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Ryan Cafaro
Fighter

Ryan Cafaro

"Korean Thunder"
15-6-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 7-3
NEXT FIGHT
vs Hyuma Yasui
RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 16·

CAREER SUMMARY

Ryan Cafaro holds a professional MMA record of 15-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 22 bouts on record. Ryan Cafaro has won 15 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: May 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
69"175 cm
DOB
1989-10-24
Age
36
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Upcoming

  1. RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 16
    vs Hyuma YasuiFeatherweight

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Koyomi Matsushima
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 53· May 10, 2026· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 15-7
    SUB
    R3 · 2:23
  2. WIN
    vs Justin Patton×2Title bout · Title win #2
    CFFC 149: Cafaro vs. Patton· Dec 20, 2025· Featherweight· 13-6 vs 9-4
    TKO
    R1 · 4:58
  3. WIN
    vs Anthony Dilemme×1Title bout · Title win #1
    CFFC 142: Fernandez vs. Edwards· May 24, 2025· Featherweight· 12-6 vs 7-0
    MD
  4. WIN
    vs Ricardo Fuentes
    CFFC 140: Rzgoev vs. Roberts· Mar 14, 2025· Featherweight· 11-6 vs 6-3
    TKO
    R3 · 0:34
  5. NC
    vs Justin Patton
    247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 23· Sep 21, 2024· Featherweight· 11-6 vs 7-3
    NC
    R1 · 1:54
  6. LOSS
    vs Cristian Lopez
    Art of War Cage Fighting 33· Dec 15, 2023· Featherweight· 11-5 vs 7-7
    SD
  7. WIN
    vs Matt Turnbull
    Art of War Cage Fighting 31· Sep 15, 2023· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 6-4
    SUB
    R2 · 4:24
  8. WIN
    vs Jeremiah Labiano
    CFFC 117: Kamchybekov vs. Gunnison· Mar 31, 2023· Featherweight· 9-5 vs 13-10
    SUB
    R3 · 2:22
  9. WIN
    vs Matthew Skibicki
    Stellar Fights 47· Oct 16, 2021· Featherweight· 8-5 vs 4-4
    SUB
    R2 · 2:28
  10. WIN
    vs Ahsan Abdullah
    Art of War Cage Fighting 19· Jul 31, 2021· Featherweight· 7-5 vs 8-9
    UD
  11. LOSS
    vs Tim Dooling
    Ring of Combat 70· Nov 23, 2019· Featherweight· 7-4 vs 8-6
    SUB
    R3 · 1:55
  12. WIN
    vs Michael Lawrence
    CFFC 74· May 17, 2019· Featherweight· 6-4 vs 6-4
    SUB
    R2 · 3:36
  13. LOSS
    vs Boimah Karmo
    CFFC 73: Anyanwu vs. Daukaus· Mar 2, 2019· Featherweight· 6-3 vs 5-5
    UD
  14. LOSS
    vs Scott Heckman
    Maverick MMA 7· May 12, 2018· Featherweight· 6-2 vs 26-8
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Jarred Mercado
    CFFC 69· Dec 16, 2017· Featherweight· 5-2 vs 14-5
    SUB
    R2 · 0:38
  16. WIN
    vs Chris Humes-Mitchell
    KOTC: Locked In· Oct 28, 2017· Featherweight· 4-2 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:44
  17. WIN
    vs Adli Edwards
    CFFC 66· Aug 5, 2017· Featherweight· 3-2 vs 2-0
    SD
  18. WIN
    vs Al Jones
    CFFC 59· Jul 9, 2016· Catchweight· 2-2 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:36
  19. LOSS
    vs Jacob Bohn
    CFFC 53: Spohn vs. Anyanwu· Dec 4, 2015· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 3-1
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Thad Frick
    CFFC 51: Ledesma vs. Gaudinot· Sep 12, 2015· Featherweight· 1-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R2 · 0:24
  21. WIN
    vs Matt Kakareka
    Matrix Fights 9· Dec 5, 2014· Featherweight· 0-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R2 · 1:28
  22. LOSS
    vs Dan Matala
    Bellator 108· Nov 15, 2013· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R2 · 3:52

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1684▲13
Peak
1684May 10, 2026
Rated fights
21
15001600170020142017202020232026Nov 15, 2013 · 1446Dec 5, 2014 · 1494Sep 12, 2015 · 1543Dec 4, 2015 · 1512Jul 9, 2016 · 1557Aug 5, 2017 · 1573Oct 28, 2017 · 1601Dec 16, 2017 · 1633May 12, 2018 · 1620Mar 2, 2019 · 1595May 17, 2019 · 1619Nov 23, 2019 · 1593Jul 31, 2021 · 1588Oct 16, 2021 · 1606Mar 31, 2023 · 1622Sep 15, 2023 · 1639Dec 15, 2023 · 1628Mar 14, 2025 · 1646May 24, 2025 · 1657Dec 20, 2025 · 1671May 10, 2026 · 16841684

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ryan Cafaro fight next?

Ryan Cafaro fights Hyuma Yasui on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 16.

What is Ryan Cafaro's record?

Ryan Cafaro's professional MMA record is 15-6-0.

Who is Ryan Cafaro fighting next?

Ryan Cafaro's next opponent is Hyuma Yasui at Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 16.

Who did Ryan Cafaro fight last?

Ryan Cafaro most recently fought Koyomi Matsushima at Rizin FF - Rizin 53 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Ryan Cafaro fight in?

Ryan Cafaro fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Ryan Cafaro have?

Ryan Cafaro has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Ryan Cafaro?

Ryan Cafaro is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Ryan Cafaro weigh?

Ryan Cafaro weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Ryan Cafaro's reach?

Ryan Cafaro has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Ryan Cafaro?

Ryan Cafaro is 36 years old (born Oct 24, 1989).

Where is Ryan Cafaro from?

Ryan Cafaro is from United States.