Jimmie Rivera

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Jimmie Rivera
Jimmie Rivera at UFC Fight Night 143.jpg
Jimmie Rivera at UFC Fight Night 143 in Brooklyn, New York, United States
Born (1989-06-29) June 29, 1989 (age 35) [1]
Ramsey, New Jersey, United States
Other namesEl Terror
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) [2]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight
Reach68 in (173 cm) [3]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Manhattan, New York, United States
TeamTeam Tiger Schulmann
Rank3rd degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate under Tiger Schulmann [4]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins23
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision17
Losses5
By knockout1
By decision4
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.

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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]

Global Fight League

On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Rivera was signed by Global Fight League. [56]

Bare-knuckle boxing

In November 2021, it was announced that Rivera had signed an exclusive contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. [57]

Rivera made his debut against Howard Davis on June 24, 2022, at BKFC 26: Hollywood. [58] 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. [59]

Rivera faced Jeremy Stephens on December 2, 2023, at BKFC 56, [60] and lost by TKO due to doctor stoppage. [61]

Rivera faced two-time Bellator Featherweight World Champion Daniel Straus in the main event on May 11, 2024, at BKFC 61. [62] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [63]

Rivera was scheduled to compete for the BKFC Featherweight Championship against Kai Stewart in the main event on November 9, 2024 at BKFC on DAZN: Montana. [64] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [65]

Personal life

It was announced that Rivera graduated from New Jersey police academy on late January 2023. [66]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches23 wins5 losses
By knockout41
By submission20
By decision174
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–5 Pedro Munhoz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane February 27, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win23–4 Cody Stamann Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige July 16, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFeatherweight bout.
Loss22–4 Petr Yan Decision (unanimous) UFC 238 June 8, 201935:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss22–3 Aljamain Sterling Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez February 17, 201935:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win22–2 John Dodson Decision (unanimous) UFC 228 September 8, 201835:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss21–2 Marlon Moraes KO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201810:33 Utica, New York, United States
Win21–1 Thomas Almeida Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 201735:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win20–1 Urijah Faber Decision (unanimous) UFC 203 September 10, 201635:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win19–1 Iuri Alcântara Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader January 30, 201635:00 Newark, New Jersey, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win18–1 Pedro Munhoz Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 November 7, 201535:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win17–1 Marcus Brimage KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites July 18, 201511:29 Glasgow, Scotland
Win16–1Carson BeebeKO (punch)CFFC 48: Good vs. BurrellMay 9, 201510:16 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the CFFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win15–1Anthony DurnellTKO (punch)CFFC 43: Webb vs. GoodNovember 1, 201433:22 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the vacant CFFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win14–1Cody StevensDecision (unanimous)CFFC 35: Heckman vs. MakashviliApril 26, 201435:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win13–1Sidemar HonórioDecision (unanimous) WSOF 5 September 14, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win12–1 Brian Kelleher Decision (unanimous) Bellator 95 April 4, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Win11–1Jesse BrockDecision (unanimous) Bellator 83 December 7, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win10–1Joel RobertsDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 42September 14, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship.
Win9–1Justin HickeyDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 41June 15, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship.
Win8–1Jared PapazianDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Empire February 3, 201155:00 San Bernardino, California, United StatesDefended the KOTC Flyweight (135 lbs) Championship.
Win7–1 Abel Cullum Decision (split) KOTC: No Mercy September 17, 201055:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesWon the KOTC Flyweight (135 lbs) Championship.
Win6–1Carlos DavidKO (punches)Ring of Combat 29April 16, 201022:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–1 Claudio Ledesma Decision (unanimous)UCC 1: MercilessMarch 19, 201035:00 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Win4–1Nick GarciaDecision (unanimous) Bellator 11 June 12, 200935:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win3–1 Willie Gates Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 2 April 10, 200933:17 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win2–1Tyler VeniceTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 23February 20, 200921:13 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Loss1–1Jason McLeanDecision (split)Ring of Combat 22November 21, 200834:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win1–0Fernando BernandinoDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 21September 12, 200824:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0–1 Dennis Bermudez TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller September 21, 2011 (airdate)21:40Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPreliminary bout.

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Bare knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches2 wins3 losses
By knockout01
By decision22
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–2–1 Kai Stewart Decision (unanimous) BKFC on DAZN: Montana November 9, 202452:00 Billings, Montana, United StatesFor the BKFC Featherweight Championship.
Win2–1–1 Daniel Straus Decision (unanimous) BKFC 61 May 11, 202452:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Loss1–1–1 Jeremy Stephens TKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 56: Utah December 2, 202332:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesLightweight debut
Win1–0–1Bekhzod UsmonovDecision (unanimous) BKFC 43: Omaha May 19, 202352:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Draw0–0–1Howard DavisDraw (majority) BKFC 26: Hollywood June 24, 202252:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States

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