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Rafaello
Oliveira
15-5-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 7 fights.
Record: 15-5-0
Summary: Ground Game

Fighter Info

Nickname: Tractor
From: Recife Brazil
Fights Out Of: Charleston, SC USA
Age: 31
Height: 5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
506
33% Successful
165
Types of Successful Strikes
0
165
67% Standing
24%
110
16
39
Striking Defense
63
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
33
42% Successful
14
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
9
17
2
Takedown Defense
11
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
 Edson Barboza Jul 6, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Rafaello Oliveira -- -- -- --
Win
 Rafaello Oliveira Jul 7, 2012
29 4 5 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Yoislandy Izquierdo 27 0 0 0
Loss
 Yves Edwards Oct 1, 2011
42 0 0 1 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Rafaello Oliveira 22 0 0 0
Loss
 Gleison Tibau May 28, 2011
19 3 2 4 R2 Submission
Watch
Rafaello Oliveira 12 0 0 0
Loss
 Andre Winner Mar 31, 2010
61 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Rafaello Oliveira 52 0 0 0
Win
 Rafaello Oliveira Jan 2, 2010
21 6 4 13 R3 Decision - Unanimous
John Gunderson 1 1 4 0
Loss
 Nik Lentz Sep 19, 2009
67 4 4 2 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Rafaello Oliveira 29 4 0 0
Portions © 2010 by FightMetric LLC. All Rights Reserved

Biography

TRAINING: Training conditioning, Muay Thai, Jiu jitsu , wrestling and boxing. I try to stay sharp and get better every day.

Thoughts on opponent, Edson Barboza? I think he is a great opponent, a tough fighter, and it’s an honor to fight him.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2004 because it was a different challenge

What ranks and titles have you held? None yet

Do you have any heroes? My family

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything; it is a dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, in Brazil, but didn't finish

What was your job before you started fighting? Jiu-Jitsu instructor

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ Black Belt

Favorite grappling technique: armbar

Favorite Striking technique: high kick

•    Has trained with former UFC lightweight champ BJ Penn

•    Has won five of his last seven, including a decision win over WEC vet Bendy Casimir in 2010

•    Three wins by TKO, four by submission

Career

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