Jorge Rivera, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 20-9-0, predominantly in the UFC's middleweight division at 185 lbs. Standing tall at 6' 1', with a reach of 73", Rivera demonstrated a formidable presence in the octagon. Throughout his UFC career, Rivera averaged 3.16 significant strikes per minute, showcasing his offensive prowess. His striking accuracy was commendable at 48%, while he absorbed an average of 2.64 strikes per minute, indicating a robust defense. Rivera's takedown attempts were less frequent, with an average of 0.84 per 15 minutes, but his takedown accuracy remained steady at 50%. Notable victories in Rivera's career include a knockout win against Nate Quarry, whose ELO rating was 1098, marking one of his most significant achievements. In the latter stages of his UFC tenure, Rivera faced Rob Kimmons on October 24, 2009, securing a knockout victory. On March 31, 2010, he achieved another impressive win against Nate Quarry, this time by technical knockout. However, his career took a turn with consecutive losses to Michael Bisping and Constantinos Philippou in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Rivera's final UFC fight was on January 20, 2012, where he emerged victorious against Eric Schafer via knockout.