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Rafael NatalMW
MiddleweightMMA

Rafael Natal

"Sapo"

BrazilBrazilAge 43Renzo Gracie Jiu-JitsuUFC
21
Wins
9
Losses
1
Draws
57%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
2005
Pro Debut

Biography

Rafael Natal Diniz Franca is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy48%
Takedown accuracy34%

3.1

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.48

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.55

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.5

avg

Submissions

0.35

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 193 cmUFC debut Sep. 15, 2010Born Belo Horizonte, BrazilTeam Renzo gracie Academy- Houston, Texas

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision7
Submission8

Finish Rate

57%
12 of 21
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
L
L
W
W
W
W
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts31 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesEryk AndersH2HKO (punches)R1UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. GastelumJul 22, 2017
LossUnited StatesTim BoetschH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 205Nov 12, 2016
LossAustraliaRobert WhittakerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 197Apr 23, 2016
WinUnited StatesKevin CaseyH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. BaderJan 30, 2016
WinJamaicaUriah HallH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 187May 23, 2015
WinEnglandTom WatsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 183Jan 31, 2015
WinUnited StatesChris CamozziH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. MousasiSep 5, 2014
LossUnited StatesEd HermanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. SilvaMay 10, 2014
LossUnited StatesTim KennedyH2HKO (punch)R1UFC: Fight for the Troops 3Nov 6, 2013
WinSwedenTor TroéngH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. BaderSep 4, 2013
WinBrazilJoão ZeferinoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013
WinUnited StatesSean SpencerH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. DodsonJan 26, 2013
LossUnited StatesAndrew CraigH2HKO (head kick)R2UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. WeidmanJul 11, 2012
WinNetherlandsMichael KuiperH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 143Feb 4, 2012
WinUnited StatesPaul BradleyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 133Aug 6, 2011
DrawCanadaJesse BongfeldtH2HDraw (majority)R3UFC 124Dec 11, 2010
LossUnited StatesRich AttonitoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. PalharesSep 15, 2010
WinUnited StatesTravis LutterH2HKO (punches)R1Moosin: God of Martial ArtsMay 21, 2010
WinUnited StatesAllan WeickertH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Ring of Combat 26Sep 11, 2009
LossUnited StatesVictor O'DonnellH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Ring of Combat 25Jun 12, 2009
WinUnited StatesPlinio CruzH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Ring of Combat 24Apr 17, 2009
WinUnited StatesAlexandre MorenoH2HKO (punch)R1Ring of Combat 23Feb 20, 2009
WinUnited StatesJon KirkH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SWC 2: BattlegroundNov 28, 2008
LossBrazilEduardo TellesH2HKO (head kick)R2Fury FC 6: High VoltageJul 12, 2008
WinBrazilSilmar RodrigoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Mo Team League 1Aug 11, 2007
WinGerson SilvaDecisionR3XFC BrazilApr 29, 2007
WinNailson BahiaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1XFC BrazilApr 29, 2007
WinUnited StatesDanillo VillefortH2HTKO (punches)R1Gold Fighters Championship 1May 20, 2006
WinCarlos Eduardo dos SantosSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Wild Fight 1Oct 1, 2005
WinWalter LuisSubmission (keylock)R2Champions Night 12May 6, 2005
WinBrazilEmerson AvilaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Champions Night 12May 6, 2005

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.