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Francisco Rivera was born on 8 October, 1981 in Whittier, California, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Francisco Rivera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

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Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 8 October 1981
Birthday 8 October
Birthplace Whittier, California, United States
Nationality United States

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Francisco Rivera Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, Francisco Rivera height is 5ft 8in and Weight 135 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5ft 8in
Weight 135 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Francisco Rivera Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Francisco Rivera worth at the age of 42 years old? Francisco Rivera’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Francisco Rivera's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

1981

Francisco Rivera Jr. (born October 8, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in XMMA.

2008

A professional since 2008, he has also competed for the WEC and Tachi Palace Fights.

Rivera is known for his heavy hands and wild fighting style.

Rivera graduated from Buena Park High School where he excelled in football eventually playing for Orange Coast College, until his foot was broken.

Rivera made his WEC debut replacing an injured Josh Grispi against Erik Koch at WEC 52.

He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

2010

On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

As part of the merger, most WEC fighters were transferred into the UFC.

2011

Rivera was expected to drop to Bantamweight and face Takeya Mizugaki on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann.

However, Rivera was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Reuben Duran.

Rivera faced Reuben Duran on June 4, 2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.

He lost the fight via submission in the third round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

2012

Following two emphatic first round stoppages on the regional circuit, Rivera was re-signed by the UFC to face Alex Soto on May 15, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier, replacing Azamat Gashimov who was removed from the bout.

Rivera won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).

Rivera was expected to replace Edwin Figueroa against Ken Stone on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4.

However, Rivera was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Dustin Pague.

Rivera faced Roland Delorme on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149.

Rivera defeated Delorme via first-round KO.

However, Rivera later failed his post-fight drug test for an over-the-counter stimulant and the win was overturned to a No Contest.

2013

After being clipped twice in the first round, Rivera rallied to defeat Edwin Figueroa on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156 in the second round, staggering him before getting a TKO stoppage.

Rivera was expected to face Hugo Viana on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7.

However, Rivera was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by T.J. Dillashaw.

Rivera was expected to face George Roop on October 19, 2013, at UFC 166.

However, the pairing was shifted to November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31.

He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Rivera was expected to face Raphael Assunção at UFC 170.

However, Rivera was forced out of the bout due to injury.

2014

Rivera faced Takeya Mizugaki on May 24, 2014, at UFC 173.

He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Rivera faced Urijah Faber on December 6, 2014, at UFC 181.

Rivera lost the fight via second round submission.

However, the ending was controversial as Faber stunned Rivera with an eyepoke during a standup exchange.

The eyepoke went unnoticed by the referee, but immediately preceded the fight ending submission.

Rivera's management team indicated that they planned to appeal the result in hopes that it would be changed to a no contest, and hoped that the UFC could schedule a rematch with Faber.

Ultimately, the NSAC upheld the result of a submission victory for Faber.

2015

Rivera faced Alex Caceres on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68.

He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Rivera faced John Lineker on September 5, 2015, at UFC 191.

He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

The wild slugfest earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.