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| Jimmie Rivera | |
|---|---|
 Jimmie Rivera at UFC Fight Night 143 in Brooklyn, New York, United States | |
| Born | June 29, 1989[1] Ramsey, New Jersey, United States |
| Other names | El Terror |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[2] |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight Featherweight |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm)[3] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Team | Team Tiger Schulmann |
| Rank | 3rd degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate under Tiger Schulmann[4] |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 17 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jimmie Rivera (born June 29, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, currently signed to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Prior to signing with BKFC, Rivera competed in the UFC's Bantamweight division, and achieved status as a top 5 UFC bantamweight contender. Rivera has formerly competed for Bellator, the World Series of Fighting, CFFC and King of the Cage, where he was the KOTC Bantamweight Champion.
Background
A native of Ramsey, New Jersey, Rivera was a former Ramsey High School wrestler.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
A Tiger Schulmann MMA product, Jimmie Rivera started his career in 2007 when he was 18 years old. After compiling an undefeated 7–0 record as an amateur within only two years, he moved to professional mixed martial arts.[6]
As a professional, he fought only for New Jersey's promotion Ring of Combat before signing with Bellator in 2009.
Bellator Fighting Championships
Rivera made his debut on April 10, 2009, at Bellator 2 against Willie Gates. Rivera won via submission in the third round.[7]
Rivera faced Nick Garcia on June 12, 2009, at Bellator 11. He defeated Garcia via unanimous decision.[8]
King of the Cage
Rivera faced Abel Cullum on September 17, 2010, for the KOTC flyweight title. Rivera won via split decision (49-46 Rivera, 49-46 Rivera, 48-47 Cullum) after five rounds and became the new champion.[9]
Rivera made a title defense against Jared Papazian on February 3, 2011. After five rounds he won via unanimous decision and retained his belt.[10]
The Ultimate Fighter
Rivera appeared in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. He lost via TKO in the second round against Dennis Bermudez during the entry round.[11]
Return to Ring of Combat
Rivera returned to ROC on June 15, 2012, against Justin Hickey for the bantamweight title. He won the title via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in a three-round match.[12]
Rivera defended his belt once against Joel Roberts on September 14, 2012.[13]
Rivera was expected to face Anthony Leone on November 18, 2011.[14] It was rescheduled to happen on April 27, 2012, but for undisclosed reasons the fight was scrapped.[15]
Second Bellator run
Rivera faced Jesse Brock on December 7, 2012, at Bellator 83. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).[16]
Rivera faced Brian Kelleher on April 4, 2013, at Bellator 95. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).[17]
World Series of Fighting
Rivera faced Sidemar Honório on September 14, 2013, at WSOF 5.[18] He was able to come through after taking a significant amount of damage in the first round, and managed to recover in the second and third rounds using his strength and wrestling skills. Rivera won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).[19]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Rivera made his promotional debut and faced Marcus Brimage on July 18, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 72, replacing an injured Ian Entwistle.[20] He won the fight via KO in the first round.[21]
Rivera faced Pedro Munhoz on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77.[22] He won the fight via split decision.[23]
Rivera faced Iuri Alcântara on January 30, 2016, at UFC on Fox 18.[24] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[25] The win also earned Rivera his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[26]
Rivera faced Urijah Faber on September 10, 2016, at UFC 203.[27] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[28]
Rivera was expected to face Bryan Caraway on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103.[29] However, Caraway pulled out of the fight citing an injury, and Rivera rejected the replacement Marlon Vera due to the lack of rank and relevance in the division.[30]
Rivera faced Thomas Almeida on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25.[31] He won the fight by unanimous decision, extending his win streak to 20.[32]
Rivera was expected to face Dominick Cruz on December 30, 2017, at UFC 219. However Cruz withdrew from the fight after he suffered a broken arm in training[33] and was replaced by John Lineker.[34] On December 24, Lineker pulled out of the fight citing a tooth infection.[35] After a failed negotiation with Marlon Moraes in an attempt to remain on the card, Rivera announced that he would not compete at the event.[36]
Rivera faced Marlon Moraes on June 1, 2018, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 131.[37] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round due to a head kick and punches.[38] This marked the first time Rivera had been finished in his professional MMA career.
