Rafael Rebello

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Rafael Rebello
Born (1980-10-16) October 16, 1980 (age 41)
Niterói, Brazil
Other namesRafinha
Residence Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
Nationality Brazilian
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Team American Top Team
Rank3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2005-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins8
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision2
Losses4
By decision4
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.

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Mixed martial arts career

Pacific X-treme Combat

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.

World Extreme Cagefighting

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.

Fight Time Promotions

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.

Battle Xtreme Championships

Rebello made his BXC debut on June 16, 2012 at BXC - The Rise against Bobby Huron with a second round arm-triangle choke win.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches9 wins4 losses
By knockout10
By submission60
By decision24
By disqualification00
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win9–4Bobby HuronSubmission (arm-triangle choke)BXC - The RiseJune 16, 201223:59 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Win8–4Jimmy ChaikongSubmission (rear naked choke)Fight Time 8 - "It's Fight Time!"February 17, 201213:50 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win7–4David ChoDecision (unanimous)PXC 26 - Meanest Game FaceAugust 20, 201135:00 Manila, Philippines
Loss6–4 Chris Cariaso Decision (unanimous) WEC 49 June 20, 201035:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win6–3Kyle DietzSubmission (rear-naked choke) WEC 41 June 7, 200912:55 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss5–3 Kenji Osawa Decision (split) WEC 39 March 1, 200935:00 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Win5–2Roger MaiSubmission (armbar)PXC 13 - Back from the DeadNovember 17, 20071N/A Mangilao, Guam
Win4–2Jeff WillinghamSubmission (punches)PXC 12 - Settling the ScoreJuly 12, 20071 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win3–2Taro ItoSubmission (armbar)CFC 4 - Combat Fighting ChampionshipsApril 28, 200712:51Brazil
Win2–2Henrique BilcalhoTKO (corner stoppage)WFL 15 - Winter Brawl 2007February 3, 200724:00 Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Loss1–2Bill BolandDecision (majority)IC 11 - ApocalypseNovember 18, 20062N/A Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win1–1Paul GormanDecision (majority)FFP - Untamed 6July 16, 200635:00 Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Loss0–1Matt HamiltonDecision (majority)AFC 12 - Absolute Fighting Championships 12April 30, 200525:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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References

  1. "WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson on October 10 in San Antonio, Texas". MMAFrenzy.com. 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
  2. "Bantamweights Will Campuzano vs. Rafael Rebello targeted for WEC 49 prelims". mmajunkie.com. 2010-04-30.
  3. "Newcomer Chris Cariaso meets Rafael Rebello on WEC 49 preliminary card". mmajunkie.com. 2010-05-21. Archived from the original on 2010-05-23.