Rafael Cordeiro

Rafael Cordeiro (Born June 1, 1973) is a Brazilian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coach and founder of MMA Gym, Kings MMA. He is best known for training multiple MMA world champions.

Rafael Cordeiro
Born (1973-06-01) 1 June 1973
Curitiba, Brazil
Other namesMestre
ResidenceHuntington Beach, California, United States
NationalityBrazillian
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
StyleMuay Thai
TeamKings MMA (2010-present)
Chute Boxe Academy (until 2009)
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins4
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout0
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

History

Cordeiro was a fighter affiliated with the Chute Boxe Academy where participated in Mixed Martial arts and Muay Thai. He was three-time Brazilian Muay Thai champion and lightweight champion at the International Vale Tudo Championship (IVC).[1][2]

In 1999, Cordeiro stopped competing professionally and started his career as a full time coach at Chute Boxe where would remain until 2009.[3] In 2008 he moved to the United States and in 2010 opened his own gym, Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, California.[4]

Cordeiro has won the 2012 and 2016 coach of the year awards for MMA.[5][6]

In 2020, Cordeiro was Trainer and Cornerman to the former boxing world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson for his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr.[7][8]

Notable students

Mixed Martial Arts

Boxing

Awards

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches 4 wins 2 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 2 1
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 4-2 Rumina Sato Submission (Kneebar) VTJ 1999 - Vale Tudo Japan 1999 December 11, 1999 1 0:58 Japan
Win 4–1 Henry Matamoros Decision (Unanimous) IVC 9 - The Revenge January 20, 1999 1 30:00 Brazil Won IVC Lightweight Championship
Loss 3–1 Sergio Melo Disqualification (Rope Grabbing) IVC 7 - The New Champions August 23, 1998 1 11:32 Brazil
Win 3–0 Altair de Oliveira Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) BVF 4 - Circuito de Lutas 7 August 1, 1996 1 2:24 Brazil
Win 2–0 Cosminho da Silva Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) BVF 4 - Circuito de Lutas 7 August 1, 1996 1 3:38 Brazil
Win 1–0 Daniel Daniel TKO (Cut) CP X CB - Capoeira vs. Chute Boxe August 29, 1993 1 0:42 Brazil


References

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