Irwin Rivera was born on February 14,1989 and is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Eagle Fighting Championship.
21 Facts About Irwin Rivera
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Irwin Rivera was born in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, but immigrated with his parents to New Windsor, New York where he grew up.
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Irwin Rivera has a younger sister Kelly, older sister Lezlye and a brother.
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Irwin Rivera initially trained for boxing, but dabbled into mixed martial arts after his boxing gym closed its doors.
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Irwin Rivera lost the fight due to technical knockout stemming from a leg injury.
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Irwin Rivera made his sophomore appearance in Titan FC against Lazar Stojadinovic at Titan FC 53 on March 15,2019.
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Irwin Rivera then faced Matt Wagy for the interim Titan FC Bantamweight Championship at Titan FC 55 on June 28,2019.
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Irwin Rivera claimed the interim championship via fourth-round technical knockout stemming from a body punch.
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On November 11,2019, Irwin Rivera was elevated to undisputed Bantamweight Champion after the reigning champion Rudson Caliocane vacated the title.
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In May 2020, Irwin Rivera vacated his title in order to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Irwin Rivera made his second appearance in the organization at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik on August 8,2020 against Ali AlQaisi.
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Irwin Rivera faced Andre Ewell on September 19,2020 at UFC Fight Night 178.
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Irwin Rivera was scheduled to face Ray Rodriguez on March 13,2021 at UFC Fight Night 187.
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Irwin Rivera faced Firdavs Khasanov at Eagle FC 46 on March 11,2022.
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Irwin Rivera faced Joseph Penafiel at Gamebred FC 4 in a bare-knuckle MMA bout on May 5,2023, winning the bout via unanimous decision.
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Irwin Rivera faced Joshua Weems on September 8,2023 at Gamebred Fighting Championship 5, losing via unanimous decision.
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In January 2021, Irwin Rivera was arrested on two counts of attempted murder in Palm Beach County, Florida after he allegedly stabbed his two sisters.
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Irwin Rivera was booked into the Palm Beach County jail and held without bail.
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Irwin Rivera's sisters broke their silence, stating that they love Irwin and that all that they wish for their brother is for him to get the help that he needs for his mental state.
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Irwin Rivera was diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder and it was determined that he was having a psychotic episode at the time of the stabbings.
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Irwin Rivera has a daughter was born on 2016 and from his previous relationship.