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Whippany, NJ
United States

Standing Stance - Right
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MMA ID
108118
Old ID
1097
Old URL
http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Rafaello-Oliveira

Recife-
Brazil

Athlete Stat
0
15
0
7
0
22
0
0
0
0
0
633
38
185
554
130
450
16
43
39
61
110
433
38
67
37
54
11.11
36.84
2.49
1.60
33.39
0.00
2.19
3.38
59.34
Strengths
Ground Game
Date of Birth
1982-01-26
Fightmetric ID
1136
"Tractor"

Rafaello Oliveira

Twitter
https://twitter.com/RafaelloTractor
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TRAINING: Conditioning in the morning, Muay Thai in the afternoon and Jiu-jitsu at night. On some days there’s hard sparring, and also some sprints at the swimming pool.

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

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9 years ago

UFC Live 6 Prelim Fight: Yves Edwards vs Rafaello Oliveira

Veteran fighter Yves Edwards will look to overcome the brutal KO he suffered versus Sam Stout and put his career back on the path to resurgence. Edwards squares off against Rafaello Oliveira who will most likely be fighting to keep the UFC as his home.
Yves Edwards vs Rafaello Oliveira
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9 years ago

UFC Live 6: Yves Edwards Post-Fight Interview

Birthday boy Yves Edwards talks us through his TKO victory over Rafaello Oliveira.
Yves Edwards vs John Gunderson
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Video 02:00
9 years ago

UFC on Versus 6: Lightweight Prelims

Ten-year UFC veteran Yves Edwards takes on BJJ black belt Rafaello Oliveira, plus Brit submission master Paul Sass fights TUF runner-up Michael Johnson at UFC Live on Versus 6.
UFC 130: Tibau vs. Oliveira
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9 years ago

UFC 130: Gleison Tibau post-fight interview

Just two months after his last win over a New Jerseyan, Tibau does it again, using true mixed martial artistry to finish his opponent. Next up - as many fights as he can get... and hopefully one in Rio.
UFC 130 Weigh-ins: Rampage Jackson vs. Matt Hamill
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9 years ago

UFC 130 Weigh-In Archive

The men of UFC 130 hit the scales at MGM Grand to kick off Memorial Day weekend.
The Ultimate Fighter Finale Melvin Guillard vs Gleison Tibau
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Video 02:46
9 years ago

UFC 130: Free online fight preview

UFC 130 will kick off with three great fights from WEC vets, buzzy newcomers and powerhouse Brazilians. Meet them all before you watch Barao vs. Escovedo, Mayday vs. Kamikaze and Tibau vs. Oliveira.
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11 years ago

UFC® 108 Prelim Fight: Rafaello Oliveira vs. John Gunderson

UFC® 108 Prelim Fight: Rafaello Oliveira vs. John Gunderson
108 Octagon Warmup - 0:47
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11 years ago

Fighters enter the Octagon for UFC 108

UFC 103 Nik Lentz vs Rafaello Oliveira
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11 years ago

Rafaello Oliveira returns to Octagon

UFC Fight Night Mike Pyle vs Chris Wilson
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11 years ago

Mike Pyle seeks another submission victory over Jake Ellenberger

Event Results

  • Win

    Barboza vs Oliveira

    Round
    2
    Time
    00:01:44
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Oliveira vs Izquierdo

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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