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Dante Rivera

16-7-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Dante Rivera holds a professional MMA record of 16-7-0. Dante Rivera has won 16 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: May 2, 2014. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
1974-12-08
Age
51
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 0-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.27per min
53% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.00per min
25% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed16%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Dante Rivera earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Gemiyale Adkins
    BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 118· May 2, 2014· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 8-7
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Lyman Good
    BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 95· Apr 4, 2013· Welterweight· 15-7 vs 15-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Dan Cramer
    New Jersey Regional· Jun 19, 2010· 15-6 vs 4-2
    DEC
  4. WIN
    vs Ryan Contaldi
    Universal Combat Championship· May 14, 2010· 14-6 vs 6-4
    SUB
  5. LOSS
    vs Herbert Goodman
    New Breed Fighters 28· Feb 26, 2010· Middleweight· 13-6 vs 15-7
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Justin Haskins
    Ring of Combat 27· Nov 20, 2009· Middleweight· 13-5 vs 5-4
    SUB
    R2 · 3:51
  7. WIN
    vs Lamont Lister
    Ring of Combat 24· Apr 17, 2009· Middleweight· 12-5 vs 5-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:25
  8. LOSS
    vs Paul Bradley
    Ring of Combat 22· Nov 21, 2008· Middleweight· 11-5 vs 10-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:34
  9. LOSS
    vs Matthew Riddle
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale· Jun 21, 2008· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 1-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Nissim Levy
    IFL 16: 2007 Semifinals· Aug 2, 2007· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R3 · 1:15
  11. WIN
    vs Alex Aquino
    CFFC 5 : Two Worlds, One Cage· Jun 23, 2007· 10-3 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:41
  12. LOSS
    vs Tim Kennedy
    IFL 9: Atlanta· Feb 23, 2007· 9-3 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:29
  13. WIN
    vs Erik Charles×1Title bout · Title win #1
    CFFC 3: Battleground· Jan 19, 2007· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R2 · 4:51
  14. WIN
    vs Eric Tavares
    New Jersey Regional· Sep 30, 2006· 8-2 vs 5-6
    TKO
  15. LOSS
    vs Mike Massenzio
    Reality Fighting 13· Aug 5, 2006· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 5-1
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Ronald Stallings×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Reality Fighting 11· Feb 11, 2006· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 3-2
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Jerry Spiegel×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Reality Fighting 10· Nov 19, 2005· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 6-12-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:26
  18. WIN
    vs Josh Pupa
    Reality Fighting 9· Aug 6, 2005· 5-1 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:59
  19. LOSS
    vs Lance Everson
    Reality Fighting 8· Apr 2, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 5-1
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Jose Rodriguez
    Ring of Combat 7· Nov 20, 2004· 4-0 vs 1-7
    TKO
    R2 · 4:37
  21. WIN
    vs Jay Handley
    Reality Fighting 7· Oct 16, 2004· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:00
  22. WIN
    vs Lionel Cortez
    Reality Fighting 6· Apr 3, 2004· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Chris Scanlon
    Sportfighting 1· Nov 9, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    UD

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1584▲10
Peak
1678Aug 2, 2007
Rated fights
23
15001600200320052007200920112013Nov 9, 2002 · 1528Apr 3, 2004 · 1549Oct 16, 2004 · 1584Nov 20, 2004 · 1604Apr 2, 2005 · 1577Aug 6, 2005 · 1610Nov 19, 2005 · 1625Feb 11, 2006 · 1641Aug 5, 2006 · 1621Sep 30, 2006 · 1637Jan 19, 2007 · 1660Feb 23, 2007 · 1631Jun 23, 2007 · 1662Aug 2, 2007 · 1678Jun 21, 2008 · 1643Nov 21, 2008 · 1622Apr 17, 2009 · 1636Nov 20, 2009 · 1654Feb 26, 2010 · 1647May 14, 2010 · 1654Jun 19, 2010 · 1660Apr 4, 2013 · 1576May 2, 2014 · 15841584

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Frequently asked questions

When does Dante Rivera fight next?

Dante Rivera has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Dante Rivera's record?

Dante Rivera's professional MMA record is 16-7-0.

Who is Dante Rivera fighting next?

Dante Rivera's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Dante Rivera fight last?

Dante Rivera most recently fought Gemiyale Adkins at Bellator MMA: Bellator 118 on Friday, May 2, 2014, WIN (Majority Decision).

What weight class does Dante Rivera fight in?

Dante Rivera fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Dante Rivera have?

Dante Rivera has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Dante Rivera?

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

How much does Dante Rivera weigh?

Dante Rivera weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

How old is Dante Rivera?

Dante Rivera is 51 years old (born Dec 8, 1974).

Where is Dante Rivera from?

Dante Rivera is from United States.