Rafael Estevam "Macapá"
Rafael Estevam, known as "Macapá", is a mixed martial artist from Brazil competing in the UFC Bantamweight division. Rafael Estevam holds a professional record of 14-1-0, including 4-1-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 3 by decision. Rafael Estevam stands 5'8", has a 69-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 29 years old. Rafael Estevam is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.
Rafael Estevam profile
| Division | Bantamweight |
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| Professional record | 14-1-0 |
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| UFC record | 4-1-0 |
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| Division rank | Unranked |
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| Status | Active |
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| Country | Brazil |
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| Age | 29 |
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| Date of birth | 1996-08-10 |
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| Height | 5'8" |
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| Reach | 69" |
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| Leg reach | 37.5" |
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| Stance | Orthodox |
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| Last weigh-in | 136.5 lbs |
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| Current streak | L1 |
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| Total octagon time | 57 minutes |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.4 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.9 |
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| Striking accuracy | 40% |
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| Striking defense | 45% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
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| Strikes to the head | 78% |
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| Strikes to the body | 12% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 10% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 4.91 |
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| Takedown defense | 67% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.23 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 117.8 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 3 |
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Rafael Estevam UFC fight history
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
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| 2026-04-04 | UFC Fight Night | Ethyn Ewing | loss | Left Hook to the Liver · 1:44 · R3 |
| 2025-08-02 | UFC Fight Night | Felipe Bunes | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2025-02-15 | UFC Fight Night | Jesus Aguilar | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2023-11-18 | UFC Fight Night | Charles Johnson | win | Decision · Unanimous |
Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
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