Jimmie Rivera Scores Fourth-Round Knockout Over Brandon Meyer at BKFC 95

Former UFC competitor Jimmie Rivera continued his success in bare-knuckle fighting on Saturday night, securing a fourth-round knockout victory over Brandon Meyer in the co-main event of BKFC 95 in Newark.

The matchup brought a notable dynamic into the ring. Rivera, a New Jersey native who works as a full-time police officer, was paired against Meyer, who previously spent 12 years in prison. Rivera had even joked ahead of the bout that Meyer would have the rare opportunity to punch an officer without getting into trouble.

Inside the ring, Rivera dictated the conclusion in his seventh career appearance with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. In the fourth round, Rivera backed Meyer up against the ropes and connected with a clean left hook, sending Meyer down for a decisive faceplant knockout. The victory follows Rivera's first promotional stoppage win earned last October.