Rafael Silva losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Rafael Silva has compiled a 31-8 (23) record, including seven title fights. He has eight losses, two of them in title fights.
8. Rafael Silva loses to Vicente Vargas via KO
On March 3, 2024 Rafael Silva faced Vicente Vargas in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 38 years old with a record of 31-7, and Vargas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a loss. Vargas stopped Silva via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Rafael Silva loses to Shoko Sato via KO
On October 13, 2019 Rafael Silva faced Shoko Sato in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 34 years old with a record of 31-6, and Sato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 3-fight winning streak. Sato stopped Silva via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Rafael Silva loses to Shintaro Ishiwatari via unanimous decision
On May 28, 2017 Rafael Silva fought Shintaro Ishiwatari for the Pancrase bantamweight title. Silva was 32 years old with a record of 28-5, and Ishiwatari was 32 with a record of 21-6-4. Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak and Ishiwatari was on a 3-fight winning streak. Silva lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ishiwatari.
5. Rafael Silva loses to Darrion Caldwell via unanimous decision
On May 15, 2015 Rafael Silva faced Darrion Caldwell in a bantamweight bout. Silva was 30 years old with a record of 22-4, and Caldwell was 27 with a record of 6-0. Silva was coming off a win and Caldwell was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Silva lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Caldwell.
4. Rafael Silva loses to Joe Warren via unanimous decision
On May 2, 2014 Rafael Silva fought Joe Warren for the vacant Bellator and Bellator bantamweight titles. Silva was 29 years old with a record of 21-3, and Warren was 37 with a record of 10-3. Silva was on a 13-fight winning streak and Warren was on a 3-fight winning streak. Silva lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Warren.
3. Rafael Silva loses to Diego D'Avila via KO
On February 19, 2011 Rafael Silva faced Diego D'Avila. Silva was 25 years old with a record of 8-2, and D'Avila was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 7-fight winning streak. D'Avila submitted Silva via armbar in the 1st round.
2. Rafael Silva loses to Alessandro Cordeiro via KO
On May 16, 2009 Rafael Silva faced Alessandro Cordeiro. Silva was 24 years old with a record of 1-1, and Cordeiro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a loss. Cordeiro stopped Silva via TKO in the 2nd round.
1. Rafael Silva loses to Marcio Furlin via split decision
On April 29, 2006 Rafael Silva faced Marcio Furlin. Silva was 21 years old with a record of 1-0, and Furlin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a win. Silva lost via split decision. Went the distance with Furlin.