Fighter

Rafael Natal

"Sapo"

21-9-1★ 1bonus Brazil

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Rafael Natal holds a professional MMA record of 21-9-1. Rafael Natal has won 21 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Rafael Natal lands 3.10 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 2.55 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 22, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1982-12-25
Age: 43
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ

2005Champion · IBJJF Worlds · blue belt
AGE 20Started in BJJ
AGE 20Started in BJJ
Ring of Combat Middleweight Championship · Ring of Combat
Black belt · BJJ · Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhaes and Renzo Gracie
Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte · Brazilian jiu Jitsu · 2003-2008
Started in Capoeira
Started in Capoeira

Camp

Renzo Gracie Academy · BJJ · New York City, US Instructor
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Upper West Side · BJJ · 246 Columbus Ave, New York, NY, US Instructor
Sapo Team Jiu-Jitsu · BJJ · Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil Founder
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · Brazil
Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte · BJJ · Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil Former

Coaches

Renzo Gracie · Head coach
Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhaes · Grappling coach
Mark Henry · Boxing coach

Training partners

Frankie Edgar
Matt Serra
Ricardo Almeida
Ray Longo
Jamal Patterson
Marcio Cruz

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 3% in division

Granite Base

95 · top 5% in division

Punch power70

Kick power91

Punch speed75

Kick speed93

Accuracy85

Takedowns98

Ground striking95

Submissions92

Chin72

Body strength95

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 9-7-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.10per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.48per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.55per 15 min

34% success

Takedowns stuffed77%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

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

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Rafael Natal has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Tor Troeng · UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs BaderSep 4, 2013

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rafael Natal earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Eryk Anders
UFCUFC Fight Night: Weidman vs Gastelum· Jul 22, 2017· Middleweight· 21-9-1 vs 9-0
TKO
R1 · 2:54
LOSS
vs Tim Boetsch
UFCUFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· Nov 12, 2016· Middleweight· 21-8-1 vs 20-10
TKO
R1 · 3:22
LOSS
vs Robert Whittaker
UFCUFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Middleweight· 21-7-1 vs 16-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kevin Casey
UFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader· Jan 30, 2016· Middleweight· 21-6-1 vs 9-4
TKO
R3 · 3:37
WIN
vs Uriah Hall
UFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Middleweight· 20-6-1 vs 10-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tom Watson
UFCUFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Middleweight· 19-6-1 vs 17-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Camozzi
UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· Sep 5, 2014· Middleweight· 18-6-1 vs 19-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ed Herman
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· May 10, 2014· Middleweight· 17-6-1 vs 20-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tim Kennedy
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Middleweight· 17-5-1 vs 17-4
TKO
R1 · 4:40
WIN
vs Tor Troeng
UFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· Sep 4, 2013· Middleweight· 17-4-1 vs 15-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Joao Zeferino
UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Middleweight· 16-4-1 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sean Spencer
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson· Jan 26, 2013· Middleweight· 15-4-1 vs 9-2
SUB
R3 · 2:13
LOSS
vs Andrew Craig
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· Jul 11, 2012· Middleweight· 14-4-1 vs 8-0
TKO
R2 · 4:52
WIN
vs Michael Kuiper
UFCUFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· Feb 4, 2012· Middleweight· 14-3-1 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Paul Bradley
UFCUFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz· Aug 6, 2011· Middleweight· 13-3-1 vs 18-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
DRAW
vs Jesse Bongfeldt
UFCUFC 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK· Dec 11, 2010· Middleweight· 12-3-1 vs 21-7-1
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rich Attonito
UFCUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 9-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Travis Lutter
Moosin: Sylvia vs Pudzianowski· May 21, 2010· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 10-6
TKO
R1 · 4:12
WIN
vs Allan Weickert
Ring of Combat 26· Sep 11, 2009· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 6-7
SUB
R1 · 2:53
LOSS
vs Victor O'Donnell
Ring of Combat 25· Jun 12, 2009· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 8-0
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Plinio Cruz×1Title bout · Title win #1
Ring of Combat 24· Apr 17, 2009· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 3-1
SUB
R2 · 3:13
WIN
vs Alexandre Moreno
Ring of Combat 23· Feb 20, 2009· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 3:59
WIN
vs Jon Kirk
Supreme Warrior Championship· Nov 28, 2008· 8-1 vs 11-5
SUB
LOSS
vs Eduardo Telles
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jul 12, 2008· 7-1 vs 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Silmar Rodrigo
Brazil Regional· Aug 11, 2007· 7-0 vs 11-4
DEC
WIN
vs Nailson Bahia
Brazil Regional· Apr 29, 2007· 5-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Gerson Conceição
Brazil Regional· Apr 29, 2007· 5-0 vs 1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Danillo Villefort
Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 20, 2006· 4-0 vs 4-1
TKO
WIN
vs Carlos Eduardo Santos
Minas Gerais Regional· Oct 1, 2005· 3-0 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Emerson Avila
Sao Paulo Regional· May 6, 2005· 1-0 vs 2-3
SUB
WIN
vs Walter Luis
Sao Paulo Regional· May 6, 2005· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Official UFC Ranking

Rafael Natal's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #12 Middleweight
First ranked: Jan 19, 2016
Times ranked: 32

Middleweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1714▼15
Peak: 1755Jan 31, 2016
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafael Natal fight next?

Rafael Natal has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafael Natal's record?

Rafael Natal's professional MMA record is 21-9-1.

Who is Rafael Natal fighting next?

Rafael Natal's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafael Natal fight last?

Rafael Natal most recently fought Eryk Anders at UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs Gastelum on Saturday, July 22, 2017, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Rafael Natal fight in?

Rafael Natal fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Rafael Natal have?

Rafael Natal has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Rafael Natal won?

Rafael Natal has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Rafael Natal?

Rafael Natal is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Rafael Natal weigh?

Rafael Natal weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Rafael Natal's reach?

Rafael Natal has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Rafael Natal?

Rafael Natal is 43 years old (born Dec 25, 1982).

Where is Rafael Natal from?

Rafael Natal is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY