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Jorge
Rivera
19-9-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 16 fights.
Record: 19-9-0
Summary: Well rounded

Fighter Info

Nickname: El Conquistador
From: Framingham, Massachussetts USA
Fights Out Of: Milford, MA USA
Age: 41
Height: 6' 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
761
50% Successful
378
Types of Successful Strikes
0
378
30%
44% Clinch
26%
114
165
99
Striking Defense
57
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
14
50% Successful
7
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
1
5
4
Takedown Defense
64
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Win
 Jorge Rivera Jan 20, 2012
6 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Eric Schafer 6 2 0 3
Loss
 Jorge Rivera Aug 6, 2011
25 1 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Costa Philippou 35 2 1 2
Loss
 Michael Bisping Feb 26, 2011
50 3 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Jorge Rivera 8 0 0 0
Win
 Nate Quarry Mar 31, 2010
19 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Jorge Rivera 29 0 0 0
Win
 Jorge Rivera Oct 24, 2009
66 0 0 2 R3 KO/TKO
Rob Kimmons 23 1 0 1
Win
 Jorge Rivera Apr 1, 2009
29 4 0 1 R3 Decision - Split
Nissen Osterneck 35 1 1 2
Loss
 Martin Kampmann Jun 7, 2008
4 1 2 2 R1 Submission
Watch
Jorge Rivera 2 0 1 0
Win
 Jorge Rivera Jan 19, 2008
28 1 0 1 R1 KO/TKO
Kendall Grove 0 0 0 0
Loss
 Terry Martin Feb 3, 2007
4 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Jorge Rivera 1 0 0 0
Win
 Jorge Rivera Nov 11, 2006
24 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Edwin Dewees 6 0 0 0
Loss
 Chris Leben Jan 16, 2006
10 1 0 1 R1 KO/TKO
Jorge Rivera 5 0 0 0
Win
 Jorge Rivera Oct 7, 2005
51 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Dennis Hallman 12 1 2 1
Loss
 Anderson Silva
Cage Rage 11: Face Off
Apr 30, 2005
49 1 0 1 R2 KO/TKO
Jorge Rivera 16 0 0 0
Loss
 Rich Franklin Oct 22, 2004
41 3 1 5 R3 Submission
Jorge Rivera 22 0 0 0
Loss
 Lee Murray Jan 31, 2004
0 0 2 0 R1 Submission
Jorge Rivera 2 1 0 1
Win
 Jorge Rivera Sep 26, 2003
80 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
David Loiseau 35 0 0 0
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Biography

TRAINING: A typical training day is strength & conditioning with some form of sparring.

When and why did you start training for fighting? March 1997... I liked it.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Undefeated as an amateur including a win over Tim Sylvia

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Hook n Shoot and Ring of Fury middleweight champion.

Do you have any heroes? Dad

What is your favorite technique? Whichever one wins a fight for me.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To be competing at the top tier of my profession.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Construction worker... Laborer's Local 609 in Framingham, Massachusetts.

•    Has fought all the top middleweights of this era, including Anderson Silva, Rich Franklin, Travis Lutter, Michael Bisping, David Loiseau, and Chris Leben.

•    Has 13 wins by KO or TKO.

•    Is a veteran of 14 UFC fights.

Career

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