Best fights of Dante Rivera
Over 11 years as a professional, Dante Rivera has compiled a 16-7 (11) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dante Rivera KOs Jose Rodriguez
On November 20, 2004 Dante Rivera fought Jose Rodriguez for the vacant Ring of Combat light heavyweight title. Rivera was 30 years old with a record of 3-0, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Jose Rodriguez via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Dante Rivera submits Jerry Spiegel
On November 19, 2005 Dante Rivera fought Jerry Spiegel for the vacant Reality Fighting middleweight title. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 5-1, and Spiegel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a win. Rivera submitted Jerry Spiegel via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Dante Rivera submits Eric Charles
On January 19, 2007 Dante Rivera fought Eric Charles for the vacant Cage Fury FC middleweight title. Rivera was 32 years old with a record of 8-2, and Charles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a win. Rivera submitted Eric Charles via arm triangle choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Dante Rivera defeats Ronald Stallings
On February 11, 2006 Dante Rivera defended his Reality Fighting middleweight title against Ronald Stallings. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 6-1, and Stallings was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rivera won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Dante Rivera loses to Lyman Good via unanimous decision
On April 4, 2013 Dante Rivera faced Lyman Good in a welterweight bout. Rivera was 38 years old with a record of 15-6, and Good was 27 with a record of 14-3. Rivera was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Good was coming off a loss. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Good.
6. Dante Rivera defeats Dan Cramer
On June 19, 2010 Dante Rivera faced Dan Cramer in a middleweight bout. Rivera was 35 years old with a record of 14-6, and Cramer was 24 with a record of 4-1. Rivera was coming off a win and Cramer was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rivera won via split decision.
7. Dante Rivera submits Lamont Lister
On April 17, 2009 Dante Rivera faced Lamont Lister in a middleweight bout. Rivera was 34 years old with a record of 11-5, and Lister was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rivera submitted Lamont Lister via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Dante Rivera KOs Eric Tavares
On September 30, 2006 Dante Rivera faced Eric Tavares in a middleweight bout. Rivera was 32 years old with a record of 7-2, and Tavares was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a loss. Rivera stopped Eric Tavares via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Dante Rivera submits Josh Pupa
On August 6, 2005 Dante Rivera faced Josh Pupa in a light heavyweight bout. Rivera was 30 years old with a record of 4-1, and Pupa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a loss. Rivera submitted Josh Pupa via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Dante Rivera submits Ryan Contaldi
On May 14, 2010 Dante Rivera faced Ryan Contaldi in a middleweight bout. Rivera was 35 years old with a record of 13-6, and Contaldi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a loss. Rivera submitted Ryan Contaldi via submission in the 2nd round.