Rafael Cordeiro has two losses against two opponents on his MMA record. For a list of Cordeiro's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Rafael Cordeiro".
On December 11, 1999 Rafael Cordeiro faced off against Rumina Sato in a lightweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 4-2 (3), and Sato was 25 years old and with a record of 14-3-1 (11). Cordeiro lost the fight via 1st-round submission.
On August 23, 1998 Rafael Cordeiro faced off against Sergio Melo at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 3-1 (3). Cordeiro lost the fight via 1-round disqualification.