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 best fights.
1. Rafael Silva defeats Masakatsu Ueda in their 2nd fight
On May 20, 2018 Rafael Silva fought Masakatsu Ueda for the vacant 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Rafael Silva submits Rodrigo Lima
On July 31, 2013 Rafael Silva faced Rodrigo Lima in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 28 years old with a record of 19-3, and Lima was 22 with a record of 11-1. Silva was on a 11-fight winning streak and Lima was coming off a win. Silva submitted Rodrigo Lima via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.