Best fights of Bibiano Fernandes
Over 20 years as a professional, Bibiano Fernandes has compiled a 25-6 (11) record, including 17 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Bibiano Fernandes defeats Masakatsu Ueda
On May 2, 2014 Bibiano Fernandes defended his ONE bantamweight title against Masakatsu Ueda. Fernandes was 34 years old with a record of 15-3, and Ueda was 36 with a record of 18-2-2. Fernandes was on a 7-fight winning streak and Ueda was on a 3-fight winning streak. Fernandes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Bibiano Fernandes defeats Martin Nguyen
On March 24, 2018 Bibiano Fernandes defended his ONE bantamweight title against Martin Nguyen. Fernandes was 37 years old with a record of 21-3, and Nguyen was 29 with a record of 10-1. Fernandes was on a 13-fight winning streak and Nguyen was on a 6-fight winning streak. Fernandes won via split decision. Defended the title.
3. Bibiano Fernandes defeats Masakazu Imanari
On May 26, 2009 Bibiano Fernandes faced Masakazu Imanari in a featherweight bout. Fernandes was 29 years old with a record of 4-2, and Imanari was 33 with a record of 16-6-2. Fernandes was on a 3-fight winning streak and Imanari was on a 2-fight winning streak. Fernandes won via unanimous decision.
4. Bibiano Fernandes submits Kevin Belingon in their 4th fight
On October 13, 2019 Bibiano Fernandes defended his ONE bantamweight title against Kevin Belingon. It was their fourth meeting. Fernandes was 39 years old with a record of 23-4, and Belingon was 31 with a record of 20-6. Fernandes was coming off a win, while Belingon was coming off a loss. Fernandes submitted Kevin Belingon via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Bibiano Fernandes defeats Joachim Hansen
On March 22, 2010 Bibiano Fernandes defended his DREAM featherweight title against Joachim Hansen. Fernandes was 29 years old with a record of 7-2, and Hansen was 30 with a record of 19-8-1. Fernandes was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Hansen was coming off a loss. Fernandes won via split decision. Defended the title.
6. Bibiano Fernandes KOs Antonio Banuelos
On December 31, 2011 Bibiano Fernandes fought Antonio Banuelos for the vacant 2011 DREAM Grand Prix and inaugural DREAM Bantamweight bantamweight titles. Fernandes was 31 years old with a record of 10-3, and Banuelos was 32 with a record of 20-7. Both Fernandes and Banuelos were on a 2-fight winning streak. Fernandes stopped Antonio Banuelos via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
7. Bibiano Fernandes submits Andrew Leone
On August 5, 2017 Bibiano Fernandes defended his ONE bantamweight title against Andrew Leone. Fernandes was 37 years old with a record of 20-3, and Leone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fernandes was on a 12-fight winning streak. Fernandes submitted Andrew Leone via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Bibiano Fernandes defeats Soo Chul Kim
On October 18, 2013 Bibiano Fernandes fought Soo Chul Kim for the ONE bantamweight title. Fernandes was 33 years old with a record of 14-3, and Kim was 21 with a record of 7-4. Fernandes was on a 6-fight winning streak and Kim was on a 3-fight winning streak. Fernandes won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
9. Bibiano Fernandes submits Kim Dae-hwan
On December 5, 2014 Bibiano Fernandes defended his ONE bantamweight title against Kim Dae-hwan. Fernandes was 34 years old with a record of 16-3, and Dae-hwan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fernandes was on a 8-fight winning streak. Fernandes submitted Kim Dae-hwan via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Bibiano Fernandes KOs Toni Tauru
On July 18, 2015 Bibiano Fernandes defended his ONE bantamweight title against Toni Tauru. Fernandes was 35 years old with a record of 17-3, and Tauru was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fernandes was on a 9-fight winning streak. Fernandes stopped Toni Tauru via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.