Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper

Preliminary Card | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 4, 2012
W
Natal defeats Kuiper
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

13-3-1

Climbed to 14-3-1
Pro
Record
11-0-0

Fell to 11-1
-150
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+130
(Slight Underdog)

Brazil
Nation

Netherlands
New York
New York
Fights out of
Tilburg
NB
29
+1 month, 1 week, 3 days
Age at Fight 22
+6 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
183.0 lbs
(83.0 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Renzo Gracie Academy Gym Perfect Team

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Natal
60%
Kuiper
40%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 143

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
  • Date: Saturday 02.04.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 2 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Natal Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Kuiper Disclosed Pay: $6,000
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