Diego Rivas

"Pitbull"

MMA Record: 10-2-0
UFC Record: 2-2-0
Weight Class: Bantamweight

Diego Rivas "Pitbull" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Diego Rivas has 2 wins in the UFC. Diego Rivas lands an average of 1.37 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.79 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Diego Rivas, a mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 10 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the featherweight division with a weight of 145 lbs., Rivas stands at 5' 8' tall with a reach of 69'. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Rivas demonstrates an average of 1.37 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 40%. He absorbs an average of 2.14 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 52%. Additionally, he averages 1.79 takedowns every 15 minutes, achieving a takedown accuracy of 60%, and attempts approximately 0.9 submissions in the same time frame. Notable victories for Rivas include his win against Rodolfo Rubio Perez, who held an ELO rating of 1000. In recent years, he achieved a knockout victory over Noad Lahat via flying knee in February 2016. However, his career has also seen setbacks, such as two decision losses to Jose Quinonez and Guido Cannetti in August 2017 and May 2018 respectively. His most recent fight took place on the 19th of May, 2018.

Biggest Win
Noad Lahat in 2016
Opponent ELO: 1000

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Bantamweight
Reach
69'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Nov 11 1991
Age
34
Peak ELO
1036
ELO Rank
1108 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
40-31-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
996.2
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
984.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
1.37
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
40%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.14
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
52%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.79
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
60%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.9
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Diego Rivas Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2018-05-19 UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman Guido Cannetti U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2017-08-05 UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno Jose Quinonez U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2016-02-06 UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson Noad Lahat KO/TKO Flying Knee 2 0:23 Win
2014-11-08 UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs Saint Preux Rodolfo Rubio Perez U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

Diego Rivas ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
4 2018-05-19 Guido Cannetti 985 Loss -18 1001
3 2017-08-05 Jose Quinonez 1020 Loss -17 1019
2 2016-02-06 Noad Lahat 1000 Win +20 1036
1 2014-11-08 Rodolfo Rubio Perez 1000 Win +16 1016

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