Rafael Natal, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 21 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw. He established himself as a middleweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he held a record of 9 victories, 7 losses, and 0 draws. Standing at 6'0" tall with a reach of 77", Natal demonstrated a formidable presence inside the octagon. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Natal averaged 3.1 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, landing them with an accuracy rate of 47%. He absorbed an average of 2.48 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense of 57%. Natal also demonstrated a knack for takedowns, averaging 2.55 successful attempts every 15 minutes, albeit with a lower accuracy rate of 34%. His submission attempts were relatively infrequent, averaging only 0.5 per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Natal's career include a split decision win against Uriah Hall, who had an ELO rating of 1058 at the time. His most recent fights saw him defeating Kevin Casey via knockout in January 2016 and Uriah Hall via split decision in May 2015. However, he suffered losses to Robert Whittaker, Tim Boetsch, and Eryk Anders, all via knockout or technical knockout, in his subsequent fights leading up to 2017.