Jimmie Rivera vs. Aljamain Sterling

Preliminary Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 17, 2019
W
Sterling defeats Rivera
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

16-3-0

Climbed to 17-3
Pro
Record
22-2-0

Fell to 22-3
+120
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-140
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Cortland
New York
Fights out of
New Jersey
US
29
+6 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 29
+7 mos, 2 wks, 5 days
136.0 lbs
(61.7 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs)
5'7"
(171cm)
Height
5'4"
(163cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
68.5"
(174cm)
Serra Jiu-Jitsu Gym Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 2,183

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Sterling
32%
Rivera
68%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on ESPN 1

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on ESPN 1: N'Gannou vs. Velasquez
  • Date: Sunday 02.17.2019 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Ryan Brueggeman
  • Venue: Talking Stick Resort Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 6 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Rivera Disclosed Pay: $68,000
  • Sterling Disclosed Pay: $140,000
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