Rafael Silva

"Morcego"

31-8-0

BrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Vicente Vargas · TKO · Mar 3, 2024

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Shoko SatoTKO · R2 4:30

ONECENTURY PART I·October 13, 2019

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Rafael Silva holds a professional MMA record of 31-8-0. Silva has 42 professional MMA bouts on record. Silva has won 31 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 15 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: October 13, 2019. Tracked organizations: ONE, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
DOB: Mar 20, 1985
Age: 41
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Career history

LOSS
vs Vicente Vargas
UAE Warriors 48· Mar 3, 2024· Featherweight· 31-8 vs 21-6
TKO
R3 · 2:14
LOSS
vs Shoko Sato
ONE · CENTURY PART I· Oct 13, 2019· Bantamweight· 31-7 vs 31-13-2
TKO
R2 · 4:30
WIN
vs Yuto Hokamura×3Title bout · Title win #3
Pancrase 307· Jul 21, 2019· Bantamweight· 31-6 vs 12-8-2
SUB
R2 · 1:54
WIN
vs Kenta Takizawa×2Title bout · Title win #2
Pancrase 303· Mar 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 30-6 vs 9-5
SUB
R1 · 3:22
WIN
vs Masakatsu Ueda×1Title bout · Title win #1
Pancrase 296· May 20, 2018· Bantamweight· 29-6 vs 26-6-2
UD
LOSS
vs Shintaro Ishiwatari
Pancrase 287· May 28, 2017· Bantamweight· 28-6 vs 22-6-4
UD
WIN
vs Victor Henry
Pancrase 282· Nov 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 28-5 vs 12-3
SD
WIN
vs Masakatsu Ueda
Pancrase 279· Jul 24, 2016· Bantamweight· 27-5 vs 22-5-2
UD
WIN
vs Shohei Masumizu
Pancrase 276· Mar 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 26-5 vs 4-1
SUB
R1 · 2:58
LOSS
vs Luis Santos
Tribe Of Warriors· Feb 20, 2016
TKO
R1 · 1:17
WIN
vs Ruben Hernandez Parra
Cape Verde Regional· Jan 9, 2016· 25-5 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jeferson Vieira da Silva
XFC International 13· Dec 5, 2015· Bantamweight· 24-5 vs 9-3-1
SUB
R2 · 1:25
WIN
vs Derinaldo Guerra×1Title bout · Title win #1
Aspera FC 24· Sep 12, 2015· Bantamweight· 23-5 vs 18-3
SUB
R1 · 4:03
LOSS
vs Darrion Caldwell
Bellator 137: Halsey vs Grove· May 15, 2015· Bantamweight· 22-5 vs 6-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Michal Pasternak
Dynasty Of Champions (Beijing)· Dec 19, 2014
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rob Emerson
Bellator MMA: Bellator 127· Oct 2, 2014· Bantamweight· 22-4 vs 17-11
UD
R3 · 15:00
LOSS
vs Joe WarrenTitle bout
Bellator MMA: Bellator 118· May 2, 2014· Bantamweight· 21-4 vs 11-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tatsuya Mizuno
Total Domination· Oct 18, 2013
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Leone
Bellator MMA: Bellator 102· Oct 3, 2013· Bantamweight· 21-3 vs 13-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rodrigo Lima
Bellator MMA: Bellator 97· Jul 30, 2013· Bantamweight· 20-3 vs 11-2
SUB
R3 · 2:03
WIN
vs Fabio Abreu
Santa Catarina Regional· Sep 29, 2012· 19-3 vs 3-5
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Santa Catarina Regional· Jun 17, 2012· 18-3
TKO
WIN
vs Mauricio da Silva
Santa Catarina Regional· May 19, 2012· 17-3 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Santa Catarina Regional· Mar 31, 2012· 16-3
TKO
WIN
vs Diego Davella
Nitrix Champion Fight· Feb 11, 2012· 15-3 vs 10-4
TKO
WIN
vs Wagner Noronha
Apocalypse Fighting Championship· Oct 8, 2011· 14-3 vs 5-3
DEC
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Santa Catarina Regional· Oct 1, 2011· 12-3
TKO
WIN
vs Fernando Giacometi
Santa Catarina Regional· Oct 1, 2011· 12-3 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Jonathan Pinto
Santa Catarina Regional· Jul 9, 2011· 11-3 vs 1-3
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Full Heroes Battle· Jun 25, 2011· 10-3
DEC
LOSS
vs Diego Davella
Nitrix Champion Fight· Feb 18, 2011· 9-3 vs 9-2
SUB
WIN
vs Erickson Lima
Santa Catarina Regional· Jan 15, 2011· 9-2 vs 1-2
SUB
WIN
vs Fábio Nunes
Santa Catarina Regional· Nov 20, 2010· 8-2 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Santa Catarina Regional· Aug 14, 2010· 7-2
SUB
WIN
vs Rogério Menna
Rio Grande do Sul Regional· Jun 11, 2010· 6-2 vs 1-3
SUB
WIN
vs Joilson Leite
Nitrix Champion Fight· May 14, 2010· 5-2 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Nitrix Champion Fight· Feb 6, 2010· 4-2
SUB
WIN
vs John Lineker
Warrior Challenge· Dec 30, 2009· 3-2 vs 6-5
DEC
WIN
vs Wagner Farias
Nitrix Champion Fight· Nov 14, 2009· 2-2 vs 1-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Alessandro Cordeiro
Nitrix Champion Fight· May 16, 2009· 1-2 vs 3-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Unknown opponent
Santa Catarina Regional· Apr 29, 2006· 1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Santa Catarina Regional· Jun 5, 2005· 1-0
TKO

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1628▼13
Peak: 1801Jul 21, 2019
Rated fights: 31

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafael Silva fight next?

Rafael Silva has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafael Silva's record?

Rafael Silva's professional MMA record is 31-8-0.

Who is Rafael Silva fighting next?

Rafael Silva's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafael Silva fight last?

Rafael Silva most recently fought Shoko Sato at CENTURY PART I on Sunday, October 13, 2019, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Rafael Silva fight in?

Rafael Silva fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Rafael Silva have?

Rafael Silva has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 15 wins by submission.

How tall is Rafael Silva?

Rafael Silva is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Rafael Silva weigh?

Rafael Silva weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Rafael Silva's reach?

Rafael Silva has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Rafael Silva?

Rafael Silva is 41 years old (born Mar 20, 1985).

Where is Rafael Silva from?

Rafael Silva is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY