Completed MMA Bout

Jimmie Rivera vs. Aljamain Sterling

Preliminary Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA

Aljamain Sterling defeats Jimmie Rivera via 3 Round Decision

Aljamain "Funk Master" Sterling
Jimmie "El Terror" Rivera

Sterling
Decision
Round 3

Aljamain Sterling Jimmie Rivera

"Funk Master" "El Terror"

16-3-0   Pro Record At Fight   22-2-0
Climbed to 17-3   Record After Fight   Fell to 22-3
+120 (Near Even)   Betting Odds   -140 (Slight Favorite)
United States   Nationality   United States
Cortland, New York   Fighting out of   New Jersey
29 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, 3 days   Age at Fight   29 years, 7 months, 2 weeks, 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
UFC on ESPN 1
  • Bout Information
  • 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 Total Disclosed Pay: $68,000
  • Sterling Total Disclosed Pay: $140,000
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Rivera vs. Sterling Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 2183  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Sterling
32%
Rivera
68%

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