Bare Knuckle FC continues its policy of acquiring former UFC fighters as the promotion announced on Monday that Jimmie Rivera has signed on the dotted line.
BKFC Welcomes UFC Vet Jimmie Rivera
The potential signing was hinted by Rivera’s manager a few months ago, when he was released by the UFC. On Monday, BKFC announced via press release and the promotion’s social media that Rivera finally signed the deal and is scheduled to debut at BKFC 25 on Friday, May 6th. The event is set to take place in Orlando, Florida. Rivera’s opponent is to be announced very soon. He follows in the footsteps of fellow UFC alumnus such as Chad Mendes, Mike Perry, Paige VanZant, Rachel Ostovich, Chris Leben, Hector…
