Preliminary Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA
Aljamain Sterling defeats Jimmie Rivera via 3 Round Decision
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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) | ||
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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 |

- 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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Event Discussion
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