Jimmie Ernesto Rivera (born June 29, 1989) is an American professional

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...

and bare-knuckle boxer, currently signed to

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(BKFC). Prior to signing with BKFC, Rivera competed in the UFC's

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division, and achieved status as a top 5 UFC bantamweight contender. Rivera has formerly competed for Bellator, the World Series of Fighting, CFFC and

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, where he was the KOTC Bantamweight Champion.

Background

A native of

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wrestler.

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. 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

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against Willie Gates. Rivera won via submission in the third round. Rivera faced Nick Garcia on June 12, 2009, at

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. He defeated Garcia via unanimous decision.

King of the Cage

Rivera faced

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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

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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

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. 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

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. 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

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on July 18, 2015, at

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, 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

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on January 30, 2016, at

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. 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

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. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Rivera was expected to face

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on January 15, 2017, at

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. 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. Rivera faced Thomas Almeida on July 22, 2017, at

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. He won the fight by unanimous decision, extending his win streak to 20. Rivera was expected to face

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on December 30, 2017, at

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. However Cruz suffered a broken arm in training and had to pull out of the fight, and he was replaced by

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. On December 24, Lineker pulled out of the fight citing a tooth infection. After a failed negotiation with

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in attempt to remain on the card, Rivera announced that he will not compete at the event. Rivera faced

on June 1, 2018, in the main event at

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. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round due to a head kick and punches. This marked the first time Rivera has been finished in his professional MMA career. Rivera faced John Dodson on September 8, 2018, at

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Rivera faced

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on February 17, 2019, at

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. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Rivera faced

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on June 8, 2019, at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Rivera was scheduled to face Marlon Vera on February 8, 2020, at

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. However, Rivera pulled out of the fight on January 23 citing an injury. Promotion officials have not announced whether or not Vera would remain on the card against a replacement, or if the pairing with Rivera would remain intact and rescheduled for a future event. Rivera faced

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in a featherweight bout on July 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige. He won the fight via unanimous decision. A rematch against Pedro Munhoz was scheduled on January 30, 2021, at

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. On December 26, it was announced that the bout was moved to January 20, 2021, at

. The pairing was rescheduled once again in early January as they were moved to

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on February 13, 2021, due to undisclosed reasons. 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 is expected to remain intact and is tentatively expected to take place two weeks later at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane. Rivera lost the fight via unanimous decision. This bout earned him a '' Fight of the Night'' bonus award In August 2021, it was reported that Rivera finished his fight contract from UFC and was removed from UFC rankings pool.

Bare-knuckle boxing

In November 2021, it was announced that Rivera had signed an exclusive contract with

. Rivera made his debut against Howard Davis on June 24, 2022 at

event. The back-and-forth bout ended in a majority draw.

Championships and accomplishments

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** Fight of the Night (Two times) vs.

and Pedro Munhoz *

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** CFFC Bantamweight Championship (One time) *** One successful title defense *

** 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

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Bare knuckle boxing record

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Background

Mixed martial arts career

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

Bare-knuckle boxing

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Bare knuckle boxing record

See also

References

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