Jorge Rivera

"El Conquistador"

20-9-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-0

Last fight: Win vs Eric Schafer · TKO · Jan 20, 2012

20-9-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Eric SchaferTKO · R2 1:31

UFCUFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller·January 20, 2012

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Jorge Rivera holds a professional MMA record of 20-9-0. Rivera has won 20 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Rivera lands 3.27 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 0.91 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: January 20, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Feb 28, 1972
Age: 54
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

Career history

WIN
vs Eric Schafer
UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· Jan 20, 2012· Middleweight· 20-9 vs 12-7-2
TKO
R2 · 1:31
LOSS
vs Constantinos Philippou
UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz· Aug 6, 2011· Middleweight· 19-9 vs 8-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Michael Bisping
UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 27, 2011· Middleweight· 19-8 vs 21-3
TKO
R2 · 1:54
WIN
vs Nate Quarry
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· Mar 31, 2010· Middleweight· 19-7 vs 13-4
TKO
R2 · 0:29
WIN
vs Rob Kimmons
UFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Middleweight· 18-7 vs 20-5
TKO
R3 · 1:53
WIN
vs Nissen Osterneck
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· Apr 1, 2009· Middleweight· 17-7 vs 5-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Martin Kampmann
UFC 85: BEDLAM· Jun 7, 2008· Middleweight· 16-7 vs 14-1
SUB
R1 · 2:44
WIN
vs Kendall Grove
UFC 80: RAPID FIRE· Jan 19, 2008· Middleweight· 16-6 vs 8-5
TKO
R1 · 1:20
LOSS
vs Terry Martin
UFC 67: ALL OR NOTHING· Feb 3, 2007· Middleweight· 15-6 vs 15-3
TKO
R1 · 0:14
WIN
vs Edwin DeWees
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale· Nov 11, 2006· Middleweight· 15-5 vs 33-10
TKO
R1 · 2:37
WIN
vs Timothy Williams
World Fighting League· Apr 1, 2006· 14-5 vs 0-8
TKO
LOSS
vs Chris Leben
UFC Fight Night 3· Jan 16, 2006· Middleweight· 13-5 vs 12-2
TKO
R1 · 1:44
WIN
vs Dennis Hallman
UFC 55: Fury· Oct 7, 2005· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 40-11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcelo Azevedo
Cage Rage· Sep 10, 2005· 12-4 vs 3-4
DEC
WIN
vs Danny Vega
World Fighting League· Aug 6, 2005· 11-4 vs 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Anderson Silva
Cage Rage· Apr 30, 2005· 10-4 vs 15-3
TKO
WIN
vs Alex Reid
Cage Rage· Feb 26, 2005· 10-3 vs 7-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Rich Franklin
UFC 50: The War of 04· Oct 22, 2004· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 17-1
SUB
R3 · 4:28
WIN
vs Mark Weir
Cage Rage· Jul 10, 2004· 9-2 vs 12-5
TKO
WIN
vs James Gabert
Massachusetts Regional· Apr 30, 2004· 8-2 vs 5-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Lee Murray
UFC 46: Super Natural· Jan 31, 2004· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 8-1-1
SUB
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs David Loiseau
UFC 44: Undisputed· Sep 26, 2003· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 9-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Solomon Hutcherson
USMMA: Ring Of Fury 3· May 3, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 3-3
TKO
R1 · 3:01
WIN
vs Andy Lagden
Cage Warriors 2· Nov 30, 2002· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 5-1
SUB
WIN
vs Travis Lutter
USMMA: Ring Of Fury 2· Sep 21, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R3 · 3:46
WIN
vs Joe Nye
USMMA: Ring Of Fury 1· May 18, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:52
WIN
vs Brian Hawkins
Tournament Fighting Championships· Mar 22, 2002· 2-1 vs 2-2
TKO
WIN
vs Elias Rivera
Mass Destruction 3· Aug 4, 2001· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 6:50
LOSS
vs Branden Lee Hinkle
World Extreme Fighting· Jun 23, 2001· 0-1 vs 5-5
TKO

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 5% in division

Punch power98

Kick power55

Punch speed94

Kick speed52

Accuracy94

Takedowns92

Ground striking98

Submissions48

Chin70

Body strength93

Cardio68

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 20-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.27per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.42per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.91per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 8-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.27per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.42per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.91per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1733▲12
Peak: 1738Mar 31, 2010
Rated fights: 29

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jorge Rivera fight next?

Jorge Rivera has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Jorge Rivera's record?

Jorge Rivera's professional MMA record is 20-9-0.

Who is Jorge Rivera fighting next?

Jorge Rivera's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Jorge Rivera fight last?

Jorge Rivera most recently fought Eric Schafer at UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller on Friday, January 20, 2012, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Jorge Rivera fight in?

Jorge Rivera fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Jorge Rivera have?

Jorge Rivera has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Jorge Rivera?

Jorge Rivera is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Jorge Rivera weigh?

Jorge Rivera weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Jorge Rivera's reach?

Jorge Rivera has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Jorge Rivera?

Jorge Rivera is 54 years old (born Feb 28, 1972).

Where is Jorge Rivera from?

Jorge Rivera is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY