Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Rafael Silva
“Morcego” · 0-4-0
TKOTKOSUB
RESULT
Unanimous Decision
ROUND 3 · 15:00
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
Full card
Rob Emerson
“The Saint” · 18-12-0 (1 NC)
SUBUDSUB
Thursday, October 2, 2014Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, United States

Rafael Silva defeated Rob Emerson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (15:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Bellator MMA: Bellator 127, held Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula.

Insights

  • Rafael Silva's last two losses were both stopped early.

Style & credentials

Rafael Silva

No background on record

Camp · Astra Fight Team · Brazil
Rob Emerson

No background on record

Camp · Team Oyama · United States

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Rob Emerson7 UFC fights · 185 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
43%79/448
5%9/15
27%50/56
Clinch
6%11/32
3%6/7
5%10/10
Ground
8%14/28
3%6/6
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

When it ends

Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended

Rafael Silva28 of 42 ended early · 67%14 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5

19 early stoppages have no logged time

Rob Emerson16 of 37 ended early · 43%21 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5

4 early stoppages have no logged time

finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended

Recent form · last 5

Rafael Silva3-2
  • L
    UAE Warriors 48 · Mar 3, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 2:14 · Featherweight
  • L
    CENTURY PART II · Oct 13, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 4:30 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Pancrase 307 · Jul 21, 2019
    Submission · R2 · 1:54 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Pancrase 303 · Mar 17, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 3:22 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Pancrase 296 · May 20, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
Full record · 42 fights
  • L
    Pancrase 287 · May 28, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
  • W
    Pancrase 282 · Nov 13, 2016
    SD · Bantamweight
  • W
    Pancrase 279 · Jul 24, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
  • W
    Pancrase 276 · Mar 13, 2016
    Submission · R1 · 2:58 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Tribe Of Warriors · Feb 20, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 1:17
  • W
    Cape Verde Regional · Jan 9, 2016
    Submission
  • W
    XFC International 13 · Dec 5, 2015
    Submission · R2 · 1:25 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Aspera FC 24 · Sep 12, 2015
    Submission · R1 · 4:03 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove · May 15, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Dynasty Of Champions (Beijing) · Dec 19, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 127 · Oct 2, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 15:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 118 · May 2, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Total Domination · Oct 18, 2013
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 102 · Oct 3, 2013
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 97 · Jul 30, 2013
    Submission · R3 · 2:03 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Santa Catarina Regional · Sep 29, 2012
    Submission
  • W
    TBA
    Santa Catarina Regional · Jun 17, 2012
    TKO
  • W
    Santa Catarina Regional · May 19, 2012
    TKO
  • W
    TBA
    Santa Catarina Regional · Mar 31, 2012
    TKO
  • W
    Nitrix Champion Fight · Feb 11, 2012
    TKO
  • W
    Apocalypse Fighting Championship · Oct 8, 2011
    Decision
  • W
    TBA
    Santa Catarina Regional · Oct 1, 2011
    TKO
  • W
    Santa Catarina Regional · Oct 1, 2011
    TKO
  • W
    Santa Catarina Regional · Jul 9, 2011
    Submission
  • W
    TBA
    Full Heroes Battle · Jun 25, 2011
    Decision
  • L
    Nitrix Champion Fight · Feb 18, 2011
    Submission
  • W
    Santa Catarina Regional · Jan 15, 2011
    Submission
  • W
    Santa Catarina Regional · Nov 20, 2010
    Submission
  • W
    TBA
    Santa Catarina Regional · Aug 14, 2010
    Submission
  • W
    Rio Grande do Sul Regional · Jun 11, 2010
    Submission
  • W
    Nitrix Champion Fight · May 14, 2010
    Submission
  • W
    TBA
    Nitrix Champion Fight · Feb 6, 2010
    Submission
  • W
    Warrior Challenge · Dec 30, 2009
    Decision
  • W
    Nitrix Champion Fight · Nov 14, 2009
    TKO
  • L
    Nitrix Champion Fight · May 16, 2009
    TKO
  • L
    TBA
    Santa Catarina Regional · Apr 29, 2006
    Decision
  • W
    TBA
    Santa Catarina Regional · Jun 5, 2005
    TKO
Rob Emerson1-4
  • L
    ACA 101: Warsaw · Nov 15, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 2:59 · Bantamweight
  • L
    ACA 93: ACA 93, Saint Petersburg · Mar 16, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    WFCA 54 · Nov 16, 2018
    Submission · R2 · 1:57 · Featherweight
  • W
    ACA 87: ACB 87, Nottingham · May 19, 2018
    Decision · Bantamweight
  • L
    Victory FC 56 · Apr 14, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
Full record · 38 fights
  • W
    Victory FC 54 · Dec 9, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 1:34 · Featherweight
  • W
    Victory FC 51 · Jun 24, 2016
    Submission · R2 · 1:30 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 127 · Oct 2, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 15:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 116 · Apr 10, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 104 · Oct 17, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 1:44 · Featherweight
  • W
    Fight Club OC · Oct 4, 2012
    Submission · R1 · 4:20 · Featherweight
  • W
    Fight Club OC · Aug 16, 2012
    Submission · R1 · 2:05 · Featherweight
  • W
    Tachi PF 12 · Mar 9, 2012
    Submission · R3 · 4:29 · Catchweight
  • L
    Colorado Regional · Jan 29, 2011
    Decision
  • W
    Art of Fighting · Dec 3, 2010
    Decision
  • W
    PureCombat · Sep 25, 2010
    TKO
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi · Mar 31, 2010
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 109: RELENTLESS · Feb 6, 2010
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT · Sep 19, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens · Feb 7, 2009
    Submission · R2 · 3:14 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY · Aug 9, 2008
    TKO · R1 · 0:12 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 81: BREAKING POINT · Feb 2, 2008
    SD · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • NC
    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale · Jun 23, 2007
    · R2 · 0:39 · Lightweight
  • L
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 · Feb 12, 2007
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 · Feb 2, 2007
    Submission · R2 · 4:46 · Lightweight
  • W
    Pancrase 165 · Aug 27, 2006
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Pancrase 162 · May 2, 2006
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Total Combat · Mar 11, 2006
    TKO
  • W
    KOTC: Flash Point · Sep 23, 2005
    TKO · R1 · 2:15 · Featherweight
  • L
    Reality Combat Fighting · Feb 19, 2005
    Decision
  • L
    KOTC: Revenge · Nov 14, 2004
    MD · Lightweight
  • W
    KOTC: Relentless · Sep 24, 2004
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    TBA
    Total Combat · May 30, 2004
    Submission
  • L
    Deep 14 Impact · Apr 18, 2004
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit · Nov 14, 2003
    SD · Featherweight
  • W
    California Regional · May 2, 2003
    Submission
  • L
    KOTC: Street Fighter · Dec 7, 2002
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    Minnesota Regional · Jun 29, 2002
    Decision

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rafael Silva vs Rob Emerson?

Rafael Silva defeated Rob Emerson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (15:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Bellator MMA: Bellator 127, held Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula.