Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara slotted again, on tap for unannounced UFC 133 (4/12/2011 5:00:00 PM)
The UFC has booked a fight for the third time. After two previous bookings fell apart (at UFC 118 and UFC 122), UFC officials today announced a middleweight fight between veterans Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara. It'll take place at a currently unannounced UFC 133 event expected for August.
Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara Booked Again for UFC 133 in August (4/12/2011 7:54:58 AM)
A matchup between middleweights Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara has been booked again for UFC 133 in August, the UFC announced Tuesday, after an illness to Sakara scrapped the bout from November's UFC 122.UFC 133 is expected to take place in early-August between UFC 132 on July 2 and "UFC: Rio" on Aug. 27.
Team Wolfslair fires back at Rivera, camp following incident at UFC 127 (Updated) (3/1/2011 5:30:00 PM)
Michael Bisping's team has issued a statement in response to the controversy following his UFC 127 fight with Jorge Rivera. The team believes Rivera's cornerman was the primary catalyst for the bad blood that boiled over before, during and after the fight, which took place this past Sunday at Acer Arena in Sydney. Rivera's camp disputes that claim and today told MMAjunkie.com that Wolfslair's accusation constitutes "damage control" for Bisping's behavior in the co-main event fight.
Team Wolfslair fires back at Rivera and camp following incident at UFC 127 (3/1/2011 5:30:00 PM)
Michael Bisping's team has issued a statement in response to the controversy following his UFC 127 fight with Jorge Rivera. The team believes Rivera's cornerman was the primary catalyst for the bad blood that boiled over before, during and after the fight, which took place this past Sunday at Acer Arena in Sydney. The statement comes one day after UFC president Dana White told MMA Fighting that Bisping is to be disciplined for his behavior following the co-main event fight.
Michael Bisping’s Team Blasts Jorge Rivera’s Coach After UFC 127 Spitting Incident (3/1/2011 10:10:33 AM)
With Michael Bisping to be disciplined by the UFC for spitting at the corner of Jorge Rivera following his UFC 127 win, Bisping's Wolfslair team has gone on the offensive with a statement blasting Rivera's coach for his conduct surrounding Sunday's bout in Sydney, Australia.
Jorge Rivera’s Team Wants Michael Bisping Suspended, Fined for UFC 127 Actions (2/27/2011 4:33:07 PM)
Jorge Rivera's management team wants UFC 127 opponent Michael Bisping suspended and fined for illegally kneeing Rivera and spitting at his corner in a second-round TKO at Sunday's event in Sydney, Australia. A video of the incident is after the break...
UFC 127's Bisping says illegal knee unintentional, Rivera should accept loss, move on (2/27/2011 7:50:00 AM)
While fan reaction to the initial announcement of Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera as the co-main event of this weekend's UFC 127 event was a tad apathetic, the two fighters worked hard to change all that before it was time to enter the octagon. In fact, through a series of Internet videos and interviews, Bisping and Rivera developed an intense rivalry that was evident from weigh-in to final bell. But while Bisping earned a second-round TKO in the matchup, Rivera's camp believes his actions during and after the fight were anything but admirable. Bisping says they should just get over it.
UFC 127 Results Recap: Penn and Fitch Fight to Draw, Bisping Stops Rivera (2/26/2011 9:54:30 PM)
Welterweight contenders BJ Penn and Jon Fitch fought to a majority draw in the main event of Sunday's UFC 127 event in Sydney, Australia. Michael Bisping stopped Jorge Rivera in the UFC 127 co-main event, while lightweight Dennis Siver upset Australian contender George Sotiropoulos in a featured matchup.
UFC 127 Video: Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera Pre-Fight Talk (2/25/2011 3:32:23 AM)
Rivera: I Knew Bisping Would Bite (2/23/2011 11:37:06 PM)
Jorge Rivera believes Michael Bisping took the bait.
Bisping Bites Back; Rivera Unimpressed at UFC 127 Presser (2/23/2011 12:27:04 AM)
The staredown between Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera was tense, to say the least.
Jorge Rivera's UFC 127 trash talk? He just wants Michael Bisping ready to fight (2/18/2011 3:00:00 PM)
Jorge Rivera has touched a nerve. Michael Bisping seems royally pissed about the hype Rivera has generated since their upcoming fight at UFC 127 went from speculation to inevitability. Rivera said there's no reason for the Brit to get bent out of shape. But if Bisping wants to go there, he's welcome to do something about it in the cage.
