Rafael Natal Profile
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Brazil 21-9-1 Record Middleweight Inactive
Rafael Natal Profile
UFC
Rafael Natal
“Sapo”
Brazil 21-9-1 Record Middleweight Inactive
Rafael Natal Biography
Full Name
Rafael Natal
Nickname
Sapo
Date of Birth
December 25, 1982
Age
43
Country
Brazil
Height
6' 0"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
76"
Weight Class
Middleweight
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gym / Association
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Association Country
Brazil
Status
Inactive
Career Record
Wins
21
Losses
9
Draws
1
No Contests
0
TKO/KO Wins
4
TKO/KO Losses
6
Submission Wins
8
Submission Losses
0
Title Wins
2
Title Losses
1
Title Draws
0
Career Statistics
Takedown Accuracy
34.29%
Significant Strikes Landed / Min
3.10
Significant Strike Accuracy
57.94%
Takedowns / 15 Min
2.55
Submission Attempts / 15 Min
0.50
KO Percentage
3.23%
TKO Percentage
3.23%
Decision Percentage
22.58%
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Event | Date | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L |  Eryk Anders | UFC Fight Night | Jul 23, 2017 | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:54 |
| L |  Tim Boetsch | UFC 205 | Nov 13, 2016 | KO/TKO | 1 | 3:22 |
| L |  Robert Whittaker | UFC 197 | Apr 23, 2016 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Kevin Casey | UFC Fight Night | Jan 31, 2016 | KO/TKO | 3 | 3:37 |
| W |  Uriah Hall | UFC 187 | May 23, 2015 | Decision - Split | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Tom Watson | UFC 183 | Jan 31, 2015 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Chris Camozzi | UFC Fight Night | Sep 5, 2014 | Decision - Split | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Ed Herman | UFC Fight Night | May 10, 2014 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Tim Kennedy | UFC Fight Night | Nov 7, 2013 | KO/TKO | 1 | 4:40 |
| W |  Tor Troeng | UFC Fight Night | Sep 5, 2013 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Joao Zeferino | UFC on FX | May 19, 2013 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Sean Spencer | UFC on Fox | Jan 27, 2013 | Submission | 3 | 2:13 |
| L |  Andrew Craig | UFC on FUEL TV | Jul 12, 2012 | KO/TKO | 2 | 4:52 |
| W |  Michael Kuiper | UFC 143 | Feb 5, 2012 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Paul Bradley | UFC 133 | Aug 7, 2011 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| D | Jesse Bongfeldt | UFC 124 | Dec 12, 2010 | Draw | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Rich Attonito | UFC Fight Night | Sep 16, 2010 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W | Travis Lutter | Moosin MMA | May 21, 2010 | KO | 1 | 4:12 |
| W | Allan Weickert | ROC 26 | Sep 11, 2009 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 2:53 |
| L | Victor O'Donnell | ROC 25 | Jun 12, 2009 | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 1 | 5:00 |
| W | Plinio Cruz | ROC 24 | Apr 17, 2009 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | 3:13 |
| W | Alexandre Moreno | ROC 23 | Feb 20, 2009 | KO | 1 | 3:59 |
| W | Jon Kirk | SWC 2 | Nov 28, 2008 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 3:19 |
| L | Eduardo Telles | Fury FC 6 | Jul 12, 2008 | KO/TKO | 2 | 2:18 |
| W |  Silmar Rodrigo | MTL | Aug 11, 2007 | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Nailson Bahia | XFC | Apr 29, 2007 | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 1:24 |
| W |  Gerson Silva | XFC | Apr 29, 2007 | Decision | — | — |
| W |  Danillo Villefort | GFC 1 | May 20, 2006 | TKO | 1 | — |
| W | Carlos Eduardo Santos | WF | Oct 1, 2005 | Submission (Guillotine) | 2 | 2:46 |
| W | Walter Luis da Silva | CN 12 | May 6, 2005 | Submission (Keylock) | 2 | 0:55 |
| W |  Emerson Avila | CN 12 | May 6, 2005 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 1:58 |
