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UFC on FOX 25 Hangover: Weidman is Back, Rivera Shines in Uniondale

UFC on FOX 25 provided a solid night of fights and MMANews.com is having a hangover because of it. This past Saturday night (July 22), UFC on FOX 25 took place inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The main event featured a middleweight bout between former champion Chris Weidman and Kelvin Gastelum. Up to this […]

UFC on FOX 25 provided a solid night of fights and MMANews.com is having a hangover because of it. This past Saturday night (July 22), UFC on FOX 25 took place inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The main event featured a middleweight bout between former champion Chris Weidman and Kelvin Gastelum. Up to this […]

Jimmie Rivera Eyeing UFC Title Fight or Dominick Cruz Bout in November

Jimmie Rivera is shooting for the stars after his UFC on FOX 25 victory. Last night (July 22), Rivera took on Thomas Almeida in the event’s main card opener. After a back-and-forth scrap, “El Terror” emerged as the winner via unanimous decision. Following the decision, Rivera said he was eyeing an interim title bout against […]

Jimmie Rivera is shooting for the stars after his UFC on FOX 25 victory. Last night (July 22), Rivera took on Thomas Almeida in the event’s main card opener. After a back-and-forth scrap, “El Terror” emerged as the winner via unanimous decision. Following the decision, Rivera said he was eyeing an interim title bout against […]

UFC on FOX 25 Highlights: Jimmie Rivera Tops Thomas Almeida

Jimmie Rivera emerged victorious at UFC on FOX 25, pushing his winning streak to 20. Tonight (July 22), Rivera and Thomas Almeida opened the main card of the event. The action took place inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. “El Terror” and Almeida went the distance. Rivera was awarded the unanimous decision […]

Jimmie Rivera emerged victorious at UFC on FOX 25, pushing his winning streak to 20. Tonight (July 22), Rivera and Thomas Almeida opened the main card of the event. The action took place inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. “El Terror” and Almeida went the distance. Rivera was awarded the unanimous decision […]

Jimmie Rivera vs. Thomas Almeida Full Fight Video Highlights

Kicking off the main card of UFC on FOX 25 earlier today (Sat. July 22, 2017) was an epic bantamweight clash by two of the best the world has to offer – Thomas Almeida and Jimmie Rivera. Almeida has only ever lost one fight in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, that came at the […]

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Kicking off the main card of UFC on FOX 25 earlier today (Sat. July 22, 2017) was an epic bantamweight clash by two of the best the world has to offer – Thomas Almeida and Jimmie Rivera.

Almeida has only ever lost one fight in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, that came at the hands of current 135-pound champ Cody Garbrandt via first round knockout, and comes off of a second round knockout win over Albert Morales last November. The Brazilian is a proven finisher who racked up a 21 fight undefeated streak prior to his loss to “No Love.”

Rivera is on a 19 fight win streak and comes off of a huge win over UFC legend Urijah Faber last September, who he defeated via unanimous decision. With a win over Almeida, Rivera is looking to burst into the championship picture at 135 pounds.

In the opening round Rivera dropped Almeida a few times and established Octagon control, before the Brazilian began to pick things up in the second and third round, planting Rivera down a few times himself.

After an epic back-and-forth fight that kept the crowd on the edge of its seats, Rivera was awarded the unanimous decision win and proceeded to call out the likes of TJ Dillashaw, Cody Garbrandt, and Dominick Cruz.

You can check out the full fight video highlights here:

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Jimmie Rivera Nabs Unanimous Decision Over Thomas Almeida

Thomas Almeida (22-2) couldn’t top Jimmie Rivera (21-1). Almeida and Rivera did battle inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The bout opened the main card of UFC on FOX 25. The two met at the center of the Octagon to begin the fight. A right hand landed for Almeida and Rivera connected […]

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Thomas Almeida (22-2) couldn’t top Jimmie Rivera (21-1).

Almeida and Rivera did battle inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The bout opened the main card of UFC on FOX 25.

The two met at the center of the Octagon to begin the fight. A right hand landed for Almeida and Rivera connected with a left hook to the body. “El Terror” dropped his opponent with a right hand. Almeida recovered and the action was back to standing quickly.

Another right hand dropped Almeida, who had been finding success with leg kicks. A knee to the body connected for Rivera. A leg kick was there for Rivera. A flurry from Almeida ended the round.

A knee to the body was there for Almeida early in the second stanza. “El Terror” kept finding the chin of his opponent. Almeida rocked Rivera with a left hook. The horn sounded and it Almeida had Rivera’s attention.

Knowing that the judges probably had the fight even, Rivera scored a takedown early in the final frame. Almeida got up and broke off. A right hand off a leg kick found the mark for “El Terror.” He landed another hook that had his opponent off balanced.

Rivera grabbed a hold of his opponent and pushed him against the fence but the control didn’t last. The final horn sounded with both men trading punches.

All three judges scored the fight for Rivera.

Final Result: Jimmie Rivera def. Thomas Almeida via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)

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Jimmie Rivera Feels he May Have to Make Statement Against Almeida

Jimmie Rivera wants to turn in a dominant performance against Thomas Almeida. Tomorrow night (July 22), Rivera will meet Almeida inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York as part of the main card of UFC on FOX 25. “El Terror” is hoping to get a shot at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) gold with […]

Jimmie Rivera wants to turn in a dominant performance against Thomas Almeida. Tomorrow night (July 22), Rivera will meet Almeida inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York as part of the main card of UFC on FOX 25. “El Terror” is hoping to get a shot at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) gold with […]