Best fights of Rafael Natal
Over 12 years as a professional, Rafael Natal has compiled a 21-9-1 (12) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rafael Natal defeats Tom Watson
On January 31, 2015 Rafael Natal faced Tom Watson in a middleweight bout. Natal was 32 years old with a record of 18-6-1, and Watson was 32 with a record of 17-7. Both Natal and Watson were coming off a win. Natal won via unanimous decision.
2. Rafael Natal defeats Tor TroƩng
On September 4, 2013 Rafael Natal faced Tor TroƩng in a middleweight bout. Natal was 30 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and TroƩng was 30 with a record of 16-4-1. Natal was on a 2-fight winning streak and TroƩng was on a 5-fight winning streak. Natal won via unanimous decision.
3. Rafael Natal KOs Alexandre Moreno
On February 20, 2009 Rafael Natal fought Alexandre Moreno for the vacant Ring of Combat middleweight title. Natal was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Moreno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Natal was coming off a win. Natal stopped Alexandre Moreno via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Rafael Natal submits Plinio Cruz
On April 17, 2009 Rafael Natal defended his Ring of Combat middleweight title against Plinio Cruz. Natal was 26 years old with a record of 9-1, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Natal was on a 2-fight winning streak. Natal submitted Plinio Cruz via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Rafael Natal defeats Paul Bradley
On August 6, 2011 Rafael Natal faced Paul Bradley in a middleweight bout. Natal was 28 years old with a record of 12-3-1, and Bradley was 28 with a record of 18-2. Bradley was on a 5-fight winning streak. Natal won via unanimous decision.
6. Rafael Natal loses to Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision
On April 23, 2016 Rafael Natal faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. Natal was 33 years old with a record of 21-6-1, and Whittaker was 25 with a record of 15-4. Both Natal and Whittaker were on a 4-fight winning streak. Natal lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Whittaker.
7. Rafael Natal defeats Michael Kuiper
On February 4, 2012 Rafael Natal faced Michael Kuiper in a middleweight bout. Natal was 29 years old with a record of 13-3-1, and Kuiper was 22 with a record of 11-0. Natal was coming off a win and Kuiper was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Natal won via unanimous decision.
8. Rafael Natal loses to Ed Herman via unanimous decision
On May 10, 2014 Rafael Natal faced Ed Herman in a middleweight bout. Natal was 31 years old with a record of 17-5-1, and Herman was 33 with a record of 21-10. Both Natal and Herman were coming off a loss. Natal lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Herman.
9. Rafael Natal defeats Uriah Hall
On May 23, 2015 Rafael Natal faced Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout. Natal was 32 years old with a record of 19-6-1, and Hall was 30 with a record of 10-4. Natal was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hall was on a 3-fight winning streak. Natal won via split decision.
10. Rafael Natal submits Allan Weickert
On September 11, 2009 Rafael Natal faced Allan Weickert in a middleweight bout. Natal was 26 years old with a record of 10-2, and Weickert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Natal was coming off a loss. Natal submitted Allan Weickert via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.