Rafael Cerqueira
“The Lion”
UFC record
Last 4: LLLL
Profile
- Age
- 36 (born March 15, 1990)
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 205 lbs.
- Reach
- 76"
- Stance
- Southpaw
- UFC record
- 0-4
How the fights ended
Losses in the UFC4
- KO/TKO 2
- Submission 1
- Decision 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 1.56 top 94%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 5.05
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 0.0 top 94%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.0
Next fight
About Rafael Cerqueira
Rafael Cerqueira "The Lion" is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Cerqueira stands 6' 3", has a 76" reach and fights from a southpaw stance.
Cerqueira made a UFC debut at UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway in October 2024 and lost to Ibo Aslan by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Cerqueira is 0-4 across 4 fights.
Most recently, Cerqueira lost to Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev by rear naked choke at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker in November 2025.
UFC fight history
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L
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 0:33
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
Nov 22, 2025
0Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
Aug 9, 2025
19Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 2:12
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song
Feb 22, 2025
9Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 0:51
Oct 26, 2024
1Str 0TD 0KD
Quick answers
What is Rafael Cerqueira's record?
Rafael Cerqueira's UFC record is 0 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Rafael Cerqueira?
Rafael Cerqueira is 36 years old, born on March 15, 1990.
How tall is Rafael Cerqueira and what is their reach?
Rafael Cerqueira stands 6' 3" with a 76" reach.
Who did Rafael Cerqueira fight last?
Rafael Cerqueira lost to Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker on Nov 22, 2025.