MMAjunkie Radio co-host and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom provides an in-depth breakdown of UFC Fight Night 131’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event. UFC Fight Night 131 takes place Friday at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y. The card airs on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Jimmie Rivera (21-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) Staple info: Height: 5’4″ Age: 28 Weight: 135 lbs. Reach: 68″ Last fight: Decision win over Thomas Almeida (July 22, 2017) Camp: Team Tiger Schulmann (New York) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Regional MMA Titles + Tiger Schulmann black belt (3rd degree) + Amateur kickboxing accolades + 4 KO victories + 2 Submission wins + 2 first round finishes + KO power + Good footwork ^ Manages distance well + Consistent pace and pressure + Solid combination striker ^ Mixes in kicks and body work + Excellent awareness in the pocket ^ Accurate left hook + Solid wrestling ability ^ 100 percent takedown defense + Intelligent inside the scramble Marlon Moraes (20-5-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night 120
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