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Rafael do Nascimento

"Mulisha"
13-3-0BrazilBrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Sarvarjon Khamidov · TKO · Oct 16, 2026

13-3-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Sarvarjon KhamidovTKO · R1 1:49
PFLPFL Chicago: Carmouche vs Bishop 2·October 16, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Rafael do Nascimento holds a professional MMA record of 13-3-0. do Nascimento has won 13 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: October 16, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
DOB
Nov 15, 1991
Age
34
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Sarvarjon Khamidov
    PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs Bishop 2· Oct 16, 2026· Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 18-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:49
  2. WIN
    vs Lewis McGrillen-Evans
    PFL Austin: Eblen vs Kasanganay 2· Jul 18, 2026· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 12-2
    SUB
    R2 · 2:07
  3. WIN
    vs Shuya Kamikubo
    LFA 227: Do Nascimento vs. Kamikubo· Feb 27, 2026· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 16-3-1
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Arnold Jimenez
    LFA 215: Miranda vs. Barzilay· Aug 22, 2025· Catchweight· 11-2 vs 12-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:08
  5. WIN
    vs Brandon Altomare
    LFA 199: Farias vs. Visconde· Jan 10, 2025· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 4-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:06
  6. NC
    vs John Sweeney
    LFA 188: Sweeney vs. Do Nascimento· Jul 12, 2024· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 13-3
    NC
  7. WIN
    vs Jordan Winski
    LFA 161: Davis vs. Siqueira· Jun 23, 2023· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 12-5
    UD
  8. LOSS
    vs Jerrell Hodge
    LFA 155: Do Nascimento vs. Hodge· Mar 24, 2023· Bantamweight· 8-2 vs 10-3
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Justin Wetzell
    LFA 147: Melo vs. Costa· Nov 18, 2022· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R2 · 0:26
  10. WIN
    vs Marcus McGhee
    LFA 135: Leyva vs. Reis· Jul 8, 2022· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:12
  11. WIN
    vs Victor Perciliano
    Jungle Fight 99· Nov 30, 2019· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 2-4
    SD
  12. WIN
    vs Diones da Silva
    Lucas FC 1· Oct 26, 2019· 5-1 vs 1-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:50
  13. LOSS
    vs Wilker Pereira
    WOCS 53· Nov 24, 2018· 4-1 vs 10-9
    DQ
  14. WIN
    vs Lucas Nascimento
    NCE 23· Mar 3, 2018· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:44
  15. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Mato Grosso Regional· Sep 27, 2014· 3-0
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Mato Grosso Regional· Feb 21, 2014· 2-0
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Mato Grosso Regional· Oct 20, 2013· 1-0
    SUB

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingBJJ
  • 20222022 LFA Fans' Choice Awards nominee (Male Fighter, Knockout, Submission of the Year)
  • Black belt · Kickboxing
  • Purple belt · BJJ
  • AGE 12Started in Karate

Camp

  • Machida Karate · Los Angeles, California, United States

Training partners

  • Lyoto Machida
  • Chinzô Machida
  • Bruno Souza

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 13-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.80per min
56% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.25per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed6.72per 15 min
80% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts5.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rafael do Nascimento sits in the top 25.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1727▼27
Peak
1754Jul 18, 2026
Rated fights
13
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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafael do Nascimento fight next?

Rafael do Nascimento has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafael do Nascimento's record?

Rafael do Nascimento's professional MMA record is 13-3-0.

Who is Rafael do Nascimento fighting next?

Rafael do Nascimento's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafael do Nascimento fight last?

Rafael do Nascimento most recently fought Sarvarjon Khamidov at PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs Bishop 2 on Friday, October 16, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Rafael do Nascimento fight in?

Rafael do Nascimento fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Rafael do Nascimento have?

Rafael do Nascimento has 1 win by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Rafael do Nascimento?

Rafael do Nascimento is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Rafael do Nascimento weigh?

Rafael do Nascimento weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Rafael do Nascimento's reach?

Rafael do Nascimento has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Rafael do Nascimento?

Rafael do Nascimento is 34 years old (born Nov 15, 1991).

Where is Rafael do Nascimento from?

Rafael do Nascimento is from Brazil.

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