Rafaello Oliveira facts for kids
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| Born | Rafaello Oliveira Ferreira January 26, 1982 Recife, Brazil |
| Other names | Tractor |
| Residence | Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 71.5 in (182 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Team | Charleston Krav Maga & MMA AMA Fight Club |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
Rafaello Oliveira Ferreira is a Brazilian athlete who used to compete in mixed martial arts. He was known for fighting in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was born on January 26, 1982.
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Rafaello Oliveira's Fighting Journey
Rafaello Oliveira started learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he was 16 years old. This is a martial art focused on grappling and ground fighting. He began his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career in 2004 in his home country, Brazil.
In 2007, he moved to the United States. By 2008, he was living in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he taught martial arts. Later, in 2012, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina. There, he taught at Charleston Krav Maga before opening his own school, Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy, in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
Competing in the UFC
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a very famous MMA organization. In August 2009, Rafaello Oliveira joined the UFC. His first fight was at UFC 103 against Nik Lentz. Even though Oliveira fought hard, he lost this fight by a decision from the judges.
His next fight was at UFC 108 in January 2010. He fought against John Gunderson and won by a unanimous decision. This was his first victory in the UFC.
After that, Oliveira faced Andre Winner at UFC Fight Night 21 in March 2010. He lost this fight by decision and was then released from the UFC.
However, Rafaello Oliveira was re-signed by the UFC in May 2011. He fought Gleison Tibau at UFC 130. In this fight, Oliveira lost by submission in the second round.
He then fought Yves Edwards in October 2011 at UFC on Versus 6. Oliveira lost this fight by TKO in the second round.
In July 2012, Oliveira had a fight at UFC 148 against Yoislandy Izquierdo. He won this fight by a unanimous decision from the judges.
His next fight was at UFC 162 against Edson Barboza. Oliveira lost this match in the second round due to leg kicks.
Rafaello Oliveira's last fight in the UFC was against Erik Koch at UFC 170 on February 22, 2014. He lost this fight by TKO in the first round. After this match, he was released from the UFC again.
Rafaello Oliveira's Family Life
Rafaello Oliveira is married to Wanessa Carolina. They have three children together.
Rafaello Oliveira's Fight Record
Here is a summary of Rafaello Oliveira's professional mixed martial arts record:
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 25 matches | 17 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 4 |
| By submission | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 6 | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 | 0 |