Jorge Rivera: Eat Smart, Fight Hard (2/17/2011 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
UFC 127 Video: Jorge Rivera Confident He’ll Finish Michael Bisping on Feb. 26 (2/16/2011 2:00:10 AM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Bjorn Rebney, Jorge Rivera, Tuff-N-Uff crew (2/11/2011 4:30:00 PM)
Bellator Fighting Championships' fourth season is rapidly approaching, and the promotion's founder and CEO, Bjorn Rebney, joins today's edition of MMAjunkie Radio to discuss the upcoming events. Additionally, UFC 127 co-headliner Jorge Rivera calls in to preview his upcoming matchup with Michael Bisping, and Tuff-N-Uff promoter brings a few special guests into the studio to promote his organization's Friday night event in Las Vegas. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Penn vs. Fitch, Bisping vs. Rivera Official to Headline UFC 127 in Australia (12/13/2010 3:41:48 PM)
As expected, former champ BJ Penn will face welterweight contender Jon Fitch in the main event of UFC 127, while middleweights Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera will clash in the co-headliner of the Feb. 27 event in Sydney, Australia.
Penn vs. Fitch, Bisping for Rivera official as UFC 127 co-headliners (12/13/2010 1:40:00 PM)
A welterweight bout between B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch and a middleweight fight between Jorge Rivera and Michael Bisping are official as UFC 127's co-headliners. UFC 127 takes place Feb. 27 at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia. The night's main card airs live on pay-per-view (on Feb. 26 in the U.S. due to the time difference).
Jorge Rivera's manager to Demian Maia: We've got dibs on Michael Bisping (12/7/2010 10:00:00 PM)
Demian Maia is not due for a bout with Michael Bisping, at least not yet. Jorge Rivera has that job at UFC 127. That's according to Rivera's manager, Lex McMahon, who today spoke to MMAjunkie.com and shot down Maia's claim that the UFC wants him to fight Bisping in his next appearance. "Demian's comments are misplaced," McMahon said of statements Maia gave on Monday to GracieMag.com. "It's Jorge's fight. He's going to carry the torch, and he's going to take Bisping out."
Bisping wasn't interested in Rivera at UFC 127, now he'll teach opponent a lesson (11/30/2010 12:30:00 PM)
Michael Bisping's bout agreement was signed the moment Jorge Rivera called him out. Bisping said there was no other choice than to say yes, even if Rivera wasn't in his crosshairs. "I had to take the fight just to shut him up," he today told MMAjunkie.com.
Report: Bisping, Rivera Agree to UFC 127 Bout (11/25/2010 1:48:04 AM)
The war of words will soon come to a close, as Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera have agreed to fight. Bisping and Rivera have agreed to face off at UFC 127, set for Feb. 27 at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Verbal agreements in place for Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera at UFC 127 (11/24/2010 12:10:00 AM)
The fight that was "95 percent" certain just 10 days is now essentially a done deal. MMAjunkie.com today learned from sources close to UFC middleweight Jorge Rivera that he and British slugger Michael Bisping have each verbally agreed to meet at UFC 127. Bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.
Rivera Still Waiting on Bisping Request, Believes KO Would Result (11/23/2010 6:30:04 AM)
If Jorge Rivera gets to fight Michael Bisping at UFC 127 on Feb. 27, as has been rumored, he vows the bout will be one to watch.
UFC's Michael Bisping says he'll fight in Australia, anticipating main-event slot (11/18/2010 8:50:00 PM)
UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping says he'll fight again in Australia, but he's not yet certain who he'll face. That said, if it happens to be fellow striking specialist Jorge Rivera, Bisping says he's on board. And it may just be the evening's main event.
Source: Jorge Rivera vs. Michael Bisping "95 percent" likely for UFC 127 (11/14/2010 8:25:00 PM)
After the last-minute cancellation of a weekend UFC 122 co-headliner with Alessio Sakara, Jorge Rivera soon could end up fighting another middleweight contender: Michael Bisping. A source close to the fighter today told MMAjunkie.com the fight is planned for UFC 127 in Australia but depends on Bisping's acceptance of it. Rivera first mentioned the possibility of the fight to kimura.se, and a source told MMAjunkie.com Rivera's camp is "95 percent" positive it'll take place.
Jorge Rivera vs. Michael Bisping Possible for February’s UFC 127 in Australia (11/14/2010 4:00:41 PM)
One day after his UFC 122 co-headliner with Alessio Sakara was scrapped at the last minute, Jorge Rivera is expected to face fellow rising middleweight Michael Bisping at UFC 127 on Feb. 27 in Sydney, Australia.
Despite fight cancellation, UFC 122 fighters Rivera and Sakara paid (11/14/2010 3:15:00 PM)
Despite a last-minute cancellation of their UFC 122 co-main event, Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara both received pay for the fight. UFC president Dana White confirmed the payouts with MMAjunkie.com after the event. According to the UFC boss, Sakara, who pulled out of the fight with flu-like symptoms, earned his show money. Rivera got even more.
