Jimmie Rivera (photo via UFC)

By FCF Staff

Now that Jimmie Rivera has won five straight fights in the UFC, the New Jersey fighter has named Dominick Cruz as a potential target for his next bout.

Rivera took on noted finisher Thomas Almeida at UFC on FOX 25 Saturday, and worked his way to a decision win over the bantamweight contender. The victory moved River’s winning streak to 20, and his overall record to 21-1.

Following the entertaining fight, Rivera called out Cruz during his Octagon interview, and reportedly did again, backstage. Then, according to a report from MMA Junkie, Rivera relayed “defend your spot or get out of the way”, while referring to Cruz during the post-fight presser.

In addition, Rivera also called for an interim title fight with TJ Dillashaw, if champion Cody Garbrandt continues to be sidelined by a back injury.

Cruz hasn’t fought since December, when he lost the title to Garbrandt via decision. The former champ is currently ranked #1 at 135.