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Dante Rivera

16-7-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-1
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Dante Rivera holds a professional MMA record of 16-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 26 bouts on record. Dante Rivera has won 18 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Dante Rivera lands 2.27 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 21, 2008. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
1974-12-08
Age
51
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 16-7-0 · 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

Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1579▲11
Peak
1701Feb 7, 2008
Rated fights
26
150016001700200320052007200920112013Nov 9, 2002 · 1528Apr 3, 2004 · 1549Oct 16, 2004 · 1584Nov 20, 2004 · 1603Apr 2, 2005 · 1576Aug 6, 2005 · 1608Nov 19, 2005 · 1622Feb 11, 2006 · 1639Aug 5, 2006 · 1619Sep 30, 2006 · 1635Jan 19, 2007 · 1658Feb 23, 2007 · 1629Jun 23, 2007 · 1660Aug 2, 2007 · 1672Jan 27, 2008 · 1689Feb 7, 2008 · 1701Feb 22, 2008 · 1671Jun 21, 2008 · 1637Nov 21, 2008 · 1628Apr 17, 2009 · 1634Nov 20, 2009 · 1642Feb 26, 2010 · 1635May 14, 2010 · 1642Jun 19, 2010 · 1649Apr 4, 2013 · 1570May 2, 2014 · 15791579

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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 Matthew Riddle at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale on Saturday, June 21, 2008, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Dante Rivera fight in?

Dante Rivera fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Dante Rivera have?

Dante Rivera has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 9 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).

What is Dante Rivera's reach?

Dante Rivera has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

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.