UTICA, N.Y. – Jimmie Rivera is in high spirits after suffering his first loss in nearly a decade on Friday at UFC Fight Night 131. Rivera (22-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) entered the event, which took place at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y., and aired on FS1 following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass, on a remarkable 20-fight winning streak. It all came crashing down in just 33 seconds, though, when he got caught with a head kick by Marlon Moraes (21-5-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) that set up the knockout finish. It seemed as though Rivera was on the cusp of a bantamweight title shot going into the bout. The outcome is a tough pill to swallow, but Rivera said he’s not going to let the loss define him going forward
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Jimmie Rivera reveals post-fight chat with Marlon Moraes: Beef was never about you – MMA Junkie