Rivera faced John Dodson on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228.[39] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[40]
Rivera faced Aljamain Sterling on February 17, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 1.[41] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[42]
Rivera faced Petr Yan on June 8, 2019, at UFC 238.[43] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[44]
Rivera was scheduled to face Marlon Vera on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247.[45] However, Rivera pulled out of the fight on January 23 citing an injury.[46]
Rivera faced Cody Stamann in a featherweight bout on July 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.[47] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[48]
A rematch against Pedro Munhoz was scheduled on January 30, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.[49] On December 26, it was announced that the bout was moved to January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.[50] The pairing was rescheduled once again in early January as they were moved to UFC 258 on February 13, 2021, due to undisclosed reasons.[51] During the week leading up to the event, the bout was delayed again due to a positive COVID-19 test for someone within the two camps. The pairing remained intact and instead took place on February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane.[52] Rivera lost the fight via unanimous decision.[53] This bout earned him a Fight of the Night bonus award.[54]
In August 2021, it was reported that Rivera had finished his fight contract and was removed from the UFC roster.[55]
Bare-knuckle boxing
In November 2021, it was announced that Rivera had signed an exclusive contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.[56]
Rivera made his debut against Howard Davis on June 24, 2022, at BKFC 26: Hollywood.[57] The back-and-forth bout ended in a majority draw.
Rivera faced Bekhzod Usmonov on May 19, 2023, at BKFC 43, and won the bout via unanimous decision.[58]
Rivera faced Jeremy Stephens on December 2, 2023, at BKFC 56,[59] and lost by TKO due to doctor stoppage.[60]
Rivera faced two-time Bellator Featherweight World Champion Daniel Straus in the main event on May 11, 2024, at BKFC 61.[61] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[62]
Personal life
It was announced that Rivera graduated from New Jersey police academy on late January 2023.[63]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Iuri Alcântara and Pedro Munhoz[54]
- Cage Fury Fighting Championships
- CFFC Bantamweight Championship (One time)[64][65]
- One successful title defense[66]
- CFFC Bantamweight Championship (One time)[64][65]
- King of the Cage
- KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
- Ring of Combat
- ROC Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
Mixed martial arts record
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
[67]
Bare knuckle boxing record
See also
References
- ^ Jimmie Rivera's profile Bellator.com
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Bisping vs. Leites". UFC.com. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
- ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- ^ "Jimmie Rivera | UFC". UFC.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ^ "UFC: Ramsey native Jimmie Rivera on the UFC stage at Prudential".
- ^ Jimmie Rivera's mixed martial arts record Mixedmartialarts.com
- ^ Bellator II live results by Craig Jolicoeur (Bleacherreport.com) on April 10, 2009
- ^ Bellator XI results and play-by-play by Chris Nelson (Bloodyelbow.com) on June 13, 2009
- ^ KOTC: “No Mercy” live play-by-play & results by Robert Sargent (MMArising.com) on September 17, 2010
- ^ King of the Cage "Empire" results Archived 2011-03-17 at the Wayback Machine Kingofthecage.com
- ^ Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 14: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller' by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on September 21, 2011
- ^ Uriah Hall, Jimmie Rivera win titles at Ring of Combat 41 by Bob Badders (MMAdiehards.com) on June 16, 2012
- ^ Jimmie Rivera retains 135-pound strap, Ed Gordon drops LHW belt at ROC 42 by Lutfi Sariahmed (Sherdog.com) on September 15, 2012
- ^ Ring of Combat 38: Jimmie Rivera vs. Anthony Leone Tapology.com
- ^ Ring of Combat 40: Anthony Leone vs. Jimmie Rivera Tapology.com
- ^ Bellator 83 results: live play-by-play & updates Sherdog.com (December 7, 2012)
- ^ Bellator 95 results: Curran vs. Shamhalaev by Mike Chiappetta (MMAfighting.com) on April 4, 2013
- ^ "WSOF 5 lineup set with addition of Glenn vs. Rofi, Dugulubgov vs. Osbourne, more". mmajunkie.com. August 26, 2013.
