Jorge Rivera (fighter)

Jorge Rivera
Rivera in 2009
BornJorge Luis Rivera
(1972-02-28) February 28, 1972 (age 52)
Boston, Massachusetts
Other namesEl Conquistador
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach73 in (190 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofMilford, Massachusetts, United States
TeamRivera Athletic Center
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Tim Burrill[1]
Years active2001–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins20
By knockout14
By submission2
By decision4
Losses9
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Army seal United States Army
Years of service1989–1991
UnitA/1-70 Armor, 5th Infantry Division

Jorge Luis Rivera (born February 28, 1972) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division. Perhaps best known for his 15 fights in the UFC, he was also featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4, after competing for Cage Warriors and Cage Rage in England.

  1. ^ "TBBJJ Black Belts". timburrill.com.