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Francisco Rivera

Francisco Rivera

“ Cisco ”

United States Buena Park 172.72 cm 61.23 kg 180.3 cm reach Orthodox All In MMA CSW
16-12-3
Pro W–L–O
#9047
Global rank

Standout achievements

Francisco Rivera is an American mixed martial artist with a professional record of 16-12-3 across 31 bouts. They've won 10 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 6 by decision — a 62 % finish rate. Most wins come by KO/TKO. Currently on a 2-fight skid. Last competed May 2026 (active). Has fought most often in United States (26 bouts).

Finish rate
62 %
Wins by
10 KO · 0 SUB · 6 DEC
Current streak
L2
Usually wins by
KO/TKO
Usually loses by
submission
Fastest win
0:21 (Rd 1)
vs Alex Caceres
Fastest loss
1:36 (Rd 1)
vs Erik Koch
Most fights in
United States 26
Last fought
May 2026 · Active
WIN RATEKOSUBMISSIONDECISIONEXPERIENCEACTIVITY

Fight locations (14 venues)

Career timeline — fights by year

012342008: 2W 0L20082009: 2W 0L2010: 1W 1L2010: 1W 1L2011: 1W 1L2011: 1W 1L20112012: 2W 0L 1O2012: 2W 0L 1O2013: 2W 0L2014: 0W 2L20142015: 1W 1L2015: 1W 1L2016: 0W 2L2017: no fights20172018: no fights2019: no fights2020: no fights20202021: 3W 1L2021: 3W 1L2022: 1W 2L2022: 1W 2L2023: 1W 0L 1O2023: 1W 0L 1O20232024: 0W 1L 1O2024: 0W 1L 1O2025: no fights2026: 0W 1L2026
Wins Losses Draw/NC

Frequently asked

What is Francisco Rivera's MMA record?

Francisco Rivera has a professional MMA record of 16-12-3 — 10 wins by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 6 by decision.

How does Francisco Rivera usually win?

They most often win by KO/TKO (10 of 16 wins).

How does Francisco Rivera usually lose?

Most of Francisco Rivera's losses come by submission (5 of 12).

Is Francisco Rivera still active?

Francisco Rivera last competed in May 2026, and is considered active (no bout in over two years).

What is Francisco Rivera's fastest finish?

KO/TKO of Alex Caceres in 0:21 (Rd 1) at UFC Fight Night 68 - Boetsch vs. Henderson.

Where is Francisco Rivera from?

Francisco Rivera is a American mixed martial artist.

What is Francisco Rivera's longest MMA win streak?

Francisco Rivera's longest winning run on record is 5 straight victories.

Where does Francisco Rivera rank in MMA?

Francisco Rivera sits at #9,047 of 32,631 fighters in the Fight Forensics global MMA rankings.

Pro MMA (31)

L 2026-05-09
L
vs Albert Morales Main
UNF 21 - Up Next Fighting 21 · Up Next Fighting
2024-11-30
W
vs Josh Wang Kim Main
UNF 9 - Up Next Fighting 9 · Up Next Fighting
2023-07-01
vs Ricky Bandejas Main
XMMA 6 - Bash at the Beach · Xtreme MMA (XMMA)
2023-05-03
W 2022-08-20
L
vs John Dodson Main
XMMA 4 - Black Magic · Xtreme MMA (XMMA)
2022-04-02
W 2021-05-29
W
XMMA - Vick vs. Fialho · Xtreme MMA (XMMA)
2021-01-30
L
UFC 201 - Lawler vs. Woodley · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2016-07-30
L
UFC Fight Night 84 - Silva vs. Bisping · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2016-02-27
L
UFC 191 - Johnson vs. Dodson 2 · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2015-09-05
W
UFC Fight Night 68 - Boetsch vs. Henderson · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2015-06-06
L
UFC 181 - Hendricks vs. Lawler 2 · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2014-12-06
L
UFC 173 - Barao vs. Dillashaw · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2014-05-24
W
UFC Fight Night 31 - Fight for the Troops 3 · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2013-11-06
W
UFC 156 - Aldo vs. Edgar · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2013-02-02
UFC 149 - Faber vs. Barao · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2012-07-21
W
UFC on Fuel TV 3 - Korean Zombie vs. Poirier · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2012-05-15
W
TPF 12 - Second Coming · Tachi Palace Fights
2012-03-09
W
TPF 11 - Redemption · Tachi Palace Fights
2011-12-02
L
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2011-06-04
L
WEC 52 - Faber vs. Mizugaki · World Extreme Cagefighting
2010-11-11
W 2010-01-24
W 2009-08-15
W 2009-05-16
W
CXF - California Xtreme Fighting · California Xtreme Fighting
2008-10-30
W
vs Ray Cox
CXF - Uprising in Upland · California Xtreme Fighting
2008-06-14