"El Terror" took some time to chat with MMA Mania before his FOX-televised main card bout opposite potent Brazilian Iuri Alcantara at UFC 'Newark' on Sat., Jan. 30, 2016. Rivera touches on the Bantamweight title picture, MMA in New York and much more.
Don't look now, but up-and-coming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight prospect Jimmie Rivera is quickly approaching the Top 15 in the 135-pound division.
The New Jersey-based mixed martial arts (MMA) practitioner hails from the Tiger Schulmann's camp in Elmwood Park and has captured gold in regional promotions like Ring of Combat (ROC), as well as Cage Fury Fighting Championship (CFFC).