LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Rafaello Oliveira
15-7
Age
41
Height
5'8"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
10:33
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 5
LLLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Recife, Brazil
Fight History
LOSS
AW
vs Andre Winner
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
EK
vs Erik Koch
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R1 1:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R1 1:24
LOSS
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06
KO/TKO
Kicks to Leg At Distance
R2 1:44
KO/TKOKicks to Leg At Distance·R2 1:44
WIN
YI
vs Yoislandy Izquierdo
UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2· 2012-07-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GT
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill· 2011-05-28
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:28
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:28
WIN
JG
vs John Gunderson
UFC 108: Evans vs Silva· 2010-01-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NL
vs Nik Lentz
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· 2009-09-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
YE
vs Yves Edwards
UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 2:44
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 2:44
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.2/min
Grappling
2.49 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Rafaello adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.6) and Strike Def% (59%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (26/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (67% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
33% acc70%
Clinch
42% acc9%
Ground
58% acc21%
Striking Differential-1.19/min
2.19 landed/min3.38 absorbed/min
2.19
Landed/Min
3.38
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed185
Sig. Strikes Attempted554
Key Insights
Rafaello is a distance-first striker, with 70% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (20%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.5:1).
Distance-dominant: 70% of output at range with 33% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 58% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 4.7 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
11%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
37%(est)
Landed
14
Defended
24
Total
38
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.49
TD / 15min
1.60
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
38
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
28
Landed
76
Attempted
37%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
22%
R2
44%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.49/15min.
TD defense at 11% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.60/15min).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
370
1.04
Ratio
Absorbed
356
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
0/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.0
High
Strikes/Min
4.7
Standing %
68%
R3 vs R1 Output
67%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (37.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 67% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
1:15
R2 Control
1:30
R3 Control
2:32
R1 to Final
-19%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+17.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+17.1pp
Body
-13.6pp
Leg
-3.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+9.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2784
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights