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Rafael Natal
21-9-1
#2 Middleweight
Michael Kuiper
17-7

Fight: Natal vs. Kuiper

5 FEB SUN '12 3:00 AM
prelim 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

Sapo

Judo

Forms

W W L D W
W W W W W

Nationality

Brazil Brazil

Netherlands Netherlands

Age

(1982-12-25) 43

37 (1989-06-06)

Weight

(84 kg) 185 lbs

205 lbs (93 kg)

Height

(183 cm) 6′0″

6′0″ (183 cm)

Reach

(193 cm) 6′4″

6′1″ (185 cm)

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

21

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

17

42% - 10 KO/TKO
17% - 4 submission
8% - 2 decision

Losses

9

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

7

4% - 1 KO/TKO
21% - 5 submission
4% - 1 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Natal vs. Kuiper

  • Which event are Rafael Natal and Michael Kuiper fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit.
  • How many rounds is the Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.
  • Which organization is hosting the Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • When is the Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on February 5, 2012
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