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Rafael Natal João Zeferino
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Rafael Natal
21-9-1

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
João Zeferino
28-11

Fight: Natal vs. Zeferino

BrazilUFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold
19MAYSUN'131:00 AM
Middleweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Sapo

The Brazilian Samurai

Forms

DWWLW
WWWWW

Nationality

BrazilBrazil

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1982-12-25) 43

40(1986-01-15)

Weight

(84 kg) 185 lbs

205 lbs (93 kg)

Height

(183 cm) 6′0″

5′9″ (175 cm)

Reach

(193 cm) 6′4″

5′9″ (175 cm)

Gym

Renzo Gracie Academy

Renzo Gracie Academy

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

21

4 KO/TKO - 13%
8 submission - 27%
9 decision - 30%

28

13% - 5 KO/TKO
44% - 17 submission
13% - 5 decision

Losses

9

6 KO/TKO - 20%
0 submission - 0%
3 decision - 10%

11

10% - 4 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
18% - 7 decision

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(7-0)
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Travis Lutter
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Allan Weickert
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Victor O'Donnell
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Plinio Cruz
(3-0)
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Brazil
Alexandre Moreno
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USA
Jon Kirk
(11-4)
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SWC 2 - Battleground
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Brazil
Eduardo Telles
(1-0)
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Fury FC 6 - High Voltage
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Silmar Rodrigo
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(0-0)
i
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(4-0)
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Carlos Eduardo Santos
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(1-0)
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CN 12 - Champions Night 12
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(2-2)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Natal vs. Zeferino

  • Which event are Rafael Natal and João Zeferino fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold.

  • How many rounds is the Rafael Natal vs. João Zeferino?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Rafael Natal vs. João Zeferino?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Rafael Natal vs. João Zeferino fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on May 19, 2013