| Pro Bare Knuckle Record | 2-1-1 | Wins-Losses-Draws |
| Result | Opponent | Event | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | DANIEL STRAUS |
BKFC 61 RIVERA vs STRAUS
May 11 2024 |
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| Loss | Jeremy Stephens |
BKFC 56 UTAH
Dec 02 2023 |
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| Win | Bekhzod Usmonov |
BKFC 43 OMAHA Alexander vs Smith
May 19 2023 |
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| Draw | HOWARD DAVIS |
BKFC 26 Brito vs Palomino
Jun 24 2022 |
Pro MMA Record: 23-5-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Jimmie Rivera is a former mixed martial artist fighting out of New Jersey. He made the jump over to the BKFC after a long and storied career facing the who’s who of the UFC’s bantamweight division. Opponents like John Dodson, Urijah Faber, Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan and more are on the résumé of Rivera and he’s also fought at 145.
Rivera got his combat sports career started early back in his high school wrestling days. He built his MMA career off of the best base an athlete can have in the sport and has become a more than well-rounded fighter. You will rarely if ever see Rivera get out struck in the Squared Circle even if he doesn’t get his hand raised at the end of the bout. Besides competing at the highest level in the UFC, Rivera has also fought in Bellator, the World Series of Fighting, CFFC and King of the Cage, where he was the KOTC Bantamweight Champion.
Since 2007, Rivera has been giving his blood sweat and tears to combat sports fans around the world but the New Jersey native is a family man through and through. He has a wife and two daughters who he’s obviously protective of. He is an upstanding member of his community, having graduated from the New Jersey Police Academy in 2023.
About Us
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889.
Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. More »
Rules
Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and mid-hand. No gauze or tape can be within 1 inch of the knuckles.
Fighters will “Toe The Line” There are two lines, three feet apart, in the center of the ring where the fighters will start each round. The front foot will be on the line, and then the referee will instruct the fighters to “Knuckle Up” this means the beginning of the round/bout. More »
Contact
If you are looking for help in solving video issues such as trouble logging in to your BKFC apps or watching live streams, please look for the yellow SUPPORT or (?) button in the bottom right of your screen. Our customer service team is standing by ready to help you.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email support@bkfcapp.com and we will route your request to the appropriate member of staff. More »
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