Result
Rafael NatalDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
Elo swing-23Michael Kuiper (1653 → 1630)
UFC 143 : DIAZ VS CONDIT
Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper
DateFeb 4, 2012
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMandalay Bay Events Center
BroadcastESPN+
W
Sapo | 21-9-1Rafael Natal
L
Judo | 15-6-0Michael Kuiper
Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Rafael Natal
Elo1672Good
3Y trend1689 → 1672
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Michael Kuiper
Elo1558Solid
3Y trend1551 → 1558
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Rafael Natal won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Neither fighter led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Rafael Natal and Michael Kuiper across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Rafael NatalMichael Kuiper
Elo edge
Rafael Natal1672-16 last move
Michael Kuiper1558-24 last move
Recorded fight totals
Rafael NatalvsMichael Kuiper
Total strikes
61vs68
Takedowns
6vs0
Sig. strikes
36vs30
Sub. attempts
2vs0
Rev.
0vs1
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Rafael Nataldecision leads 43% of wins
Michael KuiperKO/TKO leads 60% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 143 : DIAZ VS CONDIT. Rafael Natal defeated Michael Kuiper by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper quick answers
Who won Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper?
Rafael Natal won Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper on?
Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper is listed on UFC 143 : DIAZ VS CONDIT.
What are the records for Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper?
Rafael Natal enters with a 21-9-1 record and Michael Kuiper enters with a 15-6-0 record.
What division is Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper?
Rafael Natal vs Michael Kuiper is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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