Illness forces Alessio Sakara to withdraw from UFC 122 bout with Jorge Rivera (11/13/2010 7:00:00 PM)
UFC middleweight sluggers Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara will not fight at UFC 122. MMAjunkie.com today learned from sources close to the event that just hours before he was scheduled to step into the octagon, Sakara was suffering from flu-like symptoms and has been forced to withdraw from the fight. UFC officials confirmed the late change.
Alessio Sakara Out of UFC 122 Co-Main Event with Jorge Rivera (11/13/2010 9:15:46 AM)
Alessio Sakara was been forced to withdraw from today's UFC 122 co-main event against Jorge Rivera with an illness and the matchup has been scratched from the card. The UFC is expected to officially announce the news shortly, while undercard bouts are expected to fill the slot on the tape-delayed Spike broadcast.
Alessio Sakara Off UFC 122, Co-Main Event with Jorge Rivera Scrapped (11/13/2010 9:15:46 AM)
Alessio Sakara was been forced to withdraw from today's UFC 122 co-main event against Jorge Rivera with an illness and the matchup has been scratched from the card. The UFC is expected to officially announce the news shortly, while undercard bouts are expected to fill the slot on the tape-delayed Spike broadcast.
Rivera: Coaching Changes Behind Resurgence (11/11/2010 7:09:11 AM)
It does not seem as though Jorge Rivera is out to hurt feelings, but the resurgent middleweight is not shy when discussing the reasons behind his late-career renaissance
Jorge Rivera - His Father's Son (11/11/2010 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
UFC 122 Video: Alessio Sakara Eyes Win Over Jorge Rivera to Move ‘Closer to the Title’ (11/9/2010 5:40:54 AM)
For complete UFC 122 coverage, including UFC 122 results this Saturday, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
UFC 122's Jorge Rivera promises highlight-reel fight with Alessio Sakara (11/3/2010 9:30:00 PM)
UFC middleweight Jorge Rivera is at peace with the idea that he'll probably end his next fight with far fewer brain cells than before. That's the business he works in, and he loves his job.  "I feel like I've been blessed by something a lot of people wish they could do. I'm my own boss," Rivera told MMAjunkie.com Radio. "I don't answer to anybody, which is awesome because that was the reason I had a hard time working for other people."
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Jorge Rivera, Jake Ellenberger, Jeremy Luchau, TSJ winner (11/2/2010 3:40:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 122 co-headliner Jorge Rivera, who meets Alessio Sakara. We also welcome Jake Ellenberger, who now meets top contender Jon Fitch at UFC 126. Also, Tachi Palace Fights promoter Jeremy Luchau discusses a Dec. 2 show that streams on MMAjunkie.com, and The Sunday Junkie winner Matthew Saccaro also calls in. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara official for UFC 122 in November (9/26/2010 1:35:00 PM)
A middleweight contest with a definite potential for fireworks is now official for UFC 122. UFC officials this past weekend announced that middleweight sluggers Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara will meet at UFC 122. Featuring a 185-pound contenders fight between Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami, UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.
Rivera Vs. Sakara Rescheduled For Ufc 122 (8/23/2010 7:29:42 PM)
The Europeans will be represented well in the upcoming UFC 122 show in Germany as Italian slugger Alessio Sakara will return to action against Boston brawler Jorge Rivera in a middleweight contest on the card...
Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara agree to meet at UFC 122 in Germany (8/23/2010 7:20:00 PM)
A contest initially planned for this weekend's UFC 118 event in Boston will now take place in November. Middleweights Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara have verbally agreed at the as-yet-unannounced UFC 122 event in Germany, and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly. The re-scheduled contest was first reported by the Boston Herald, and MMAjunkie.com has since confirmed the booking with sources close to the event.
Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara Rescheduled for UFC 122 in Germany (8/23/2010 10:11:27 AM)
A middleweight bout between Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara, originally scheduled for Saturday's UFC 118, is now set to take place at UFC 122 on November 13 in Oberhausen, Germany. The UFC 122 fight card has yet to be officially announced, but is also rumored to include Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic and Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta.
Gerald Harris Steps In For Rivera At Ufc 118 (8/19/2010 8:36:49 PM)
The man with the slam will get back in action sooner rather than later. Gerald Harris, whose slam was heard round the world at UFC 116, will step in on short notice to fill the spot vacated by Jorge Rivera earlier today when the Boston area fighter was forced out of his bout against Alessio Sakara with a broken arm...