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Francisco Rivera
Fighter

Francisco Rivera

"Cisco"
16-12-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
pro-combat-jj 0-1
NEXT FIGHT

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CAREER SUMMARY

Francisco Rivera holds a professional MMA record of 16-12-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 31 bouts on record. Francisco Rivera has won 16 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Francisco Rivera lands 4.07 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.01 takedowns per 15 minutes. Francisco Rivera also has 1 recorded combat-jj bout. Most recent fight: July 31, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1981-10-08
Age
44
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Whittier, California, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Fast Hands
98 · top 3% in division
Granite Base
95 · top 1% in division
Punch power97
Kick power56
Punch speed98
Kick speed78
Accuracy95
Takedowns69
Ground striking64
Submissions65
Chin84
Body strength95
Cardio95

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 11-7-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.07per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.16per min
68% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.01per 15 min
63% success
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Francisco Rivera has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs John Lineker · UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2Sep 5, 2015

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Francisco Rivera earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Jesse Strader
    UNF 33· May 9, 2026· Featherweight· 16-11 vs 8-4
    SUB
    R1 · 4:01
  2. LOSS
    vs Albert Morales
    UNF 21· Nov 30, 2024· Featherweight· 16-10 vs 16-9-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:44
  3. NC
    vs Jesse Strader
    UNF 16· Feb 24, 2024· Featherweight· 16-10 vs 7-3
    NC
    R2 · 0:27
  4. WIN
    vs Josh Wang-Kim
    UNF 9· Jul 1, 2023· Featherweight· 15-10 vs 5-2
    UD
  5. NC
    vs Ricky Bandejas
    XMMA 6: Bash at the Beach· May 3, 2023· Catchweight· 15-10 vs 15-7
    NC
    R2 · 0:58
  6. LOSS
    vs Cody Gibson
    UNF 3· Nov 19, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-9 vs 18-8
    SUB
    R3 · 2:42
  7. WIN
    vs Teruto Ishihara
    UNF 2· Aug 20, 2022· Featherweight· 14-9 vs 12-9-3
    UD
  8. LOSS
    vs John Dodson
    XMMA 4: Bl4ck Magic· Apr 2, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-8 vs 21-13
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs David Martinez
    Combate Global· May 29, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-7 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:17
  10. WIN
    vs Nohelin Hernandez
    Combate Global· May 29, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-7 vs 11-4
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Adam Martinez
    Combate Global· May 29, 2021· Bantamweight· 12-7 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:39
  12. WIN
    vs Ryan Lilley
    XMMA 1: Vick vs. Fialho· Jan 30, 2021· Featherweight· 11-7 vs 10-6
    TKO
    R1 · 4:03
  13. LOSS
    vs Erik Perez
    UFCUFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley· Jul 31, 2016· Bantamweight· 11-6 vs 15-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. LOSS
    vs Brad Pickett
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Bantamweight· 11-5 vs 25-11
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. LOSS
    vs John Lineker
    UFCUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Bantamweight· 11-4 vs 25-7
    SUB
    R1 · 2:08
    FOTN
  16. WIN
    vs Alex Caceres
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· Jun 6, 2015· Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 10-7
    TKO
    R1 · 0:21
  17. LOSS
    vs Urijah Faber
    UFCUFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· Dec 6, 2014· Bantamweight· 10-3 vs 31-7
    SUB
    R2 · 1:34
  18. LOSS
    vs Takeya Mizugaki
    UFCUFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 19-7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs George Roop
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 14-9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:20
  20. WIN
    vs Edwin Figueroa
    UFCUFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Bantamweight· 8-2 vs 9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:20
  21. NC
    vs Roland Delorme
    UFCUFC 149: Faber vs Barao· Jul 21, 2012· Bantamweight· 8-2 vs 8-1
    Overturned
    R1 · 4:19
  22. WIN
    vs Alex Soto
    UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· May 15, 2012· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 6-1-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  23. WIN
    vs Antonio Duarte
    Tachi PF 12· Mar 9, 2012· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 15-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:15
  24. WIN
    vs Brad McDonald
    Tachi PF 11· Dec 2, 2011· Catchweight· 5-2 vs 7-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:40
  25. LOSS
    vs Reuben Duran
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale· Jun 4, 2011· Bantamweight· 5-1 vs 7-3-1
    SUB
    R3 · 1:57
  26. LOSS
    vs Erik Koch
    WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 11, 2010· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:36
  27. WIN
    vs Fernando Bernstein
    California Regional· Jan 24, 2010· 4-0 vs 3-3
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Aaron Arana
    California Regional· Aug 15, 2009· 3-0 vs 2-0
    DEC
  29. WIN
    vs Johnny Gomez
    California Regional· May 16, 2009· 2-0 vs 0-1
    DEC
  30. WIN
    vs Chris Drumm
    California Xtreme Fighting· Oct 30, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
  31. WIN
    vs Ray Cox
    California Xtreme Fighting· Jun 14, 2008· 0-0 vs 1-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Francisco Rivera's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#10 Bantamweight
First ranked
Dec 30, 2013
Times ranked
88

Bantamweight

#1#5#10#15201420152016Dec 30, 2013 · #11Jan 7, 2014 · #10Jan 27, 2014 · #11Mar 17, 2014 · #10Apr 21, 2014 · #11May 12, 2014 · #10May 26, 2014 · #12Jun 2, 2014 · #11Jun 16, 2014 · #10Jul 8, 2014 · #11Jun 8, 2015 · #10Jul 13, 2015 · #11Jul 20, 2015 · #10Jul 27, 2015 · #12Sep 7, 2015 · #15Sep 28, 2015 · #14Oct 5, 2015 · #13Oct 26, 2015 · #14Jan 19, 2016 · #15Feb 23, 2016 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1557▼10
Peak
1713Nov 6, 2013
Rated fights
28
150016001700200920122015201820212024Jun 14, 2008 · 1545Oct 30, 2008 · 1580May 16, 2009 · 1597Aug 15, 2009 · 1618Jan 24, 2010 · 1643Nov 11, 2010 · 1607Jun 4, 2011 · 1573Dec 2, 2011 · 1597Mar 9, 2012 · 1627May 15, 2012 · 1649Feb 2, 2013 · 1687Nov 6, 2013 · 1713May 24, 2014 · 1689Dec 6, 2014 · 1672Jun 6, 2015 · 1707Sep 5, 2015 · 1677Feb 27, 2016 · 1666Jul 31, 2016 · 1644Jan 30, 2021 · 1585May 29, 2021 · 1598May 29, 2021 · 1583May 29, 2021 · 1574Apr 2, 2022 · 1594Aug 20, 2022 · 1602Nov 19, 2022 · 1591Jul 1, 2023 · 1598Nov 30, 2024 · 1577May 9, 2026 · 15571557

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Frequently asked questions

When does Francisco Rivera fight next?

Francisco Rivera has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Francisco Rivera's record?

Francisco Rivera's professional MMA record is 16-12-0.

Who is Francisco Rivera fighting next?

Francisco Rivera's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Francisco Rivera fight last?

Francisco Rivera most recently fought Erik Perez at UFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley on Sunday, July 31, 2016, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Francisco Rivera fight in?

Francisco Rivera fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Francisco Rivera have?

Francisco Rivera has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Francisco Rivera won?

Francisco Rivera has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Francisco Rivera?

Francisco Rivera is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Francisco Rivera weigh?

Francisco Rivera weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Francisco Rivera's reach?

Francisco Rivera has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Francisco Rivera?

Francisco Rivera is 44 years old (born Oct 8, 1981).

Where is Francisco Rivera from?

Francisco Rivera is from United States.