Jacob Matthew Rivera is a young Filipino-American aspiring to become a professional MMA fighter. He has been training since he was 4 years old, and this August 15-21, he will be representing the United States at the IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships in Abu Dhabi as he competes for the world championship title for the 145-lb division.

 

Jacob has overcome a series of injuries throughout his journey, but his perseverance and dedication to the game have allowed him to remain competitive at a high level. The World Championships will allow him to take a large stride toward achieving his goals, and he is excited for the chance to represent both the US and the Philippines throughout the process. Jacob is so grateful for this opportunity to showcase what he has been training for for over a decade, and he would greatly appreciate any support you can provide to help him take this next step in his MMA journey. All funds raised will go directly towards the travel, accommodation, and equipment needed to make this possible. Thank you in advance for your time and support!

 

If you’d like to stay updated on his fighting journey, you can follow rivera_ninja.updates on Instagram!