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Rafael Natal Michael Kuiper
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Rafael Natal
21-9-1

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

Michael Kuiper
17-7

Fight: Natal vs. Kuiper

USAUFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
5FEBSUN'123:00 AM
Middleweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Sapo

Judo

Forms

WWLDW
WWWWW

Nationality

BrazilBrazil

NetherlandsNetherlands

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)

Gym

Renzo Gracie Academy

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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

Past Opponents

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USA
Eryk Anders
(8-0)
i
UFC on FOX 25: Weidman vs. Gastelum
23 Jul2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:54
USA
Tim Boetsch
(19-10)
i
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor
13 Nov2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:22
Australia
Robert Whittaker
(15-4)
i
UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux
24 Apr2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Kevin Casey
(9-3)
i
UFC on FOX 18: Johnson vs. Bader
31 Jan2016KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD33:37
Jamaica
Uriah Hall
(10-4)
i
UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier
24 May2015Decision(Split) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Tom Watson
(17-7)
i
UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz
01 Feb2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Chris Camozzi
(19-8)
i
UFC Fight Night 50: Jacare vs. Mousasi 2
05 Sep2014Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Ed Herman
(19-10)
i
UFC Fight Night 40: Brown vs. Silva
11 May2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Tim Kennedy
(16-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 31: Fight for the Troops 3
07 Nov2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:40
Sweden
Tor Troéng
(15-4-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader
04 Sep2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
João Zeferino
(13-4)
i
UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold
19 May2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Sean Spencer
(9-1)
i
UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson
27 Jan2013Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD32:13
USA
Andrew Craig
(7-0)
i
UFC on FUEL TV 4: Munoz vs. Weidman
12 Jul2012KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD24:52
Netherlands
Michael Kuiper
(13-0)
i
UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
05 Feb2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Paul Bradley
(18-2)
i
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2
07 Aug2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Canada
Jesse Bongfeldt
(21-7)
i
UFC 124: St. Pierre vs. Koscheck 2
12 Dec2010Draw(Majority) RD3
USA
Rich Attonito
(8-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 22: Marquardt vs. Palhares
16 Sep2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Travis Lutter
(10-5)
i
Moosin: Sylvia vs Pudzianowski
21 May2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:12
USA
Allan Weickert
(6-6)
i
Ring of Combat 26
11 Sep2009Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:53
USA
Victor O'Donnell
(7-0)
i
Ring of Combat 25
12 Jun2009KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD15:00
USA
Plinio Cruz
(3-0)
i
Ring of Combat 24
17 Apr2009Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD23:13
Brazil
Alexandre Moreno
(9-1)
i
Ring of Combat 23
20 Feb2009KO/TKO(Punch) RD13:59
USA
Jon Kirk
(11-4)
i
SWC 2 - Battleground
28 Nov2008Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:19
Brazil
Eduardo Telles
(1-0)
i
Fury FC 6 - High Voltage
12 Jul2008KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD22:18
Brazil
Silmar Rodrigo
(11-3)
i
MTL - Mo Team League 1
11 Aug2007Decision(Unanimous) RD3
Brazil
Gerson Conceição
(1-0)
i
XFC - Brazil
29 Apr2007Decision RD1
Brazil
Nailson Bahia
(0-0)
i
XFC - Brazil
29 Apr2007Sub(Armbar) RD11:24
Brazil
Danillo Villefort
(4-0)
i
GFC 1 - Gold Fighters Championship
20 May2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
Brazil
Carlos Eduardo Santos
(0-1)
i
WF - Wild Fight 1
01 Oct2005Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD22:46
Brazil
Walter Luis
(1-0)
i
CN 12 - Champions Night 12
06 May2005Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:58
Brazil
Emerson Avila
(2-2)
i
CN 12 - Champions Night 12
06 May2005Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:58

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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