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Francisco Rivera

“Cisco”
11-7-0
0Prospect
/Age 44/Orthodox/5' 8"/70″ reach/135 lbs
Win %
61%
SLpM
4.1
Str Acc
41%
Str Def
68%
TD Avg
1.0
TD Def
68%
Sub Avg
0.6
Finish
73%

At a Glance

4.1
SLpM
41%
Str Acc
1.0
TD Avg
73%
Finish %
68%
Str Def
Francisco Rivera "Cisco" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 11-7-0, the fighter carries a 61% win rate across 18 pro contests, with a 73% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include exceptional 68% strike defense.
Career Arc
23 fightspeak +7 · current +5

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 59 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 43 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 40 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 58 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 60 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 69 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME59ACCURACY43KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS40TD DEFENSE58SUBMISSIONS60DURABILITY69ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 41% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 68% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 63% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 68% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.07+0.65 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.16-0.02 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.01-0.51 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.60+0.20 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.16)Landed (4.07)
0
+0.91

Wins by Method

73%Finish
KO/TKO873%
Submission00%
Decision327%
11 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (11)
8 KO
3 DEC
Losses (7)
3 SUB
3 DEC
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
Dec
L
Sub
W
KO
L
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
6 of 23
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
2.1 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-3
Fight History11 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
23 fights11W6L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Unknown
UNFUNF 3
Nov 19, 2022SSUB32:42
DRAW
Method
SUB
Arm Triangle Choke
Round
3
of 5
Time
2:42
Division
Bantamweight
UNF 3
2022-11-19
?Unknown
XMMAXMMA 4: Bl4ck Magic
Apr 2, 2022DDECUnanimous
WAdam Martinez
Combate GlobalCombate Global
May 29, 2021KTKO12:39
?David Martinez
Combate GlobalCombate Global
May 29, 2021KTKO20:17
WRyan Lilley
XMMAXMMA 1: Vick vs. Fialho
Jan 30, 2021KTKO14:03
LErik Perez
UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley
Jul 30, 2016DU-DEC35:00
LBrad Pickett
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping
Feb 27, 2016DS-DEC35:00
LJohn Lineker
UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2
Sep 5, 2015SSUB Guillotine Choke12:08
WAlex Caceres
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson
Jun 6, 2015KKO/TKO Punch10:21
LUrijah Faber
UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II
Dec 6, 2014SSUB Bulldog Choke21:34
LTakeya Mizugaki
UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw
May 24, 2014DU-DEC35:00
WGeorge Roop
UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3
Nov 6, 2013KKO/TKO Punch22:20
WEdwin Figueroa
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar
Feb 2, 2013KKO/TKO Punches24:20
?Roland Delorme
UFC 149: Faber vs Barao
Jul 21, 2012NCOverturned Punch14:19
WAlex Soto
UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier
May 15, 2012DU-DEC35:00
?Unknown
Jun 4, 2011SSUB31:57
LReuben Duran
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale
Jun 4, 2011SSUB Rear Naked Choke31:57
?Unknown
Nov 11, 2010KTKO11:36
WFernando Bernstein
Jan 24, 2010KTKO
WAaron Arana
Aug 15, 2009DDEC
WJohnny Gomez
May 16, 2009DDEC
WUnknown
Oct 30, 2008KTKO
WRay Cox
Jun 14, 2008KTKO