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Fight: Natal vs. Kuiper
5 FEB SUN '12 3:00 AM
prelim
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3 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
Sapo
Judo
Forms
W
W
L
D
W
W
W
W
W
W
Nationality
Brazil 
Netherlands
Age
(1982-12-25) 42
36 (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
Social Media
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
21
4 KO/TKO - 13%
8 submission - 27%
9 decision - 30%
15
41% - 9 KO/TKO
23% - 5 submission
5% - 1 decision
Losses
9
6 KO/TKO - 20%
0 submission - 0%
3 decision - 10%
7
5% - 1 KO/TKO
23% - 5 submission
5% - 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
At what time does the Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper fight start?
The fight is set to start at 03:00 GMT.
Where is the Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Mandalay Bay Events Center.
In which weight class are Rafael Natal and Michael Kuiper competing?
They are competing in the UFC Middleweight.
What are the nationalities of Rafael Natal and Michael Kuiper?
Rafael Natal represents Brazil, and Michael Kuiper represents Netherlands.
What type of fight is the Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Middleweight.
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