UFC On FX Results: Jorge Rivera Retires With TKO Over Eric Schafer

by Matthew Roth on Jan 20, 2012 8:53 PM EST in UFC Event

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Rivera of the USA speaks during a Press Conference ahead of UFC 127 at Star City on February 23 2011 in Sydney Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Jorge Rivera defeats Eric Schafer by TKO. The stoppage came at 1:31 in the second round.

The big news entering this fight was that no matter the outcome, Jorge Rivera had made up the decision to retire from MMA. The 11 year veteran had fought every top fighter in the division over the course of his career. The first round didn't start out well with Schafer scoring an early takedown and controlling Rivera on the ground. Rivera was able to sweep and do damage on top but the first round was clearly a win for Schafer.

The second round was vintage Rivera. After hitting a sweep and then stepping out of a takedown, he pummeled Schafer with punches. The referee gave Schafer multiple chances to improve his position or fight back but he was unable to stop the onslaught. Herb Dean was forced to step in and stop the fight.

Rivera gets to do what very few fighters get to do: retire on a win. He was emotional in his post fight interview.

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I've always enjoyed his fights.

I’m glad to see him go out on a win.

"I don't believe in an eye for an eye, I believe in two eyes for an eye" – Bas Rutten

by EyeHeartMMA on Jan 20, 2012 8:56 PM EST reply actions

Wasn’t able to see it. But Cheers Jorge. You look exactly like my old Kung Fu teacher and you been through a lot.

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by Krimson on Jan 20, 2012 8:58 PM EST reply actions

Good for Jorge

Always enjoyed watching him fight, win or lose.

by jackscagnetty on Jan 20, 2012 9:56 PM EST reply actions

I’m happy this dude is finally out of the UFC. He had a good run

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by Robust23 on Jan 20, 2012 10:12 PM EST reply actions

Cheers.

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by POW on Jan 20, 2012 11:19 PM EST reply actions

Congratulations

On a great career Jorge. You will always be respected in this sport!

So glad you got to go out with a victory!

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by mixedmartialmike on Jan 21, 2012 12:19 AM EST reply actions

Although I predicted him retiring if he lost(before his announcement)...

…I was happy to see him go out on a win and especially to see how stoked he was in celebration after the fight. You couldn’t help but be happy for the guy.

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by NickRingp4pGOAT on Jan 23, 2012 4:43 PM EST reply actions