Rafael Natal

“Sapo”

21-9-1

0Prospect

/Age 43/Orthodox/6' 0"/77″ reach/185 lbs

Win %

70%

SLpM

3.1

Str Acc

47%

Str Def

57%

TD Avg

2.5

TD Def

77%

Sub Avg

0.5

Finish

53%

At a Glance

3.1

SLpM

47%

Str Acc

2.5

TD Avg

53%

Finish %

57%

Str Def

Rafael Natal "Sapo" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 21-9-1, the fighter carries a 68% win rate across 31 pro contests, finishing 53% of opponents inside the distance.

Career Arc

29 fightspeak +15 · current +12

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Prospect

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

3.10-0.32 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

2.48-0.70 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

2.55+1.03 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

0.50+0.10 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.48)Landed (3.10)

+0.62

Wins by Method

53%Finish

KO/TKO211%

Submission842%

Decision947%

21 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (21)

2 KO

8 SUB

9 DEC

2 OTH

Losses (9)

4 KO

3 DEC

2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

12 of 29

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

2.3 rounds

Post-Loss Record

2-3

Fight History17 UFC + 12 pre-UFC

29 fights19W7L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
L	Eryk Anders	UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum	Jul 22, 2017	KKO/TKO Punch	1	2:54
LOSS Method KO/TKO Punch Round 1 of 3 Time 2:54 Division Middleweight UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum 2017-07-22 Compare fighters →
L	Tim Boetsch	UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor	Nov 12, 2016	KKO/TKO Punches	1	3:22
L	Robert Whittaker	UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux	Apr 23, 2016	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Kevin Casey	UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader	Jan 30, 2016	KKO/TKO Punches	3	3:37
W	Uriah Hall	UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier	May 23, 2015	DS-DEC	3	5:00
W	Tom Watson	UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz	Jan 31, 2015	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Chris Camozzi	UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi	Sep 5, 2014	DS-DEC	3	5:00
L	Ed Herman	UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva	May 10, 2014	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Tim Kennedy	UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3	Nov 6, 2013	KKO/TKO Punch	1	4:40
W	Tor Troeng	UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader	Sep 4, 2013	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Joao Zeferino	UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold	May 18, 2013	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Sean Spencer	UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson	Jan 26, 2013	SSUB Arm Triangle	3	2:13
L	Andrew Craig	UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman	Jul 11, 2012	KKO/TKO Kick	2	4:52
W	Michael Kuiper	UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit	Feb 4, 2012	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Paul Bradley	UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2	Aug 6, 2011	DU-DEC	3	5:00
?	Jesse Bongfeldt	UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2	Dec 11, 2010	DM-DEC	3	5:00
L	Rich Attonito	UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares	Sep 15, 2010	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Unknown	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 26	Sep 11, 2009	SSUB	1	2:53
?	Unknown	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 25	Jun 12, 2009	KTKO	1	5:00
W	Plinio Cruz	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 24	Apr 17, 2009	SSUB	2	3:13
W	Unknown	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 23	Feb 20, 2009	KTKO	1	3:59
W	Unknown		Nov 28, 2008	SSUB
?	Unknown		Jul 12, 2008	KTKO
W	Silmar Rodrigo		Aug 11, 2007	DDEC
W	Gerson Conceição		Apr 29, 2007	DDEC
W	Nailson Bahia		Apr 29, 2007	SSUB
W	Carlos Eduardo Santos		Oct 1, 2005	SSUB
W	Walter Luis		May 6, 2005	SSUB
W	Emerson Avila		May 6, 2005	SSUB