Rafael Dias (mixed martial artist)

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Rafael Dias
BornRafael Hildebrandt Dias
(1979-10-20) October 20, 1979 (age 42)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesThe Law
Residence Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Team American Top Team
Rank2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2004-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins17
By knockout2
By submission11
By decision4
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision5
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rafael Hildebrandt Dias (born October 20, 1979) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. [1] He has fought for the WEC and Bellator MMA.

Contents

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches17 wins11 losses
By knockout25
By submission111
By decision45
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17-11-2 Patrick Williams TKO (punches)Fight Time 17: UndisputedNovember 1, 201312:47 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Win17-10-2Roselino RochaKO (punch)Tavares CombatDecember 8, 201235:00 Santa Catarina, Brazil
Loss16-10-2Guido CannettiKO (punch)Bitetti Combat 12 - Oswaldo PaquetaSeptember 8, 201210:11 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win16-9-2 Ran Weathers Decision (unanimous)BXC: The Rise!June 16, 201255:00 Springfield, Missouri, United StatesWon the inaugural BXC Featherweight Championship
Loss15-9-2 Marlon Sandro Submission (arm triangle choke) Bellator 58 November 19, 201113:56 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Draw15-8-2Jang Yong KimDrawPacific Xtreme Combat 24June 11, 201135:00 Manila, Philippines
Win15-8-1Jay EllisSubmission (rear naked choke)Fight Time 4 - MMA Heavyweight ExplosionApril 1, 201111:15 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win14-8-1Chris EnsleySubmission (armbar)Fight Time 3February 18, 201111:56 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss13-8-1 Rafaello Oliveira Decision (unanimous)Scorpius Fighting Championships 1September 24, 201035:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win13-7-1Jun Yun LeeSubmission (rear naked choke)PXC - Pacific Extreme Combat 20July 24, 201020:59 Mangilao, Guam
Loss12-7-1 Luis Palomino TKO (punches)Unconquered 1 - November ReignNovember 22, 200934:47 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Loss12-6-1 Diego Nunes Decision (unanimous) WEC 42 August 9, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12-5-1 Mike Budnik Decision (unanimous) WEC 40 April 5, 200935:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss11-5-1 Danny Castillo TKO (punches) WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown November 5, 200822:54 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win11-4-1Rocky LongSubmission (choke)C3 Fights - Clash in ConchoSeptember 19, 2008 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Loss10-4-1 L.C. Davis KO (head kick)IFL - New JerseyApril 4, 200833:56 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win10-3-1Santino DefrancoSubmission (rear naked choke)IFL - Las VegasFebruary 29, 200812:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9-3-1Derrick BrownSubmission (rear naked choke)MVT - Miami Vale TudoJanuary 26, 200810:27 Miami, Florida, United States
Win8-3-1York AshSubmission (arm triangle choke)PXF - Premier X-treme FightingDecember 8, 20071 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Loss7-3-1 Per Eklund Decision (unanimous)Bodog Fight - VancouverAugust 25, 200735:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss7-2-1 Phil Cardella Decision (unanimous)GFC - EvolutionMay 19, 200735:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Draw7-1-1 Sami Aziz DrawBodog Fight - Costa Rica CombatFebruary 17, 200735:00Costa Rica
Win7-1Henry MatamorosSubmission (punches)Bodog Fight - To the Brink of WarAugust 22, 200623:21Costa Rica
Win6-1Keith WilsonTKOACF - ExodusMay 6, 200610:15 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win5-1Tim HoneycuttTKOAFC 15 - Absolute Fighting Championships 15February 18, 20061 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win4-1Steve KinnisonSubmission (rear naked choke)AFC 13 - Absolute Fighting Championships 13July 30, 200511:17 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss3-1Steve KinnisonDecisionFCC 19 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 19May 14, 2005 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win3-0Nardu DebrahDecision (unanimous)AFC 11 - Absolute Fighting Championships 11February 12, 200525:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win2-0Bryan MedlinSubmission (armbar)AFC 10 - Absolute Fighting Championships 10October 30, 200411:15 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win1-0Brian GeraghtyDecision (split)AFC 8 - Absolute Fighting Championships 8May 1, 200425:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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References

  1. "Rafael Dias Fight News - MMA Fighting".