Best fights of Rafael Cordeiro

Over 6 years as a professional, Rafael Cordeiro has compiled a 4-2 (3) record, including one title fight. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Rafael Cordeiro submits Cosminho da Silva

   On August 1, 1996 Rafael Cordeiro faced Cosminho da Silva. Cordeiro was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cordeiro was coming off a win. Cordeiro submitted Cosminho da Silva via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.

2. 2. Rafael Cordeiro KOs Daniel Daniel in 42 seconds

   On August 29, 1993 Rafael Cordeiro faced Daniel Daniel. Cordeiro was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Daniel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cordeiro stopped Daniel Daniel via TKO in the 1st round.

3. 3. Rafael Cordeiro submits Altair de Oliveira

   On August 1, 1996 Rafael Cordeiro faced Altair de Oliveira. Cordeiro was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Oliveira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cordeiro was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Cordeiro submitted Altair de Oliveira via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.

4. 4. Rafael Cordeiro defeats Henry Matamoros

   On January 20, 1999 Rafael Cordeiro fought Henry Matamoros for the vacant IVC lightweight title. Cordeiro was 25 years old with a record of 3-1, and Matamoros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cordeiro was coming off a loss. Cordeiro won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.