Francisco Rivera

FRANCISCO RIVERA

"Cisco"

4-640% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

American

Birth

08/10/1981 (45)

Birthplace

Whittier, California

U.S.

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

173 cm (5'8")

Biography

Francisco Rivera Jr., known as 'Cisco,' is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division, primarily in the UFC and WEC. He was renowned for his aggressive fighting style and heavy hands, earning multiple post-fight bonuses throughout his career. Rivera is perhaps best remembered for his legendary 2015 'Fight of the Night' slugfest against John Lineker.

WIN BREAKDOWN

10 total fights · 75% KO rate

KO/TKO3 (75%)
Submission0 (0%)
Decision1 (25%)

Fight history (11)

1 / 3
Loss
vs Erik PerezDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley — 30/07/2016
Loss
vs Brad PickettDecision - Split (R3)UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping — 27/02/2016
Loss
vs John LinekerSubmission (Guillotine Choke) (R1)UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2 — 05/09/2015
Win
vs Alex CaceresKO/TKO (Punch) (R1)UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson — 06/06/2015
Loss
vs Urijah FaberSubmission (Bulldog Choke) (R2)UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II — 06/12/2014

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