Rafael Rebello | |
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Born | Niterói, Brazil | October 16, 1980
Other names | Rafinha |
Residence | Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
Division | Bantamweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Coconut Creek, Florida, United States |
Team | American Top Team |
Rank | 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2005-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 12 |
Wins | 8 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 4 |
By decision | 4 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
last updated on: February 19, 2012 |
Rafael Rebello (born October 16, 1980) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the bantamweight division for the World Extreme Cagefighting, and now currently competes in the bantamweight division of Fight Time Promotions. Rafael trains with the fighting stable American Top Team and is the Head Trainer at American Top Team Deerfield Beach.
Rebello made his PXC debut at PXC 12 - Settling the Score, defeating Jeff Willingham via Submission (Punches).
He continued with a win over Roger Mai via Submission (Armbar) at PXC 13 - Back from the Dead.
Rebello defeated David Cho via Unanimous Decision at PXC 26 - Meanest Game Face on August 20, 2011.
Rebello made his WEC debut at WEC 39, losing to Kenji Osawa via split decision.
He followed this up with a victory over Kyle Dietz via submission (rear naked choke).
He was then scheduled to fight Scott Jorgensen on October 10, 2009 at WEC 43. [1] However, he was forced to pull out due to an injury.
Rebello was expected to face Will Campuzano on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49, [2] but instead faced WEC newcomer Chris Cariaso. [3] Rebello lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Rebello made his Fight Time debut on February 17, 2012 at Fight Time 8 - "It's Fight Time!" against Jim Chaikong with a first round rear-naked choke submission win.
Rebello made his BXC debut on June 16, 2012 at BXC - The Rise against Bobby Huron with a second round arm-triangle choke win.
Professional record breakdown | ||
13 matches | 9 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By submission | 6 | 0 |
By decision | 2 | 4 |
By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 9–4 | Bobby Huron | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | BXC - The Rise | June 16, 2012 | 2 | 3:59 | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States | |
Win | 8–4 | Jimmy Chaikong | Submission (rear naked choke) | Fight Time 8 - "It's Fight Time!" | February 17, 2012 | 1 | 3:50 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
Win | 7–4 | David Cho | Decision (unanimous) | PXC 26 - Meanest Game Face | August 20, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Manila, Philippines | |
Loss | 6–4 | Chris Cariaso | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 49 | June 20, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
Win | 6–3 | Kyle Dietz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 41 | June 7, 2009 | 1 | 2:55 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Loss | 5–3 | Kenji Osawa | Decision (split) | WEC 39 | March 1, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
Win | 5–2 | Roger Mai | Submission (armbar) | PXC 13 - Back from the Dead | November 17, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Mangilao, Guam | |
Win | 4–2 | Jeff Willingham | Submission (punches) | PXC 12 - Settling the Score | July 12, 2007 | 1 | Orlando, Florida, United States | ||
Win | 3–2 | Taro Ito | Submission (armbar) | CFC 4 - Combat Fighting Championships | April 28, 2007 | 1 | 2:51 | Brazil | |
Win | 2–2 | Henrique Bilcalho | TKO (corner stoppage) | WFL 15 - Winter Brawl 2007 | February 3, 2007 | 2 | 4:00 | Revere, Massachusetts, United States | |
Loss | 1–2 | Bill Boland | Decision (majority) | IC 11 - Apocalypse | November 18, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 1–1 | Paul Gorman | Decision (majority) | FFP - Untamed 6 | July 16, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Brockton, Massachusetts, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | Matt Hamilton | Decision (majority) | AFC 12 - Absolute Fighting Championships 12 | April 30, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
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