Jimmie Rivera

Jimmie Rivera
Born June 29, 1989[1]
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Other names El Terror
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight (135 lb)
Featherweight (145 lb)
Reach 65.0 in (165 cm)
Fighting out of Brooklyn, New York, United States
Team Team Tiger Schulmann
Years active 2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 15
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 11
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jimmie Rivera (born June 29, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in WSOF's bantamweight division.

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.[2]

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.[3]

Rivera faced Nick Garcia on June 12, 2009 at Bellator 11. He defeated Garcia via unanimous decision.[4]

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.[5]

Rivera made a title defense against Jared Papazian on February 3, 2011. After five rounds he won via unanimous decision and retained his belt.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8]

Rivera defended his belt once against Joel Roberts on September 14, 2012.[9]

Rivera was expected to face Anthony Leone on November 18, 2011.[10] It was rescheduled to happen on April 27, 2012, but for undisclosed reasons the fight was scrapped.[11]

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).[12]

Rivera faced Brian Kelleher on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).[13]

World Series of Fighting

Rivera faced Sidemar Honório on September 14, 2013 at WSOF 5.[14] He was able to come through after taking a significant amount of damage in the first round, and managed to recover in second and third rounds using his strength and wrestling skills. Rivera won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–1 Anthony Durnell TKO (punch) CFFC 43 - Webb vs. Good November 1, 2014 3 3:22 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–1 Cody Stevens Decision (unanimous) CFFC 35 - Heckman vs. Makashvili April 26, 2014 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–1 Sidemar Honório Decision (unanimous) WSOF 5 September 14, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–1 Brian Kelleher Decision (unanimous) Bellator 95 April 4, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 140 lb catchweight bout.[16]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–1 Jesse Brock Decision (unanimous) Bellator 83 December 7, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–1 Joel Roberts Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 42 September 14, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended ROC bantamweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Justin Hickey Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 41 June 15, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won ROC bantamweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Jared Papazian Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Empire February 3, 2011 5 5:00 San Bernardino, California, United States Defended KOTC 135 lb title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Abel Cullum Decision (split) KOTC: No Mercy September 17, 2010 5 5:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Won KOTC 135 lb title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Carlos David KO (punches) Ring of Combat 29 April 16, 2010 2 2:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Claudio Ledesma Decision (unanimous) UCC 1: Merciless March 19, 2010 3 5:00 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Nick Garcia Decision (unanimous) Bellator 11 June 12, 2009 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Willie Gates Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 2 April 10, 2009 3 3:17 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 Tyler Venice Technical submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 23 February 20, 2009 2 1:13 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 Jason McLean Decision (split) Ring of Combat 22 November 21, 2008 3 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Fernando Bernandino Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 21 September 12, 2008 2 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Greg Wolfe Submission (armbar) New Breed Fighters XIV June 21, 2008 1 1:27 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 David Duncan Submission (armbar) New Breed Fighters: House of Blues March 29, 2008 2 2:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Allen Cozze Submission (rear-naked choke) New Breed Fighters X February 9, 2008 2 1:48 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Andy Main Submission (rear-naked choke) New Breed Fighters IX December 28, 2007 3 0:46 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Pete DeYonker Decision (unanimous) New Breed Fighters November 21, 2007 3 N/A Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Mathew Beitz TKO New Breed Fighters: House of Blues September 28, 2007 1 0:37 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Thiago Carfi Decision (unanimous) New Breed Fighters August 24, 2007 3 N/A Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

References

  1. ↑ Jimmie Rivera's profile Bellator.com
  2. ↑ Jimmie Rivera's mixed martial arts record Mixedmartialarts.com
  3. ↑ Bellator II live results by Craig Jolicoeur (Bleacherreport.com) on April 10, 2009
  4. ↑ Bellator XI results and play-by-play by Chris Nelson (Bloodyelbow.com) on June 13, 2009
  5. ↑ KOTC: “No Mercy” live play-by-play & results by Robert Sargent (MMArising.com) on September 17, 2010
  6. ↑ King of the Cage "Empire" results Kingofthecage.com
  7. ↑ Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 14: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller' by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on September 21, 2011
  8. ↑ Uriah Hall, Jimmie Rivera win titles at Ring of Combat 41 by Bob Badders (MMAdiehards.com) on June 16, 2012
  9. ↑ Jimmie Rivera retains 135-pound strap, Ed Gordon drops LHW belt at ROC 42 by Lutfi Sariahmed (Sherdog.com) on September 15, 2012
  10. ↑ Ring of Combat 38: Jimmie Rivera vs. Anthony Leone Tapology.com
  11. ↑ Ring of Combat 40: Anthony Leone vs. Jimmie Rivera Tapology.com
  12. ↑ Bellator 83 results: live play-by-play & updates Sherdog.com (December 7, 2012)
  13. ↑ Bellator 95 results: Curran vs. Shamhalaev by Mike Chiappetta (MMAfighting.com) on April 4, 2013
  14. ↑ "WSOF 5 lineup set with addition of Glenn vs. Rofi, Dugulubgov vs. Osbourne, more". mmajunkie.com. August 26, 2013.
  15. ↑ World Series of Fighting 5 results: Arlovski edges Kyle MMAjunkie.com (September 14, 2013)
  16. ↑ Bellator 95 weigh-in results: Curran, Shamhalaev set for 145 title MMAjunkie.com (April 3, 2013)