Other names El Terror Reach 65.0 in (165 cm) Nationality American Name Jimmie Rivera | Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Wins by knockout 4 Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) | |
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Division Bantamweight (135 lb)Featherweight (145 lb) | ||
Jimmie rivera reflects on gritty win at ufc fight night 77
Jimmie Ernesto Rivera (born June 29, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist of Puerto Rican descent, who competes in UFC's bantamweight division.
Contents
- Jimmie rivera reflects on gritty win at ufc fight night 77
- Ufc fight night 77 jimmie rivera was worried about judges in brazil
- Early career
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- King of the Cage
- The Ultimate Fighter
- Return to Ring of Combat
- Second Bellator run
- World Series of Fighting
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Mixed martial arts
- References
Ufc fight night 77 jimmie rivera was worried about judges in brazil
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.
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.
Rivera faced Nick Garcia on June 12, 2009 at Bellator 11. He defeated Garcia via unanimous decision.
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.
Rivera made a title defense against Jared Papazian on February 3, 2011. After five rounds he won via unanimous decision and retained his belt.
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.
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.
Rivera defended his belt once against Joel Roberts on September 14, 2012.
Rivera was expected to face Anthony Leone on November 18, 2011. It was rescheduled to happen on April 27, 2012, but for undisclosed reasons the fight was scrapped.
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).
Rivera faced Brian Kelleher on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
World Series of Fighting
Rivera faced Sidemar Honório on September 14, 2013 at WSOF 5. 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).
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. He won the fight via KO in the first round.
Rivera faced Pedro Munhoz on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77. He won the fight via split decision.
Rivera faced Iuri Alcântara on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18. He won the fight by unanimous decision. The win also earned Rivera his first Fight of the Night bonus award.
Rivera faced Urijah Faber on September 10, 2016 at UFC 203. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Rivera was expected to face Bryan Caraway on January 15, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 103. However, Caraway pulled out of the fight citing a injury, and Rivera rejected the replacement Marlon Vera due to the lack of rank and relevance in the division.
Rivera faced Thomas Almeida on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25. He won the fight by unanimous decision, extending his win streak to 20.