MMA StatBook

Rafael Natal

“Sapo”

MiddleweightBrazil3-fight losing streak

21Wins
9Losses
1Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLWW

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Profile

Age
43 (born December 25, 1982)
Born in
Belo Horizonte
Height
6' 0"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
9-7-1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC9

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 7

Losses in the UFC7

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Decision 3

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.1 top 54%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.48
Striking accuracy48%Better than 53% of middleweights
Strike defense58%Better than 76% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.55 top 20%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.5
Takedown accuracy34%Better than 37% of middleweights
Takedown defense77%Better than 78% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Natal last fought on July 22, 2017 (Loss vs Eryk Anders). Natal has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Rafael Natal

Rafael Natal "Sapo" is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on December 25, 1982. Natal stands 6' 0", has a 77" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Natal turned professional in 2005, debuting with Champions Night. A 12-2 record outside the UFC came first. Natal made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares in September 2010 and lost to Rich Attonito by decision. In the UFC, Natal is 9-7-1 across 17 fights.

Natal usually wins on the scorecards: 7 of 9 UFC wins went to a decision. By the numbers, Natal lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 80% of middleweights.

Natal's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum in July 2017, where Natal lost to Eryk Anders.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Eryk Anders

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 2:54

    UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum

    Jul 22, 2017

    14Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Tim Boetsch

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 3:22

    UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor

    Nov 12, 2016

    5Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Robert Whittaker

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux

    Apr 23, 2016

    62Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Kevin Casey

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Mount · R3 3:37

    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader

    Jan 30, 2016

    54Str 4TD 1KD
  5. W

    Uriah Hall

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier

    May 23, 2015

    45Str 1TD 0KD
  6. W

    Tom Watson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz

    Jan 31, 2015

    67Str 8TD 0KD
  7. W

    Chris Camozzi

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi

    Sep 5, 2014

    36Str 2TD 0KD
  8. L

    Ed Herman

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva

    May 10, 2014

    35Str 1TD 0KD
  9. L

    Tim Kennedy

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:40

    UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3

    Nov 6, 2013

    13Str 0TD 0KD
  10. W

    Tor Troeng

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader

    Sep 4, 2013

    39Str 0TD 2KD
  11. W

    Joao Zeferino

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold

    May 18, 2013

    29Str 1TD 0KD
  12. W

    Sean Spencer

    Submission · Arm Triangle From Mount · R3 2:13

    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson

    Jan 26, 2013

    64Str 4TD 0KD
  13. L

    Andrew Craig

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R2 4:52

    UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman

    Jul 11, 2012

    73Str 2TD 2KD
  14. W

    Michael Kuiper

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit

    Feb 4, 2012

    36Str 6TD 0KD
  15. W

    Paul Bradley

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2

    Aug 6, 2011

    43Str 0TD 0KD
  16. D

    Jesse Bongfeldt

    Decision - Majority · R3 5:00

    UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2

    Dec 11, 2010

    13Str 5TD 0KD
  17. L

    Rich Attonito

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares

    Sep 15, 2010

    28Str 2TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Rafael Natal is 21-9-1 across 31 professional fights in 10 promotions, since a pro debut on May 6, 2005 (Champions Night). 14 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins21

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 8
  • Decision 9

Pro losses9

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Decision 3
Finish rate
57% of wins
Longest win streak
7
Current streak
3 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC9-7-12010
Ring of Combat3-12009
Champions Night2-02005
XFC Brazil2-02007
Fury FC0-12008
Gold Fighters Championship1-02006
Mo Team League1-02007
Moosin1-02010
SWC1-02008
Wild Fight1-02005

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Eryk Anders KO (punches), R1 UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum Jul 22, 2017
L Tim Boetsch KO (punches), R1 UFC 205 Nov 12, 2016
L Robert Whittaker Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 197 Apr 23, 2016
W Kevin Casey TKO (punches), R3 UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader Jan 30, 2016
W Uriah Hall Decision (split), R3 UFC 187 May 23, 2015
W Tom Watson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 183 Jan 31, 2015
W Chris Camozzi Decision (split), R3 UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Mousasi Sep 5, 2014
L Ed Herman Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 2014
L Tim Kennedy KO (punch), R1 UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 Nov 6, 2013
W Tor Troéng Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader Sep 4, 2013
W João Zeferino Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 2013
W Sean Spencer Submission (arm-triangle choke), R3 UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson Jan 26, 2013
L Andrew Craig KO (head kick), R2 UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman Jul 11, 2012
W Michael Kuiper Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 143 Feb 4, 2012
W Paul Bradley Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 133 Aug 6, 2011
D Jesse Bongfeldt Draw (majority), R3 UFC 124 Dec 11, 2010
L Rich Attonito Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares Sep 15, 2010
W Travis Lutter KO (punches), R1 Moosin: God of Martial Arts May 21, 2010
W Allan Weickert Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Ring of Combat 26 Sep 11, 2009
L Victor O'Donnell TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Ring of Combat 25 Jun 12, 2009
W Plinio Cruz Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Ring of Combat 24 Apr 17, 2009
W Alexandre Moreno KO (punch), R1 Ring of Combat 23 Feb 20, 2009
W Jon Kirk Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 SWC 2: Battleground Nov 28, 2008
L Eduardo Telles KO (head kick), R2 Fury FC 6: High Voltage Jul 12, 2008
W Silmar Rodrigo Decision (unanimous), R3 Mo Team League 1 Aug 11, 2007
W Gerson Silva Decision, R3 XFC Brazil Apr 29, 2007
W Nailson Bahia Submission (armbar), R1 XFC Brazil Apr 29, 2007
W Danillo Villefort TKO (punches), R1 Gold Fighters Championship 1 May 20, 2006
W Carlos Eduardo dos Santos Submission (guillotine choke), R2 Wild Fight 1 Oct 1, 2005
W Walter Luis Submission (keylock), R2 Champions Night 12 May 6, 2005
W Emerson Avila Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Champions Night 12 May 6, 2005

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Rafael Natal's record?

Rafael Natal's professional MMA record is 21 wins, 9 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Rafael Natal?

Rafael Natal is 43 years old, born on December 25, 1982.

How tall is Rafael Natal and what is their reach?

Rafael Natal stands 6' 0" with a 77" reach.

Who did Rafael Natal fight last?

Rafael Natal lost to Eryk Anders by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum on Jul 22, 2017.