Jorge Rivera (fighter)

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nick=El Conquistador
height=6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
weight=185 lb (84 kg)
birthdate=birth date and age|year=1972|month=2|day=28
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fightingfrom=Bellingham, Massachusetts
hometown=Milford, Massachusetts
wins=15
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Jorge Luis Rivera (born February 28, 1972) is a mixed martial arts fighter who was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4. His first fight in the UFC was a unanimous decision victory over David Loiseau at "UFC 44". He then followed up with back-to-back submission losses to Lee Murray at "UFC 46" and Rich Franklin at "UFC 50" before rebounding with a unanimous decision win over Dennis Hallman at "UFC 55".

Rivera was defeated by Chris Leben by technical knockout before appearing on The Ultimate Fighter 4 as a middleweight contestant. Although Rivera was not successful in achieving a slot in the middleweight finals, he appeared on the live card of The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale, defeating Edwin DeWees by technical knockout in the first round.

Personal life

Rivera has four children, 1 son (Elijah Rivera) and 3 daughters (Janessa, Marianna and Johanna). Marianna was born during the making of The Ultimate Fighter 4. Johanna was born afterwards. On August 5th, 2008 Jorge's eldest daughter, Janessa Marie Rivera passed away. [ [http://www.legacy.com/MilfordDailyNews/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=115062562 Janessa's obituary] ]

Mixed martial arts record

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wins=15
losses=7
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ko-losses=4
sub-wins=2
sub-losses=3
dec-wins=3
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References

External links

*Sherdog|id=2712|name=Jorge Rivera