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Francisco
Rivera
9-2-0, 1NC( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 5 fights.
Record: 9-2-0, 1NC
Summary: Striking

Fighter Info

Nickname: Cisco
From: Whittier, CA USA
Fights Out Of: Buena Park, California USA
Age: 31
Height: 5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight: 135 lb ( 61 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
423
46% Successful
194
Types of Successful Strikes
0
194
84% Standing
11%
162
21
11
Striking Defense
69
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
3
67% Successful
2
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
3
1
0
Takedown Defense
65
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Win
 Edwin Figueroa Feb 2, 2013
24 1 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Francisco Rivera 51 2 0 1
Roland Delorme Jul 21, 2012
16 0 0 0 R1 Overturned
Francisco Rivera 52 0 0 0
Win
 Alex Soto May 15, 2012
41 3 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Francisco Rivera 68 0 0 0
Loss
 Reuben Duran Jun 4, 2011
42 2 2 5 R3 Submission
Watch
Francisco Rivera 22 0 3 0
Loss
 Erik Koch
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki
Nov 11, 2010
6 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Francisco Rivera 1 0 0 0
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Biography

TRAINING:  For this fight I'm pushing myself harder and harder as I move up the ranks and continue winning ... Each fight gets tougher and the guys are more experienced, so I'm doing my strength training in the morning followed by my sparring and wrestling mid-day. Then I finish off the day with more cardio and drilling. Every day is something different, but I'm making sure I work on everything.

When and why did you start training for fighting? 2003, I started training after college football.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes?  Best friend Bryan "Jop Jop" Joplin, MMA fighter (passed away)

What is your favorite technique? Stand and bang

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?  It’s a dream come true. To be part of this is one thing but to actually fight for them is crazy. When I started fighting I didn't even think I would get close. And after every fight, fans would say ‘man, can't wait to see you in the UFC.’ I love the sport and the fans, and God blessed me, so now I'm taking it in and working hard to be at the top.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Currently attending - attempting bachelors.

What was your job before you started fighting? Parks & Recreation for city of Buena Park

•    Pro since 2008

•   Seven wins by knockout

•    Scored two KO wins in a combined 1:55 between UFC bouts in 2011.

•    On five fight unbeaten streak

Career

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