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Jorge Rivera

Jorge Rivera

“El Conquistador”

MiddleweightUnited States

20Wins
9Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: WLLWW

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Profile

Age
54 (born February 28, 1972)
Born in
Puerto Rico
Height
6' 1"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
8-7

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC8

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Decision 3

Losses in the UFC7

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.27 top 49%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.42
Striking accuracy50%Better than 68% of middleweights
Strike defense57%Better than 71% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.91 top 67%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.1
Takedown accuracy50%Better than 73% of middleweights
Takedown defense64%Better than 52% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Rivera last fought on January 20, 2012 (Win vs Eric Schafer). Rivera has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Jorge Rivera

Jorge Rivera "El Conquistador" is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Puerto Rico, United States, on February 28, 1972. Rivera stands 6' 1", has a 73" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Rivera turned professional in 2001, debuting with RSF. A 6-1 record outside the UFC came first. Rivera made a UFC debut at UFC 44: Undisputed in September 2003 and beat David Loiseau by decision. In the UFC, Rivera is 8-7 across 15 fights.

A finisher on the feet, Rivera has won 5 of 8 UFC fights by knockout.

Rivera's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller in January 2012, where Rivera beat Eric Schafer.

UFC fight history

  1. W

    Eric Schafer

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 1:31

    UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller

    Jan 20, 2012

    6Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Constantinos Philippou

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2

    Aug 6, 2011

    25Str 1TD 0KD
  3. L

    Michael Bisping

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head In Clinch · R2 1:54

    UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch

    Feb 26, 2011

    8Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Nate Quarry

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R2 0:29

    UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi

    Mar 31, 2010

    29Str 0TD 3KD
  5. W

    Rob Kimmons

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Guard · R3 1:53

    UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun

    Oct 24, 2009

    66Str 0TD 1KD
  6. W

    Nissen Osterneck

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann

    Apr 1, 2009

    29Str 4TD 1KD
  7. L

    Martin Kampmann

    Submission · Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard · R1 2:44

    UFC 85: Bedlam

    Jun 7, 2008

    2Str 0TD 0KD
  8. W

    Kendall Grove

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R1 1:20

    UFC 80: Rapid Fire

    Jan 19, 2008

    28Str 1TD 1KD
  9. L

    Terry Martin

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:14

    UFC 67: All or Nothing

    Feb 3, 2007

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  10. W

    Edwin DeWees

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 2:37

    The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale

    Nov 11, 2006

    24Str 0TD 1KD
  11. L

    Chris Leben

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:44

    UFC Fight Night 3

    Jan 16, 2006

    5Str 0TD 0KD
  12. W

    Dennis Hallman

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 55: Fury

    Oct 7, 2005

    51Str 0TD 0KD
  13. L

    Rich Franklin

    Submission · Armbar From Mount · R3 4:28

    UFC 50: The War Of '04

    Oct 22, 2004

    22Str 0TD 0KD
  14. L

    Lee Murray

    Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R1 1:45

    UFC 46: Supernatural

    Jan 31, 2004

    2Str 1TD 0KD
  15. W

    David Loiseau

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 44: Undisputed

    Sep 26, 2003

    80Str 0TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Jorge Rivera is 20-9 across 29 professional fights in 9 promotions, since a pro debut on June 23, 2001 (RSF). 14 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins20

  • KO/TKO 14
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 4

Pro losses9

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 1
Finish rate
80% of wins
Longest win streak
7

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC8-72003
Cage Rage3-12004
USMMA3-02002
WFL2-02005
CWFC1-02002
MMA1-02004
Mass Destruction1-02002
RSF0-12001
TFC FightZone1-02002

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Eric Schafer TKO (punches), R2 UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller Jan 20, 2012
L Costas Philippou Decision (split), R3 UFC 133 Aug 6, 2011
L Michael Bisping TKO (punches), R2 UFC 127 Feb 26, 2011
W Nate Quarry TKO (punches), R2 UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi Mar 31, 2010
W Rob Kimmons TKO (punches), R3 UFC 104 Oct 24, 2009
W Nissen Osterneck Decision (split), R3 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann Apr 1, 2009
L Martin Kampmann Submission (guillotine choke), R1 UFC 85 Jun 7, 2008
W Kendall Grove KO (punches), R1 UFC 80 Jan 19, 2008
L Terry Martin KO (punches), R1 UFC 67 Feb 3, 2007
W Edwin Dewees TKO (punches), R1 The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale Nov 11, 2006
W Timothy Williams TKO (punches), R1 WFL – Real: No Fooling Around Apr 1, 2006
L Chris Leben TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night 3 Jan 16, 2006
W Dennis Hallman Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 55 Oct 7, 2005
W Marcelo Azevedo Decision (unanimous), R3 Cage Rage 13 Sep 10, 2005
W Danny Vega Technical submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 WFL: Unleashed Aug 6, 2005
L Anderson Silva TKO (knees and punches), R2 Cage Rage 11 Apr 30, 2005
W Alex Reid KO (punches), R1 Cage Rage 10 Feb 26, 2005
L Rich Franklin Submission (armbar), R3 UFC 50 Oct 22, 2004
W Mark Weir TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Cage Rage 7 Jul 10, 2004
W James Gabert TKO (punches), R3 MMA: Eruption Apr 30, 2004
L Lee Murray Submission (triangle armbar), R1 UFC 46 Jan 31, 2004
W David Loiseau Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 44 Sep 26, 2003
W Solomon Hutcherson KO (punches), R1 USMMA 3: Ring of Fury May 3, 2003
W Andy Lagden Submission (rear naked choke), R1 CWFC 2 - Fists of Fury Nov 30, 2002
W Travis Lutter TKO (punches), R3 USMMA 2: Ring of Fury Sep 21, 2002
W Joe Nye TKO (punches), R1 USMMA 1: Ring of Fury May 18, 2002
W Brian Hawkins KO (punches), R1 TFC FightZone: Back in the Zone Mar 22, 2002
W Elias Rivera TKO (punches), R1 Mass Destruction 3 Mar 22, 2002
L Branden Lee Hinkle TKO (corner stoppage), R2 RSF 2: Attack at the Track Jun 23, 2001

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Jorge Rivera's record?

Jorge Rivera's professional MMA record is 20 wins, 9 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Jorge Rivera?

Jorge Rivera is 54 years old, born on February 28, 1972.

How tall is Jorge Rivera and what is their reach?

Jorge Rivera stands 6' 1" with a 73" reach.

Who did Jorge Rivera fight last?

Jorge Rivera beat Eric Schafer by KO/TKO at UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller on Jan 20, 2012.

Photo: Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura A. Mapes, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.