Jimmie Rivera
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Jimmie Rivera holds a professional MMA record of 23-5-0. Jimmie Rivera has won 23 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 17 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Jimmie Rivera lands 4.03 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.88 takedowns per 15 minutes. Jimmie Rivera also has 7 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: October 4, 2025. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC, BELLATOR.
Profile
- Height
- 5'4"163 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 68"173 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1989-06-29
- Age
- 37
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Passaic, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Team Tiger Schulman · Puerto Rico
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Jimmie Rivera sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Jimmie Rivera has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Pedro Munhoz · UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs GaneFeb 27, 2021
- ★ FOTNvs Iuri Alcantara · UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs BaderJan 30, 2016
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jimmie Rivera earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Pedro MunhozUFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane· Feb 27, 2021· Bantamweight· 23-5 vs 19-5FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Cody StamannUFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige· Jul 16, 2020· Featherweight· 23-4 vs 19-3-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Petr YanUFCUFC 238: Cejudo vs Moraes· Jun 8, 2019· Bantamweight· 22-4 vs 13-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 22-3 vs 17-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs John DodsonUFCUFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Bantamweight· 22-2 vs 20-10UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Rivera vs Moraes· Jun 1, 2018· Bantamweight· 21-2 vs 21-5-1TKOR1 · 0:33
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Weidman vs Gastelum· Jul 22, 2017· Bantamweight· 21-1 vs 22-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Urijah FaberUFCUFC 203: Miocic vs Overeem· Sep 10, 2016· Bantamweight· 20-1 vs 33-10UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader· Jan 30, 2016· Bantamweight· 19-1 vs 33-7FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Pedro MunhozUFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Bantamweight· 18-1 vs 11-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· Jul 18, 2015· Bantamweight· 17-1 vs 7-5TKOR1 · 1:29
- WINvs Carson Beebe×1Title bout · Title win #1CFFC 48: Good vs. Burrell· May 9, 2015· Bantamweight· 16-1 vs 15-4TKOR1 · 0:16
- WINvs Anthony DurnellCFFC 43: Good vs. Webb· Nov 1, 2014· Bantamweight· 15-1 vs 14-5TKOR3 · 3:22
- WINvs Cody StevensCFFC 35: Heckman vs. Makashvili· Apr 26, 2014· Bantamweight· 14-1 vs 11-7-1UD
- WINvs Sidemar HonorioWSOF 5: Arlovski vs. Kyle· Sep 14, 2013· Bantamweight· 13-1 vs 8-4UD
- WINBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 95· Apr 4, 2013· 12-1 vs 9-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jesse BrockBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 83· Dec 7, 2012· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 14-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Joel Roberts×1Title bout · Title win #1Ring of Combat 42· Sep 14, 2012· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 7-4UD
- WINvs Justin HickeyRing of Combat 41· Jun 15, 2012· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 6-3UD
- WINKOTC: Empire· Feb 2, 2011· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 11-6UD
- WINvs Abel Cullum×1Title bout · Title win #1KOTC: No Mercy· Sep 17, 2010· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 18-4SD
- WINvs Carlos OliveiraRing of Combat 29· Apr 16, 2010· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 6-1TKOR2 · 2:59
- WINUniversal Combat Championship· Mar 19, 2010· 5-1 vs 1-1DEC
- WINvs Nick GarciaBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 11· Jun 12, 2009· 4-1 vs 1-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Willie GatesBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 2· Apr 10, 2009· 3-1 vs 0-2SUBR3 · 3:17
- WINvs Tyler VeniceRing of Combat 23· Feb 20, 2009· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 2-1SUBR2 · 1:13
- LOSSvs Jason McLeanRing of Combat 22· Nov 21, 2008· Catchweight· 1-1 vs 1-0SD
- WINvs Fernando BernandinoRing of Combat 21· Sep 12, 2008· Catchweight· 1-0 vs 0-2-1UD
- WINvs Timmy MasonBKFCBKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs Stephens· Oct 4, 2025· Lightweight· 3-2-1TKOR3 · 00:29
- LOSSBKFCBKFC Montana: Stewart vs Rivera· Nov 9, 2024· Featherweight· 2-2-1UDR5 · 02:00
- WINBKFCBKFC 61: Rivera vs Straus· May 11, 2024· Lightweight· 2-1-1UDR5 · 02:00
- LOSSBKFCBKFC 56 Utah· Dec 2, 2023· Lightweight· 1-1-1TKOR3 · 02:00
- WINBKFCBKFC 43 Omaha: Alexander vs Smith· May 19, 2023· FeatherweightUDR5 · 02:00
- WINvs Bekhzod UsmonovBKFC 43: Alexander vs. Smith· May 19, 2023· 1-0-1UD
- DRAWvs Howard DavisBKFCBKFC 26: Brito vs Palomino· Jun 24, 2022· Featherweight· 0-0-1DRAWR5 · 02:00
- WINvs Greg WolfeNew Breed Fighters 14· Jun 21, 2008· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:27
- WINvs David DuncanNew Breed Fighters 11· Mar 29, 2008· 6-0 vs 0-2SUBR2 · 2:12
- WINvs Allen CozzeNew Breed Fighters 10· Feb 9, 2008· 5-0 vs 1-1SUBR2 · 1:48
- WINvs Andy MainNew Breed Fighters 9· Dec 28, 2007· 4-0 vs 0-1SUBR3 · 0:46
- WINvs Peter DeYonkerNew Breed Fighters 8· Nov 21, 2007· 3-0 vs 1-1UD
- WINvs Matt BeitzNew Breed Fighters 7· Sep 28, 2007· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:37
- WINvs Thiago CarfiNew Breed Fighters 6· Aug 24, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1UD
- LOSSThe Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jun 7, 2011· Featherweight· 8-2TKOR2 · 1:41
Official UFC Ranking
Jimmie Rivera's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #3 Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Feb 1, 2016
- Times ranked
- 212
Bantamweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1812▼11
- Peak
- 1853Jul 23, 2017
- Rated fights
- 29
Frequently asked questions
When does Jimmie Rivera fight next?
Jimmie Rivera has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Jimmie Rivera's record?
Jimmie Rivera's professional MMA record is 23-5-0.
Who is Jimmie Rivera fighting next?
Jimmie Rivera's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Jimmie Rivera fight last?
Jimmie Rivera most recently fought Timmy Mason at BKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs Stephens on Saturday, October 4, 2025, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Jimmie Rivera fight in?
Jimmie Rivera fights at Lightweight.
How many knockouts does Jimmie Rivera have?
Jimmie Rivera has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Jimmie Rivera won?
Jimmie Rivera has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Jimmie Rivera?
Jimmie Rivera is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.
How much does Jimmie Rivera weigh?
Jimmie Rivera weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
What is Jimmie Rivera's reach?
Jimmie Rivera has a reach of 68" (173 cm).
How old is Jimmie Rivera?
Jimmie Rivera is 37 years old (born Jun 29, 1989).
Where is Jimmie Rivera from?
Jimmie Rivera is from United States.