Best fights of Rafael Silva
Over 19 years as a professional, Rafael Silva has compiled a 31-8 (23) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rafael Silva defeats Rob Emerson
On October 3, 2014 Rafael Silva faced Rob Emerson in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 29 years old with a record of 21-4, and Emerson was 33 with a record of 17-10. Silva was coming off a loss, while Emerson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Silva won via unanimous decision.
2. Rafael Silva submits Kenta Takizawa
On March 17, 2019 Rafael Silva defended his Pancrase bantamweight title against Kenta Takizawa. Silva was 33 years old with a record of 29-6, and Takizawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a win. Silva submitted Kenta Takizawa via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Rafael Silva submits Yuto Hokamura
On July 21, 2019 Rafael Silva defended his Pancrase bantamweight title against Yuto Hokamura. Silva was 34 years old with a record of 30-6, and Hokamura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva submitted Yuto Hokamura via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Rafael Silva submits Derinaldo Guerra
On September 12, 2015 Rafael Silva fought Derinaldo Guerra for the vacant AFC bantamweight title. Silva was 30 years old with a record of 22-5, and Guerra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a loss. Silva submitted Derinaldo Guerra via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Rafael Silva defeats Masakatsu Ueda
On July 24, 2016 Rafael Silva faced Masakatsu Ueda in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 31 years old with a record of 26-5, and Ueda was 38 with a record of 22-4-2. Both Silva and Ueda were on a 4-fight winning streak. Silva won via unanimous decision.
6. Rafael Silva defeats Anthony Leone
On October 4, 2013 Rafael Silva fought Anthony Leone for the vacant Bellator 2013 Summer Series Tournament bantamweight title. Silva was 28 years old with a record of 20-3, and Leone was 26 with a record of 13-5. Silva was on a 12-fight winning streak and Leone was on a 4-fight winning streak. Silva won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Rafael Silva defeats Masakatsu Ueda in their 2nd fight
On May 20, 2018 Rafael Silva fought Masakatsu Ueda for the vacant Interim Pancrase bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Silva was 33 years old with a record of 28-6, and Ueda was 40 with a record of 26-5-2. Silva was coming off a loss, while Ueda was on a 4-fight winning streak. Silva won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Rafael Silva defeats Victor Henry
On November 13, 2016 Rafael Silva faced Victor Henry in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 31 years old with a record of 27-5, and Henry was 29 with a record of 12-2. Silva was on a 5-fight winning streak and Henry was coming off a win. Silva won via split decision.
9. Rafael Silva submits Shohei Masumizu
On March 13, 2016 Rafael Silva faced Shohei Masumizu in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 30 years old with a record of 25-5, and Masumizu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 3-fight winning streak. Silva submitted Shohei Masumizu via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Rafael Silva submits Ruben Hernandez Parra
On January 9, 2016 Rafael Silva faced Ruben Hernandez Parra in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 30 years old with a record of 24-5, and Parra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva submitted Ruben Hernandez Parra via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.