Rivera: ‘coaching changes behind resurgence
Shortly thereafter, El Conquistador left longtime trainer Mark Dellagrotte and Team Sityodtong in order to work with the likes of…
Shortly thereafter, El Conquistador left longtime trainer Mark Dellagrotte and Team Sityodtong in order to work with the likes of Tim Burrill, Peter Welch and Scott Rehm. The rejuvenated Rivera has since defeated Nate Quarry and Rob Kimmons, both by technical knockout.
I feel like, hands down, everything has gotten better, said Rivera. And my quality of life has gotten better, too. And after this Saturday, if everything goes down how I plan it, things will get even better.
With a tidy winning streak in place, does Rivera feel he is rising to the top of the middleweight ranks?
I’ll let [UFC matchmaker Joe Silva] tell me where I fit in the middleweights right now, Rivera said with a smile. I think Alessio has proved his mettle. I think a win over him is gonna bump me up.