- ^ World Series of Fighting 5 results: Arlovski edges Kyle MMAjunkie.com (September 14, 2013)
- ^ Staff (2015-07-01). "Jimmie Rivera replaces Entwistle, meets Marcus Brimage at UFC Fight Night 72". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
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- ^ Damon Martin (2016-09-10). "Jimmie Rivera earns biggest career win with decision over Urijah Faber". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ^ Damon Martin (2016-11-29). "Jimmie Rivera vs. Bryan Caraway likely for UFC Fight Night in Phoenix". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
- ^ John Morgan (2017-01-08). "Jimmie Rivera withdraws from UFC Fight Night 103 after picking Marlon Vera over John Dodson". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
- ^ Mark La Monica (2017-05-09). "Jimmie Rivera vs. Thomas Almeida booked for UFC on Fox 25 on Long Island". newsday.com. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
- ^ "UFC on FOX 25 results: Jimmie Rivera's winning streak at 20 after decision vs. Thomas Almeida". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-23. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
- ^ Mookie Alexander (2017-11-08). "Dominick Cruz injured, out of UFC 219 fight vs. Jimmie Rivera". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2017-11-09.
- ^ "John Lineker steps in to face Jimmie Rivera at UFC 219". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-11-22.
- ^ "John Lineker out of UFC 219 fight with Jimmie Rivera". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-12-24.
- ^ Staff (2017-12-26). "After Marlon Moraes drama, Jimmie Rivera apparently throws in towel on UFC 219". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
- ^ Ariel Helwani (2018-02-23). "Jimmie Rivera vs. Marlon Moraes in the works for UFN Utica main event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 131 results: Marlon Moraes head kicks Jimmie Rivera for stunning KO in 33 seconds". MMA Junkie. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ Dave Doyle (2018-06-14). "Jimmie Rivera vs John Dodson Set For UFC 228". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "UFC 228 results: Jimmie Rivera takes tedious decision over John Dodson". MMAjunkie. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
- ^ DNA, MMA (12 December 2018). "Lang verwachte partij tussen Jimmie Rivera en Aljamain Sterling tijdens UFC Phoenix". Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ^ "UFC on ESPN 1 results: Aljamain Sterling scintillating, shuts out Jimmie Rivera". MMAjunkie. 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ Staff (2019-04-04). "Jimmie Rivera vs. Petr Yan targeted for UFC 238". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
- ^ "UFC 238 results: Petr Yan nearly finishes Jimmie Rivera twice, calls for title shot". MMA Junkie. 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (2019-12-07). "Jimmie Rivera, Marlon Vera agree to bantamweight showdown at UFC 247". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
- ^ Nolan King (2020-01-23). "Jimmie Rivera injured, out of UFC 247 fight vs. Marlon Vera". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- ^ Mike Heck (2020-07-07). "Jimmie Rivera vs. Cody Stamann added to July 15 UFC event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2020-07-15). "UFC Fight Island 1 Results: Jimmie Rivera Wins Grueling Fight Against Cody Stamann". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- ^ "Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera 2 added to UFC Fight Night on Jan. 30". MMA Junkie. 2020-11-21. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ^ Aaron Malone (2020-12-23). "Mike Jackson makes UFC return following CM Punk win, Fight Island card scrapped - Fight announcement roundup". fightful.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz (2021-01-07). "Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera rematch rescheduled for UFC 258". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz (2021-02-09). "Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera off UFC 258, fight to be rescheduled for later date". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Gibbons, Justin (2021-02-27). "UFC Vegas 20 Results: Pedro Munhoz's Calf Kicks Crucial in Decision Over Rivera". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-02-28.
- ^ a b Haynes, Stephie (27 February 2021). "UFC Vegas 20 bonuses: Munhoz-Rivera take FOTN honors". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Simon, Zane (2021-08-23). "Demian Maia removed from UFC roster after fighting out contract". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ Evan Wheeler (November 2, 2021). "Jimmie Rivera Signs With BKFC". Fightful.com. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Ex-UFC contender Jimmie Rivera to make BKFC debut vs. Howard Davis on June 24". MMA Junkie. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
- ^ "BKFC 43 highlights and results: Houston Alexander guts past Jeremy Smith in rugged main event war". badlefthook.com.
- ^ "Jimmie Rivera expecting a "brawl" against Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 56: "I'm going in there for a war"". bjpenn.com.
- ^ "BKFC 56 results: Jeremy Stephens cuts Jimmie Rivera with one punch, wins by doctor's stoppage TKO". mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
- ^ "BKFC 61 results: Jimmie Rivera out-battles Daniel Straus; Mike Trizano wows with 62-second knockout". MMA Junkie. 12 May 2024.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (12 May 2024). "BKFC 61 photos: Jimmie Rivera bests Daniel Straus, Michael Trizano KO's Louie Lopez". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ "UFC veteran Jimmie Rivera graduates from New Jersey police academy". MMA Junkie. 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
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