Best fights of Jimmie Rivera
Over 12 years as a professional, Jimmie Rivera has compiled a 23-5 (6) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jimmie Rivera defeats Cody Stamann
On July 16, 2020 Jimmie Rivera faced Cody Stamann in a featherweight bout. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 22-4, and Stamann was 30 with a record of 19-2-1. Rivera was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Stamann was coming off a win. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
2. Jimmie Rivera defeats John Dodson
On September 8, 2018 Jimmie Rivera faced John Dodson in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 29 years old with a record of 21-2, and Dodson was 33 with a record of 20-9. Rivera was coming off a loss, while Dodson was coming off a win. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
3. Jimmie Rivera defeats Iuri Alcântara
On January 30, 2016 Jimmie Rivera faced Iuri Alcântara in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 26 years old with a record of 18-1, and Alcântara was 35 with a record of 33-6. Rivera was on a 17-fight winning streak and Alcântara was coming off a win. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
4. Jimmie Rivera defeats Urijah Faber
On September 10, 2016 Jimmie Rivera faced Urijah Faber in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 19-1, and Faber was 37 with a record of 33-9. Rivera was on a 18-fight winning streak, while Faber was coming off a loss. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
5. Jimmie Rivera defeats Thomas Almeida
On July 22, 2017 Jimmie Rivera faced Thomas Almeida in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 28 years old with a record of 20-1, and Almeida was 25 with a record of 22-1. Rivera was on a 19-fight winning streak and Almeida was coming off a win. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
6. Jimmie Rivera defeats Abel Cullum
On September 17, 2010 Jimmie Rivera fought Abel Cullum for the KOTC flyweight title. Rivera was 21 years old with a record of 6-1, and Cullum was 23 with a record of 18-3. Rivera was on a 5-fight winning streak and Cullum was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rivera won via split decision. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
7. Jimmie Rivera KOs Carson Beebe in 16 seconds
On May 9, 2015 Jimmie Rivera defended his Cage Fury FC bantamweight title against Carson Beebe. Rivera was 25 years old with a record of 15-1, and Beebe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 14-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Carson Beebe via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Jimmie Rivera loses to Pedro Munhoz in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 27, 2021 Jimmie Rivera faced Pedro Munhoz in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 23-4, and Munhoz was 34 with a record of 18-5. Rivera was coming off a win, while Munhoz was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Munhoz.
9. Jimmie Rivera KOs Anthony Durnell
On November 1, 2014 Jimmie Rivera fought Anthony Durnell for the vacant Cage Fury FC bantamweight title. Rivera was 25 years old with a record of 14-1, and Durnell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 13-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Anthony Durnell via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Jimmie Rivera defeats Brian Kelleher
On April 4, 2013 Jimmie Rivera faced Brian Kelleher in a featherweight bout. Rivera was 23 years old with a record of 11-1, and Kelleher was 26 with a record of 9-3. Rivera was on a 10-fight winning streak and Kelleher was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rivera won via unanimous decision.