Rafael Cerqueira
"The Lion"
- Age
- 36
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Reach
- 76"
- Stance
- Southpaw
Statistics
- Win rate0%0/1
- Finish rate0%0/0
- KO rate0%0/0
- Sub rate0%0/0
Advanced Stats
Career Timeline 1 fight
Career Statistics 1 of 1 bouts with official stats
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Career Rankings where Rafael Cerqueira sits
Ranked against every fighter on MMA.SOCIAL who qualifies for that board — UFC appearances only, not full professional careers.
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Rafael Cerqueira is a Light Heavyweight fighter tracked on MMA.SOCIAL with a UFC record of 0-1. The current performance-based ELO rating is 952, with a career peak of 1,000.
What is Rafael Cerqueira's UFC record?
Rafael Cerqueira is 0-1 as a Light Heavyweight fighter.
Last fight: Lost to Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev by submission, Nov 2025. One UFC bout so far: a loss in 2025.
- UFC record
- 0-1
Record and totals are from bouts recorded on MMA.SOCIAL, which covers UFC appearances only — not a fighter's full professional career. Any ranking named above states the board it is taken from and how many fighters qualified for it.
Who has Rafael Cerqueira lost to in the UFC?
Rafael Cerqueira has 1 UFC loss: Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev (2025).
Who did Rafael Cerqueira fight last?
Rafael Cerqueira lost to Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev by submission in round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker on November 22, 2025.
How tall is Rafael Cerqueira and what is the reach?
Rafael Cerqueira is 6' 3" tall with a 76" reach and weighs 205 lbs.
How many UFC fights has Rafael Cerqueira had?
Rafael Cerqueira has had 1 UFC fight: 0 wins, 1 loss.
How many takedowns and strikes has Rafael Cerqueira landed in the UFC?
In 1 UFC fight with official stats, Rafael Cerqueira has landed 0 takedowns.
How old is Rafael Cerqueira?
Rafael Cerqueira is 36 years old (born March 15, 1990).
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