Two of the UFC's heavy handed middleweights clash in the co-main event of UFC 122 when Jorge Rivera meets Alessio Sakara. Both men are riding three fight win streaks after experiencing moments in their careers where they were on the verge of being cut by the UFC. Now, a win will move one man closer to being talked about as a potential title challenger.
Long time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender Jorge Rivera announces his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) after his fight at UFC on FX 1 on Jan. 20, 2012.
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Date: November 14, 2010
Jorge Rivera | Alessio Sakara | |
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52 | age | 42 |
6'1" | height | 6'1" |
185 | weight | 185 |