Rafael Rebello
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| Rafael Rebello | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 16, 1980 Niterói, Brazil |
| Other names | Rafinha |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Coconut Creek, Florida, United States |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Rank | 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Other information | |
| 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.
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.
