Rafael Natal
Loss
KO/TKO (R1 · 2:54)UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum
- Pro record 21-9-1
- UFC record 9-7-1
- Outside the UFC 12-2-0
- 3 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 17 bouts · through 2017-07-22
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
17 UFC bouts · 81 division peers
Data through 2017-07-22
13 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2016-04-23
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Rafael Natal's professional MMA record?
Rafael Natal has a professional MMA record of 21-9-1 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Rafael Natal's UFC record?
Rafael Natal's UFC record is 9-7-1 (wins-losses-draws), and 12-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Rafael Natal fight next?
Rafael Natal does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Rafael Natal?
Rafael Natal is 43 years old, born December 25, 1982.
How tall is Rafael Natal?
Rafael Natal stands 183 cm (6'0") tall, with a 196 cm (77") reach.
Where is Rafael Natal from?
Rafael Natal is from Brazil.
What is Rafael Natal's nickname?
Rafael Natal is known as "Sapo".
When was Rafael Natal's last fight?
Rafael Natal last fought on July 22, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum, losing to Eryk Anders by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Rafael Natal vs Robert Whittaker?
Rafael Natal lost to Robert Whittaker by unanimous decision at UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux on April 23, 2016. The official scorecards were Patricia Morse-Jarman 29-28, Chris Lee 30-27, Derek Cleary 30-27 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Rafael Natal vs Uriah Hall?
Rafael Natal defeated Uriah Hall by split decision at UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier on May 23, 2015. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 29-28, Patricia Morse-Jarman 28-29, Junichiro Kamijo 29-28 (winner's score first).
Rafael Natal scouting report
Rafael Natal (Brazil), a middleweight, went 21-9-1 as a pro and 9-7-1 in the UFC (12-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares on September 15, 2010; one of his nine UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and seven by decision; he lost his last three UFC bouts. Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Eryk Anders, then making his UFC debut, on July 22, 2017 (UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Rafael Natal vs the middleweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 17 UFC bouts (3:31:38 of fight time).
| Stat | Natal | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.1656 in 3:31:38 | 4 | 26 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 47.9%656 of 1,370 landed | 49.8% | 36 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.5524 in 3:31:38 | 3.8 | 14 |
| Significant strike defense | 57.6%712 of 1,236 avoided | 50.4% | 85 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2.636 in 3:31:38 | 1.5 | 84 |
| Takedown accuracy | 34.3%36 of 105 landed | 40.4% | 37 |
| Takedown defense | 77.1%27 of 35 stopped | 63.4% | 74 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.57 in 3:31:38 | 0.5 | 60 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.45 in 3:31:38 | 0.5 | 53 |
| Control time | 25.4%53:41 of 3:31:38 | 19.5% | 67 |
| Average fight time | 12:2717 bouts | 9:59 | 81 |
| Height | 183 cm72″ | 186 cm73.1″ | |
| Reach | 196 cm77″ | 192 cm75.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 81 active middleweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 9-7-1
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 9-7-1Pro record now: 18-9-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 2:54UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. GastelumJul 22, 2017Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 9-6-1Pro record now: 21-13-0UFC record entering: 10-9-0KO/TKOR1 3:22UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregorNov 12, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 9-5-1Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0DECUFC 197: Jones vs Saint PreuxApr 23, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-4-1Pro record now: 9-5-2 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 1-1-0 (2 NC)KO/TKOR3 3:37UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. BaderJan 30, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-1Pro record now: 18-11-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0DECUFC 187: Johnson vs CormierMay 23, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-4-1Pro record now: 17-9-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0DECUFC 183: Silva vs DiazJan 31, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-4-1Pro record now: 24-13-0UFC record entering: 6-5-0DECUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs MousasiSep 5, 2014Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-4-1Pro record now: 27-16-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 8-6-0 (1 NC)DECUFC Fight Night: Brown vs SilvaMay 10, 2014Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-3-1Pro record now: 18-6-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0KO/TKOR1 4:40UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3Nov 6, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-1Pro record now: 16-7-1UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs BaderSep 4, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-1Pro record now: 21-9-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-1Pro record now: 12-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR3 2:13UFC on FOX: Johnson vs DodsonJan 26, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-1Pro record now: 9-4-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0KO/TKOR2 4:52UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs WeidmanJul 11, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-1Pro record now: 15-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC 143: Diaz vs ConditFeb 4, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-1Pro record now: 23-8-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2Aug 6, 2011Result & stats
- DUFC record after this bout: 0-1-1Pro record now: 16-5-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0DRAWR3 5:00UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2Dec 11, 2010Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 10-5-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs PalharesSep 15, 2010Result & stats
