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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. Vítor Ribeiro submits Takumi Nakayama in 51 seconds
On May 25, 2002 Vítor Ribeiro faced Takumi Nakayama. Ribeiro was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Nakayama was 28 with a record of 8-1-2. Ribeiro was coming off a win, while Nakayama was coming off a loss. Ribeiro submitted Takumi Nakayama via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
5. Vítor Ribeiro KOs Katsuhiko Nagata
On April 5, 2009 Vítor Ribeiro faced Katsuhiko Nagata in a lightweight bout. Ribeiro was 30 years old with a record of 19-2, and Nagata was 35 with a record of 4-4-1. Ribeiro was coming off a loss. Ribeiro stopped Katsuhiko Nagata via TKO in the 1st round.
6. 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.