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Former UFC fighter Jimmie Rivera set for bare-knuckle boxing debut vs. Howard Davis at BKFC 26

Jimmie Rivera is set for his bare-knuckle boxing debut with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

Coby Weinsier of MyMMANews reported that Rivera expects to debut against Howard Davis in a featherweight bout at BKFC 26 on June 24 at the HardRock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. The promotion and Rivera confirmed the report on social media.

“Feels good to be back!” wrote Rivera on his Instagram.

Rivera signed with BKFC following his departure from the UFC this past August. ‘El Terror’ went 7-4 in 11 appearances in the Octagon.