Rafael Sapo Natal “Sapo”
| Age | 41 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight Class | Middleweight |
Rafael Sapo Natal is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 21 wins, 9 losses and 1 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 21-9-1 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 2 months, 16 days |
| Rounds Fought | 55.9 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 2.5 |
| Longest Layoff | 11 months, 9 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 1 month, 26 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 4 | 8 | 9 | |
| Losses | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Finish Rate | 57.1% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 66.7% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 42.9% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 33.3% |
| Win by KO Rate | 19.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 66.7% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 38.1% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 0.0% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | - |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 03:59 |
| Fastest SUB | 01:24 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 08:58 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 1.7 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 08:25 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | 07/22/2017 |
L
(21-8-1) |
Eryk Anders
(16-8-0) |
MW
( 185.2 vs. 185.4 ) |
KO
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: WEIDMAN vs. GASTELUM |
1 | 02:54 | |
| OFF | 11/12/2016 |
L
(21-7-1) |
Tim Boetsch
(21-13-0) |
MW
( 185.4 vs. 185.4 ) |
TKO/RSC
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. Mcgregor |
1 | 03:21 | |
| OFF | 04/23/2016 |
L
(21-6-1) |
Robert Whittaker
(26-7-0) |
MW
( 186.0 vs. 185.5 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 197: Jones vs Cormier II |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 01/30/2016 |
W
(20-6-1) |
Kevin Casey
(9-6-2) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 185.2 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
UFC on FOX 18: Bader vs. Johnson |
3 | 03:37 | |
| OFF | 05/23/2015 |
W
(19-6-1) |
Uriah Hall
(17-11-0) |
MW
( 185.5 vs. 186.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 01/31/2015 |
W
(18-6-1) |
Tom Watson
(17-9-0) |
MW
( 185.5 vs. 186.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 09/05/2014 |
W
(17-6-1) |
Chris Camozzi
(27-15-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 186.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
UFC Fight Night 50: Mousasi vs Souza |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 05/10/2014 |
L
(17-5-1) |
Ed Herman
(24-16-0) |
MW
( 185.5 vs. 185.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Brown |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 11/06/2013 |
L
(17-4-1) |
Tim Kennedy
(19-6-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 186.0 ) |
KO
UFC Fight for the Troops: Kennedy vs. Natal |
1 | 04:40 | |
| OFF | 09/04/2013 |
W
(16-4-1) |
Tor Troeng
(14-8-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 185.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
Ultimate Fight Night 28: Bader vs Teixeira |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 05/18/2013 |
W
(15-4-1) |
Joao Zeferino
(24-9-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 185.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 01/26/2013 |
W
(14-4-1) |
Sean Spencer
(12-7-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 186.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Triangle Choke)
UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson |
3 | 02:13 | |
| OFF | 07/11/2012 |
L
(14-3-1) |
Andrew Craig
(9-4-0) |
MW
( 186.0 vs. 185.0 ) |
KO
UFC Fuel 4: Munoz vs. Weidman |
2 | 04:52 | |
| OFF | 02/04/2012 |
W
(13-3-1) |
Michael Kuiper
(5-6-0) |
MW
( 186.0 vs. 183.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 08/06/2011 |
W
(12-3-1) |
Paul Bradley
(21-10-0) |
MW
( 185.4 vs. 185.2 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 12/11/2010 |
D
(12-3-0) |
Jesse Bongfeldt
(18-5-1) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 185.5 ) |
Draw
UFC 124 St-Pierre vs Koscheck |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 09/15/2010 |
L
(12-2-0) |
Richard Attonito
(8-5-0) |
MW
( 186.0 vs. 185.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 05/21/2010 |
W
(11-2-0) |
Travis Lutter
(10-6-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 185.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
Moosin |
1 | 04:12 | |
| OFF | 09/11/2009 |
W
(10-2-0) |
Allan Weickert
(6-9-0) |
MW
( 186.2 * vs. 185.4 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Ring of Combat XXVI |
1 | 02:53 | |
| OFF | 06/12/2009 |
L
(10-1-0) |
Victor O'Donnell
(12-3-0) |
MW
( 184.7 vs. 186.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Doctor Stoppage)
Ring of Combat XXV |
1 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 04/17/2009 |
W
(9-1-0) |
Plinio Cruz
(8-8-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 186.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Ring of Combat XXIV |
2 | 03:13 |
|
| OFF | 02/20/2009 |
W
(8-1-0) |
Alexandre Moreno
(12-3-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 185.5 ) |
KO
(Strike)
Ring of Combat XXIII |
1 | 03:59 |
|
| OFF | 11/28/2008 |
W
(7-1-0) |
Jon Kirk
(19-15-0) |
MW
( 186.0 vs. 189.4* ) |
Submission
SWC 2 - Battlegrounds |
1 | 03:19 | |
| NRB | 07/12/2008 |
L
(7-0-0) |
Eduardo Moreira
(1-0-0) |
KO
Fury FC 6 |
2 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 08/11/2007 |
W
(6-0-0) |
Silmar Rodrigo
(15-6-0) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Mo Team League 1 |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 04/29/2007 |
W
(4-0-0) |
Gerson Da Silva Conceicao
(6-7-0) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
XFC Brasil 1 |
00:00 | |||
| NRB | 04/29/2007 |
W
(4-0-0) |
Nailson Bahia
(0-1-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
XFC Brasil 1 |
1 | 01:24 | ||
| NRB | 05/20/2006 |
W
(3-0-0) |
Danillo Vilefort
(14-6-0) |
TKO/RSC
Gold Fighters Championship |
1 | 00:00 | ||
| NRB | 10/01/2005 |
W
(2-0-0) |
Carlos Eduardo da Silva
(2-8-0) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
Wild Fight GP |
2 | 02:46 | ||
| NRB | 05/06/2005 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Emerson Abila
(0-2-0) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Champions Night 12 |
1 | 01:58 | ||
| NRB | 05/06/2005 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Walter Luis
(1-1-0) |
Submission
(Keylock)
Champions Night 12 |
2 | 00:55 |
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* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |