Fábio Maldonado losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Fábio Maldonado has compiled a 28-17 (21) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has 17 losses, three of them in title fights.
17. Fábio Maldonado loses to Kirill Sidelnikov via KO in 45 seconds
On July 1, 2022 Fábio Maldonado faced Kirill Sidelnikov in a heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 42 years old with a record of 28-16, and Sidelnikov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was coming off a loss. Sidelnikov stopped Maldonado via TKO in the 1st round.
16. Fábio Maldonado loses to Sergei Kharitonov via KO
On November 6, 2021 Fábio Maldonado fought Sergei Kharitonov for the Parus FC heavyweight title. Maldonado was 41 years old with a record of 28-15, and Kharitonov was 41 with a record of 31-9. Maldonado was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Kharitonov was coming off a loss. Kharitonov stopped Maldonado via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
15. Fábio Maldonado loses to Chi Lewis-Parry via KO
On September 25, 2020 Fábio Maldonado fought Chi Lewis-Parry for the vacant UAE Warriors heavyweight title. Maldonado was 40 years old with a record of 26-14, and Lewis-Parry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was coming off a win. Lewis-Parry stopped Maldonado via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
14. Fábio Maldonado loses to Jiří Procházka via KO
On October 12, 2019 Fábio Maldonado faced Jiří Procházka in a light heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 39 years old with a record of 25-13, and Procházka was 26 with a record of 24-3-1. Maldonado was coming off a win and Procházka was on a 8-fight winning streak. Procházka stopped Maldonado via KO in the 1st round.
13. Fábio Maldonado loses to Ivan Shtyrkov via KO
On October 27, 2018 Fábio Maldonado faced Ivan Shtyrkov in a light heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 38 years old with a record of 24-12, and Shtyrkov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was coming off a loss. Shtyrkov stopped Maldonado via TKO in the 2nd round.
12. Fábio Maldonado loses to Nikita Krylov via KO
On May 19, 2018 Fábio Maldonado defended his FNG light heavyweight title against Nikita Krylov. Maldonado was 38 years old with a record of 24-11, and Krylov was 26 with a record of 24-5. Maldonado was on a 2-fight winning streak and Krylov was on a 3-fight winning streak. Krylov stopped Maldonado via KO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
11. Fábio Maldonado loses to Mikhail Mokhnatkin via unanimous decision
On October 1, 2016 Fábio Maldonado faced Mikhail Mokhnatkin in a heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 36 years old with a record of 22-10, and Mokhnatkin was 26 with a record of 8-1-2. Maldonado was on a 3-fight losing streak. Maldonado lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mokhnatkin.
10. Fábio Maldonado loses to Fedor Emelianenko via majority decision
On June 17, 2016 Fábio Maldonado faced Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 36 years old with a record of 22-9, and Emelianenko was 39 with a record of 35-4. Maldonado was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Emelianenko was on a 4-fight winning streak. Maldonado lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Emelianenko.
9. Fábio Maldonado loses to Corey Anderson via unanimous decision
On November 7, 2015 Fábio Maldonado faced Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 35 years old with a record of 22-8, and Anderson was 26 with a record of 6-1. Maldonado was coming off a loss, while Anderson was coming off a win. Maldonado lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Anderson.
8. Fábio Maldonado loses to Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision
On April 25, 2015 Fábio Maldonado faced Quinton Jackson in a heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 35 years old with a record of 22-7, and Jackson was 36 with a record of 35-11. Maldonado was coming off a win and Jackson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Maldonado lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jackson.
7. Fábio Maldonado loses to Stipe Miocic via KO in 35 seconds
On May 31, 2014 Fábio Maldonado faced Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 34 years old with a record of 21-6, and Miocic was 31 with a record of 11-1. Maldonado was on a 3-fight winning streak and Miocic was on a 2-fight winning streak. Miocic stopped Maldonado via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Fábio Maldonado loses to Glover Teixeira via KO
On October 13, 2012 Fábio Maldonado faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 32 years old with a record of 18-5, and Teixeira was 32 with a record of 18-2. Maldonado was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Teixeira was on a 16-fight winning streak. Teixeira stopped Maldonado via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Fábio Maldonado loses to Igor Pokrajac via unanimous decision
On May 15, 2012 Fábio Maldonado faced Igor Pokrajac in a light heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 32 years old with a record of 18-4, and Pokrajac was 33 with a record of 24-8. Maldonado was coming off a loss, while Pokrajac was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maldonado lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pokrajac.
4. Fábio Maldonado loses to Kyle Kingsbury via unanimous decision
On June 4, 2010 Fábio Maldonado faced Kyle Kingsbury in a light heavyweight bout. Maldonado was 30 years old with a record of 18-3, and Kingsbury was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 11-fight winning streak. Maldonado lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kingsbury.
3. Fábio Maldonado loses to Alexandre Ferreira via KO in 27 seconds
On November 10, 2007 Fábio Maldonado faced Alexandre Ferreira. Maldonado was 27 years old with a record of 7-2, and Ferreira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ferreira submitted Maldonado via kneebar in the 1st round.
2. Fábio Maldonado loses to Omni Santos via unanimous decision
On September 23, 2000 Fábio Maldonado faced Omni Santos. Maldonado was 20 years old with a record of 2-0, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Maldonado lost via unanimous decision.
1. Fábio Maldonado loses to Alessandro Leal via KO
On June 9, 2000 Fábio Maldonado faced Alessandro Leal. Maldonado was 20 years old with a record of 2-1, and Leal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was coming off a loss. Leal submitted Maldonado via kneebar in the 1st round.