brendan on Mar 25, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

101 is penn vs florian
102 is nog couture vs big nog and forrest vs silva

by bryant on Mar 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

nooo wayyy riddle is going to lose in philly his hometown is only 2 hours away…riddle by unanimous decision…the only thing cramer has got going for him are the looks in this fight …

by wm133 on Mar 26, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions

Hey,
Dan is tougher and definitely the better fighter. He just isn’t a big mouth , no hype , what you see is what you get.
He also has a license and lives with friends. I think the UFC SHOULD ADVERTISE ALL THE SMART GUYS THY HAVE FIGHTING instead of the others.

by winnerp on May 13, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions