Rafael “Sapo” Natal is a 39 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 21-9-1 pro MMA record. Natal most recently fought Eryk Anders at UFC on FOX 25 on Saturday July 22, 2017. Rafael Natal lost to Eryk Anders by KO/TKO at 2:54 of Round 1 in the Middleweight division.
Rafael Natal has 21 wins with a 58% finish rate, including 4 by knockout, 8 by submission, 9 by decision.
Rafael Natal is currently on a 3 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 21-8-1 | Eryk Anders |
KO/TKO
R1 2:54
|
UFC on FOX 25 | 2017-07-22 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-7-1 | Tim Boetsch |
KO/TKO
R1 3:22
|
UFC 205 | 2016-11-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-6-1 | Robert Whittaker |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 197 | 2016-04-23 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-6-1 | Kevin Casey |
KO/TKO
R3 3:37
|
UFC on FOX 18 | 2016-01-30 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-6-1 | Uriah Hall |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 187 | 2015-05-23 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-6-1 | Tom Watson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 183 | 2015-01-31 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-6-1 | Chris Camozzi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 50 | 2014-09-05 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-5-1 | Ed Herman |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 40 | 2014-05-10 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-4-1 | Tim Kennedy |
KO/TKO
R1 4:40
|
UFC Fight Night 31 | 2013-11-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-4-1 | Tor Troéng |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 28 | 2013-09-04 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-4-1 | João Zeferino |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FX 8 | 2013-05-18 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-4-1 | Sean Spencer |
SUB
R3 2:13
|
UFC on FOX 6 | 2013-01-26 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-3-1 | Andrew Craig |
KO/TKO
R2 4:52
|
UFC on FUEL TV 4 | 2012-07-11 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-3-1 | Michael Kuiper |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 143 | 2012-02-04 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-3-1 | Paul Bradley |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 133 | 2011-08-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Draw | 12-3-0 | Jesse Bongfeldt |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 124 | 2010-12-11 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-2-0 | Rich Attonito |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 22 | 2010-09-15 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Travis Lutter |
KO/TKO
R1 4:12
|
Moosin | 2010-05-21 | Middleweight | |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Allan Weickert |
SUB
R1 2:53
|
Ring of Combat 26 | 2009-09-11 | Middleweight | ROC |
| Loss | 10-1-0 | Victor O'Donnell |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
Ring of Combat 25 | 2009-06-12 | Middleweight | ROC |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Plinio Cruz |
SUB
R2 3:13
|
Ring of Combat 24 | 2009-04-17 | Middleweight | ROC |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Alexandre Moreno |
KO/TKO
R1 3:59
|
Ring of Combat 23 | 2009-02-20 | Middleweight | ROC |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Jon Kirk |
SUB
R1 3:19
|
Regional circuit | 2008-11-28 | SWC | |
| Loss | 7-0-0 | Eduardo Telles |
KO/TKO
R2 2:18
|
Regional circuit | 2008-07-12 | ||
| Win | 6-0-0 | Silmar Rodrigo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-08-11 | ||
| Win | 4-0-0 | Nailson Bahia |
SUB
R1 1:24
|
Regional circuit | 2007-04-29 | ||
| Win | 4-0-0 | Gerson Conceição |
DEC
R1 10:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-04-29 | ||
| Win | 3-0-0 | Danillo Villefort |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2006-05-20 | ||
| Win | 2-0-0 | Carlos Eduardo Santos |
SUB
R2 2:46
|
Regional circuit | 2005-10-01 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Emerson Avila |
SUB
R1 1:58
|
Regional circuit | 2005-05-06 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Walter Luis |
SUB
R2 0:55
|
Regional circuit | 2005-05-06 |
Natal made his professional debut against Walter Luis on May 6, 2005, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Walter Luis who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Rafael Natal beat Walter Luis by Submission at 0:55 of Round 2.
Natal made his debut in the UFC against Rich Attonito on September 15, 2010, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 22: Marquardt vs. Palhares having compiled a 12-2-0 professional MMA record.
Rafael Natal lost to Rich Attonito by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Natal has gone on to fight a total of 17 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-7-1.
Natal defeated the previously unbeaten Michael Kuiper on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit. Michael Kuiper came into the fight with a 11-0-0 record. Natal was a -150 betting favorite going into the fight. Rafael Natal beat Michael Kuiper by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Natal's last win came against Kevin Casey at UFC on FOX 18 on Saturday January 30, 2016. Rafael Natal beat Kevin Casey by KO/TKO at 3:37 of Round 3.
Natal is not currently booked for any fights.
Natal's last loss came against Eryk Anders at UFC on FOX 25 on Saturday July 22, 2017. Rafael Natal lost to Eryk Anders by KO/TKO at 2:54 of Round 1.
Natal has fought 17 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-7-1.
Natal has knocked out 4 opponents.
Natal has submitted 8 opponents.
Natal has been knocked out 6 times.
Natal has never been submitted.
