Jorge “El Conquistador” Rivera is a 50 year old Male fighter from United States with a 20-9-0 pro MMA record. Rivera most recently fought Eric Schafer at UFC on FX 1 on Friday January 20, 2012. Jorge Rivera beat Eric Schafer by KO/TKO at 1:31 of Round 2 in the Middleweight division.
Jorge Rivera has 20 wins with a 80% finish rate, including 14 by knockout, 2 by submission, 4 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19-9-0 | Eric Schafer |
KO/TKO
R2 1:31
|
UFC on FX 1 | 2012-01-20 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-8-0 | Costas Philippou |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 133 | 2011-08-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-7-0 | Michael Bisping |
KO/TKO
R2 1:54
|
UFC 127 | 2011-02-26 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-7-0 | Nate Quarry |
KO/TKO
R2 0:29
|
UFC Fight Night 21 | 2010-03-31 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-7-0 | Rob Kimmons |
KO/TKO
R3 1:53
|
UFC 104 | 2009-10-24 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-7-0 | Nissen Osterneck |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 18 | 2009-04-01 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-6-0 | Martin Kampmann |
SUB
R1 2:44
|
UFC 85 | 2008-06-07 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-6-0 | Kendall Grove |
KO/TKO
R1 1:20
|
UFC 80 | 2008-01-19 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-5-0 | Terry Martin |
KO/TKO
R1 0:14
|
UFC 67 | 2007-02-03 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-5-0 | Edwin Dewees |
KO/TKO
R1 2:37
|
The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale | 2006-11-11 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-5-0 | Patrick Cote |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 4 | 2006-06-20 | Middleweight | TUF |
| Win | 13-5-0 | Timothy Williams |
KO/TKO
R1 3:50
|
Regional circuit | 2006-04-01 | WFL | |
| Loss | 13-4-0 | Chris Leben |
KO/TKO
R1 1:44
|
UFC Fight Night 3 | 2006-01-16 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-4-0 | Dennis Hallman |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 55 | 2005-10-07 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-4-0 | Marcelo Azevedo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2005-09-10 | CR | |
| Win | 10-4-0 | Danny Vega |
SUB
R1 0:47
|
Regional circuit | 2005-08-06 | WFL | |
| Loss | 10-3-0 | Anderson Silva |
KO/TKO
R2 3:53
|
Regional circuit | 2005-04-30 | CR | |
| Win | 9-3-0 | Alex Reid |
KO/TKO
R1 0:41
|
Regional circuit | 2005-02-26 | CR | |
| Loss | 9-2-0 | Rich Franklin |
SUB
R3 4:28
|
UFC 50 | 2004-10-22 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-2-0 | Mark Weir |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2004-07-10 | CR | |
| Win | 7-2-0 | James Gabert |
KO/TKO
R3 4:10
|
Regional circuit | 2004-04-30 | ||
| Loss | 7-1-0 | Lee Murray |
SUB
R1 1:45
|
UFC 46 | 2004-01-31 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 6-1-0 | David Loiseau |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 44 | 2003-09-26 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 5-1-0 | Solomon Hutcherson |
KO/TKO
R1 3:01
|
USMMA | 2003-05-03 | Light Heavyweight | USMMA |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Andy Lagden |
SUB
R1
|
Cage Warriors 2 | 2002-11-30 | Middleweight | CWFC |
| Win | 3-1-0 | Travis Lutter |
KO/TKO
R3 3:46
|
USMMA | 2002-09-21 | Light Heavyweight | USMMA |
| Win | 2-1-0 | Joe Nye |
KO/TKO
R1 0:52
|
USMMA | 2002-05-18 | Light Heavyweight | USMMA |
| Win | 1-1-0 | Brian Hawkins |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2002-03-22 | TFC | |
| Win | 0-1-0 | Elias Rivera |
KO/TKO
R1 6:50
|
Mass Destruction 3 | 2001-08-04 | Heavyweight | MD |
| Loss | 0-0-0 | Branden Lee Hinkle |
KO/TKO
R2 1:54
|
Regional circuit | 2001-06-23 | WEF |
Rivera made his professional debut against Branden Lee Hinkle on June 23, 2001, fighting on the regional circuit.
He lost his first MMA fight, losing to Branden Lee Hinkle who carried a 4-5-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Jorge Rivera lost to Branden Lee Hinkle by KO/TKO at 1:54 of Round 2.
Rivera made his debut in the UFC against David Loiseau on September 26, 2003, fighting on the main card of UFC 44: Undisputed having compiled a 6-1-0 professional MMA record.
Jorge Rivera beat David Loiseau by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Rivera has gone on to fight a total of 15 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 8-7-0.
After his UFC stint, Rivera took his next fight at on April 30, 2004, fighting against James Gabert on the of the regional circuit.
Jorge Rivera beat James Gabert by KO/TKO at 4:10 of Round 3.
After 2 fights outside of the promotion, Rivera returned to the UFC on October 22, 2004, fighting against Rich Franklin on the main card of UFC 50: The War of '04.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 9-2-0
Jorge Rivera lost to Rich Franklin by Submission at 4:28 of Round 3.
After 4 fights outside of the promotion, Rivera returned to the UFC on October 7, 2005, fighting against Dennis Hallman on the preliminary card of UFC 55: Fury.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 12-4-0
Jorge Rivera beat Dennis Hallman by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
After 2 fights outside of the promotion, Rivera returned to the UFC on November 11, 2006, fighting against Edwin Dewees on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 14-5-0
Jorge Rivera beat Edwin Dewees by KO/TKO at 2:37 of Round 1.
Rivera's last win came against Eric Schafer at UFC on FX 1 on Friday January 20, 2012. Jorge Rivera beat Eric Schafer by KO/TKO at 1:31 of Round 2.
Rivera is not currently booked for any fights.
Rivera's last loss came against Costas Philippou at UFC 133 on Saturday August 6, 2011. Jorge Rivera lost to Costas Philippou by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Rivera has fought 15 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 8-7-0.
Rivera has knocked out 14 opponents.
Rivera has submitted 2 opponents.
Rivera has been knocked out 5 times.
Rivera has been submitted 3 times.
