No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Rafael Cerqueira holds a professional MMA record of 11-5-0. Rafael Cerqueira has won 11 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Rafael Cerqueira lands 1.56 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 22, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC, BRAVE CF.
Profile
- Height
- 6'3"191 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 76"193 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- 1990-03-15
- Age
- 36
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Galpao Da Luta · Brazil
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Rafael Cerqueira sits in the top 25.
Related fighters
Recent & upcoming opponents
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rafael Cerqueira earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSLMC 1· Jun 6, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 28-11UD
- LOSSUFCUFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 8-0SUBR1 · 0:33
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs Hernandez· Aug 9, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 7-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Seattle: Cejudo vs Song· Feb 22, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 17-6TKOR1 · 2:12
- LOSSvs Ibo AslanUFCUFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 14-1TKOR1 · 0:51
- WINvs Rodrigo AraújoDemo Fight 19· Apr 28, 2024· Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 6-4TKOR1 · 4:58
- WINvs Ivonilson DiasDemo Fight 18· Jan 27, 2024· Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 4:18
- WINvs Jhonathan AzevedoBRAVE CFBRAVE CF 79· Dec 8, 2023· Catchweight· 9-0 vs 4-2TKOR1 · 01:18
- WINvs Gutembergue SouzaDemo Fight 17· Jul 29, 2023· 8-0 vs 0-2SUBR1 · 0:45
- WINvs Otavio Lacerda×3Title bout · Title win #3Demo Fight 16· Mar 25, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 9-8TKOR2 · 4:15
- WINvs Wesley Martins×2Title bout · Title win #2Demo Fight 14· Sep 24, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 17-10TKOR2 · 3:30
- WINvs Silvio da Silva×1Title bout · Title win #1Demo Fight 13· May 28, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 10-7SUBR1 · 4:59
- WINvs Fernando FilhoQualify Combat 10· Apr 2, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 4-2UD
- WINvs Bruno LeonardoDemo Fight 10· Sep 25, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 2-4TKOR1 · 4:40
- WINvs Benicio DiasImperium MMA Pro 15· Aug 14, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:45
- WINvs Gustavo dos SantosQualify Combat 9· Sep 7, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-2TKOR1 · 0:35
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1613▼18
- Peak
- 1754Apr 28, 2024
- Rated fights
- 16
Frequently asked questions
When does Rafael Cerqueira fight next?
Rafael Cerqueira has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Rafael Cerqueira's record?
Rafael Cerqueira's professional MMA record is 11-5-0.
Who is Rafael Cerqueira fighting next?
Rafael Cerqueira's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Rafael Cerqueira fight last?
Rafael Cerqueira most recently fought Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev at UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker on Saturday, November 22, 2025, LOSS (Submission).
What weight class does Rafael Cerqueira fight in?
Rafael Cerqueira fights at Light Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Rafael Cerqueira have?
Rafael Cerqueira has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.
How tall is Rafael Cerqueira?
Rafael Cerqueira is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.
How much does Rafael Cerqueira weigh?
Rafael Cerqueira weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
What is Rafael Cerqueira's reach?
Rafael Cerqueira has a reach of 76" (193 cm).
How old is Rafael Cerqueira?
Rafael Cerqueira is 36 years old (born Mar 15, 1990).
Where is Rafael Cerqueira from?
Rafael Cerqueira is from Brazil.