Rafael Natal has a 21-9-1 professional record and is 43 years old in the Middleweight division, representing Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Rafael Natal career snapshot
Recent formL-L-L-W-WLatest 5 decisive tracked pro resultsCurrent run3-fight losing streakMost recent tracked result: Loss vs Eryk AndersFinish profile57%12 finishes in 21 recorded winsPrimary win pathdecision9 recorded wins by decision
Elo
Combat Edge Elo
1673Good rating
Elo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1572
MiddleweightTBD
Peak1722
Last move-16
Opponent quality1660avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1722 Elo after defeating Kevin Casey (2016-01-31)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Rafael Natal competes at Middleweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 185 lbs.
What is Rafael Natal's Combat Edge Elo?
Rafael Natal's Combat Edge Elo is 1673, with a peak Elo of 1722.
How strong is Rafael Natal's recent opposition?
Rafael Natal's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1660 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Rafael Natal's last fight?
Rafael Natal's latest tracked pro fight was against Eryk Anders at UFC on FOX 25 on 2017.07.22.
What is Rafael Natal's recent form?
Rafael Natal's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Rafael Natal usually win?
Rafael Natal's 21 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 8 submissions, and 9 decisions, with 57% ending before the final bell.
4Wins by knockout
8Wins by submission
9Wins by decision
6Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Rafael Natal stats
Record : 21 / 9 / 1
Significant strikes landed per minute
3.10Fighter2.93Division average
Significant striking accuracy
48%Fighter45%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.48Fighter4.21Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
58%Fighter51%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.55Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
34%Fighter39%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
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Elo
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