Rafaello Oliveira

TRAINING: Two a days, six days a week – I’m giving my best for this fight. I am ready

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

• Three wins by TKO, four by submission

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

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	5
Record:	14-5-0
Summary:	Ground Game

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Tractor
From:	Recife Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Whippany, NJ USA
Age:	30
Height:	5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

466

29% Successful

136

Types of Successful Strikes

136

72% Standing

12%

16%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

38% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Yves Edwards	UFC LIVE 6: Cruz vs. Johnson Oct 1, 2011	42	0	0	1	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Rafaello Oliveira	UFC LIVE 6: Cruz vs. Johnson Oct 1, 2011	22	0	0	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Gleison Tibau	UFC® 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 28, 2011	19	3	2	4	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Rafaello Oliveira	UFC® 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 28, 2011	12	0	0	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Andre Winner	UFC® Fight Night™: FLORIAN vs GOMI Mar 31, 2010	61	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Rafaello Oliveira	UFC® Fight Night™: FLORIAN vs GOMI Mar 31, 2010	52	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Rafaello Oliveira	UFC® 108: EVANS vs SILVA Jan 2, 2010	21	6	4	13	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	John Gunderson	UFC® 108: EVANS vs SILVA Jan 2, 2010	1	1	4	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Nik Lentz	UFC® 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT Sep 19, 2009	67	4	4	2	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Rafaello Oliveira	UFC® 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT Sep 19, 2009	29	4	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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