Best fights of Vítor Ribeiro
Over 9 years as a professional, Vítor Ribeiro has compiled a 20-5 (14) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vítor Ribeiro chokes out Daisuke Nakamura
On December 9, 2006 Vítor Ribeiro defended his Cage Rage lightweight title against Daisuke Nakamura. Ribeiro was 27 years old with a record of 16-1, and Nakamura was 26 with a record of 11-8. Ribeiro was on a 6-fight winning streak and Nakamura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ribeiro submitted Daisuke Nakamura via choke-out in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Vítor Ribeiro submits Abdul Mohamed
On September 30, 2006 Vítor Ribeiro defended his Cage Rage lightweight title against Abdul Mohamed. Ribeiro was 27 years old with a record of 15-1, and Mohamed was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribeiro was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ribeiro submitted Abdul Mohamed via kimura in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Vítor Ribeiro submits Jean Silva
On September 10, 2005 Vítor Ribeiro fought Jean Silva for the vacant Cage Rage lightweight title. Ribeiro was 26 years old with a record of 12-1, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribeiro was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ribeiro submitted Jean Silva via arm triangle choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Vítor Ribeiro submits Joachim Hansen
On December 14, 2003 Vítor Ribeiro fought Joachim Hansen for the Shooto welterweight title. Ribeiro was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Hansen was 24 with a record of 6-1-1. Ribeiro was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Hansen was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ribeiro submitted Joachim Hansen via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
5. Vítor Ribeiro defeats Mitsuhiro Ishida
On July 9, 2004 Vítor Ribeiro faced Mitsuhiro Ishida in a lightweight bout. Ribeiro was 25 years old with a record of 9-0, and Ishida was 25 with a record of 6-1-1. Ribeiro was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Ishida was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ribeiro won via unanimous decision.
6. Vítor Ribeiro defeats Tatsuya Kawajiri
On December 14, 2002 Vítor Ribeiro faced Tatsuya Kawajiri in a lightweight bout. Ribeiro was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Kawajiri was 24 with a record of 7-1-1. Ribeiro was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Kawajiri was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ribeiro won via unanimous decision.
7. Vítor Ribeiro submits Chris Brennan
On March 3, 2006 Vítor Ribeiro faced Chris Brennan in a middleweight bout. Ribeiro was 27 years old with a record of 14-1, and Brennan was 34 with a record of 18-10-1. Ribeiro was on a 4-fight winning streak and Brennan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ribeiro submitted Chris Brennan via swollen eye in the 2nd round.
8. Vítor Ribeiro defeats Ivan Menjivar
On July 19, 2003 Vítor Ribeiro faced Ivan Menjivar. Ribeiro was 24 years old with a record of 7-0, and Menjivar was 21 with a record of 11-2. Ribeiro was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Menjivar was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ribeiro won via unanimous decision.
9. Vítor Ribeiro defeats Hiroshi Tsuruya
On September 16, 2002 Vítor Ribeiro faced Hiroshi Tsuruya. Ribeiro was 23 years old with a record of 3-0, and Tsuruya was 31 with a record of 6-1-3. Ribeiro was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Tsuruya was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ribeiro won via unanimous decision.
10. Vítor Ribeiro loses to Shinya Aoki via unanimous decision
On July 20, 2009 Vítor Ribeiro faced Shinya Aoki in a welterweight bout. Ribeiro was 30 years old with a record of 20-2, and Aoki was 26 with a record of 20-4. Ribeiro was coming off a win, while Aoki was coming off a loss. Ribeiro lost via unanimous decision.