There is several obvious names that pop up immediately when you read a title like this, and I’m sure you will see them on the list.
Although, there are several fighters that will surprisingly be on this list. Some may have won their last fight, o…
There is several obvious names that pop up immediately when you read a title like this, and I’m sure you will see them on the list.
Although, there are several fighters that will surprisingly be on this list. Some may have won their last fight, or could be climbing the ladder into contendership.
Most of the list […]
Underappreciated + Underexposed = Underrated.
It’s a simple formula that describes a host of current MMA fighters who are simply not receiving the proper dap they deserve.
With so many organizations and fighters scattered throughout the globe, it…
Underappreciated + Underexposed = Underrated.
It’s a simple formula that describes a host of current MMA fighters who are simply not receiving the proper dap they deserve.
With so many organizations and fighters scattered throughout the globe, it is understandable a few are not properly valued at an ideal level.
These men may be familiar names to […]
Underappreciated + Underexposed = Underrated.
It’s a simple formula that describes a host of current MMA fighters who are simply not receiving the proper dap they deserve.
With so many organizations and fighters scattered throughout the globe, it…
Underappreciated + Underexposed = Underrated.
It’s a simple formula that describes a host of current MMA fighters who are simply not receiving the proper dap they deserve.
With so many organizations and fighters scattered throughout the globe, it is understandable a few are not properly valued at an ideal level.
These men may be familiar names to […]
Underappreciated + Underexposed = Underrated.
It’s a simple formula that describes a host of current MMA fighters who are simply not receiving the proper dap they deserve.
With so many organizations and fighters scattered throughout the globe it …
Underappreciated + Underexposed = Underrated.
It’s a simple formula that describes a host of current MMA fighters who are simply not receiving the proper dap they deserve.
With so many organizations and fighters scattered throughout the globe it is understandable a few are not properly valued at an ideal level.
These men may be familiar names to […]
(Natal vs. Travis Lutter, 5/21/10. Props: FightReloaded)
Though you won’t see any new faces on the televised main card, UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares will feature three fighters in the prelims who will be stepping into the Octagon for th…
(Natal vs. Travis Lutter, 5/21/10. Props: FightReloaded)
Though you won’t see any new faces on the televised main card, UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares will feature three fighters in the prelims who will be stepping into the Octagon for the first time. No pressure, guys. They’ve got the talent, but can they overcome the dreaded Jitters? Get to know these men below, and keep an eye out.
RAFAEL NATAL (MW) Experience: 12-2 record (10 wins by stoppage within the first two rounds), with multiple appearances in Ring of Combat and various Brazilian promotions. Most recently knocked out Travis Lutter at Moosin: God of Martial Arts in May. Also holds a win over UFC/WEC vet Danillo Villefort. Will be facing:Rich Attonito (8-3, 1-0 UFC) Lowdown: Not to be confused with the King of Clay, Rafael "Sapo" Natal is a BJJ black belt under Draculino Magalhaes, and works as an instructor at Renzo Gracie’s in New York. His nickname means "Toad"; he picked it up as a 14-year-old during his first capoeira class in Brazil, and like all unflattering Brazilian nicknames, it stuck. Though grappling is Natal’s strong suit — and carried him to a gold medal at the Mundials as a blue belt in 2005 — Rafael loves a good brawl. As he told UFC.com, "Sometimes in the academy I’ll call a teammate to spar in that style (laughs) – no technique, only brawling, closed eyes, landing fists. This is excellent to take off the stress."
Natal was formerly the middleweight champion of Ring of Combat, but lost his title to Victor O’Donnell last year in unfortunate fashion: "I opted to trade strikes and the first round wasn’t going good for me. At the end of the first round the fight was on the ground and I was on the top, the round finished and I helped him up and went to my corner. The doctor asked me something and I didn’t answer because I didn’t speak English, so he stopped the fight! I tried to complain and nothing changed. Hey, don’t worry I improved my English and I won’t lose this way anymore."
Remember this is not a least of the greatest MMA fighters ever. This is just the best that the UFC has ever had. These fighters have accomplished a lot in the UFC and has proved how great they were in the company.
These fighters have brought this compa…
Remember this is not a least of the greatest MMA fighters ever. This is just the best that the UFC has ever had. These fighters have accomplished a lot in the UFC and has proved how great they were in the company.
These fighters have brought this company to mainstream and fought to make it one […]