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In March 2017, Lovato made his debut for [[Bellator MMA]]. He faced Charles Hackmann at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 174|Bellator 174]] and won the fight via TKO just 13 seconds into the first round.
In March 2017, Lovato made his debut for [[Bellator MMA]]. He faced Charles Hackmann at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 174|Bellator 174]] and won the fight via TKO just 13 seconds into the first round.


Lovato is expected to face [[Mike Rhodes (fighter)|Mike Rhodes]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 181|Bellator 181]] on July 14, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/bellator-181-sees-brittney-elkin-step-in-to-face-amanda-bell-katy-collins-vs-bruna-vargas-added|title=Bellator 181 sees Brittney Elkin step in to face Amanda Bell, Katy Collins vs. Bruna Vargas added|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Robert Sargent|date=July 11, 2017}}</ref>
Lovato defeated [[Mike Rhodes (fighter)|Mike Rhodes]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 181|Bellator 181]] via Rear Naked Choke in Round 1 on July 14, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/bellator-181-sees-brittney-elkin-step-in-to-face-amanda-bell-katy-collins-vs-bruna-vargas-added|title=Bellator 181 sees Brittney Elkin step in to face Amanda Bell, Katy Collins vs. Bruna Vargas added|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Robert Sargent|date=July 11, 2017}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==

Revision as of 00:37, 15 July 2017

Rafael Lovato Jr.
Born (1983-06-22) June 22, 1983 (age 41)
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
ResidenceOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
NationalityUnited States American
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight207 lb (94 kg; 14.8 st)
Middleweight (MMA)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do[1]
TeamLovato Jiu-Jitsu Association
Rank  3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Saulo Ribeiro
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission4
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Rafael Lovato Jr.
Medal record
Representing  United States
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 California, USA +100 kg
Silver medal – second place 2008 California, USA -100 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2009 California, USA -94 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2010 California, USA -94 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 California, USA -94 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2012 California, USA -94 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2013 California, USA -100 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2014 California, USA -94 kg
World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, USA -91.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 California, USA -85.5 kg
Silver medal – second place 2012 California, USA -91.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 California, USA +97.5 kg
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 California, USA -100 kg
Gold medal – first place 2008 California, USA -94 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2009 California, USA -94 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 California, USA -94 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2012 California, USA -94 kg
European Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 Lisbon, Portugal -100 kg
Nogi World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE -92kg
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 São Paulo, Brazil -100 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2010 São Paulo, Brazil -100 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 São Paulo, Brazil Absolute
Bronze medal – third place 2013 São Paulo, Brazil -100 kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 São Paulo, Brazil Absolute

Rafael Lovato Jr. (born June 22, 1983) is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and instructor. He also competes in mixed martial arts and is currently signed with Bellator MMA.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career

Although Lovato is known as a successful competitor in high-level competition, he is particularly notable for being the third American (B.J. Penn being the first) to win the Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a black belt.[2]

Rafael is a black belt under Carlos Machado, the oldest of the Machado family. [3] Rafael has had a long and formative training history with Xande and Saulo Ribeiro, one which began after he competed against Saulo in the finals of the 2003 Arnold Classic, when Rafael was just 19 years old.[4]

Rafael currently manages his own academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Lovato made his professional MMA debut in September 2014 for the Legacy Fighting Championship promotion. He fought for the organization four times over the next two years. He went undefeated and won and defended the company's Middleweight Championship.

In March 2017, Lovato made his debut for Bellator MMA. He faced Charles Hackmann at Bellator 174 and won the fight via TKO just 13 seconds into the first round.

Lovato defeated Mike Rhodes at Bellator 181 via Rear Naked Choke in Round 1 on July 14, 2017.[6]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches 6 wins 0 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 4 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 6–0 Mike Rhodes Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 181 June 14, 2017 1 1:59 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 5–0 Charles Hackmann TKO (knees and punches) Bellator 174 March 3, 2017 1 0:13 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 4–0 Cortez Coleman Submission (armbar) Legacy Fighting Championship 62 November 11, 2016 3 4:04 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Defended the Legacy FC Middleweight Championship
Win 3–0 Marcelo Nunes TKO (punches) Legacy Fighting Championship 54 April 22, 2016 2 4:51 Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States Won the Legacy FC Middleweight Championship
Win 2–0 Kevin Holland Submission (rear naked choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 46 October 2, 2015 1 1:24 Allen, Texas, United States
Win 1-0 Canaan Grigsby Submission (arm-triangle choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 35 September 26, 2014 1 4:07 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

References

  1. ^ BJJ Heroes
  2. ^ Thapa, Ben (October 26, 2011). "Grappler Interviews: Rafael Lovato Jr". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  3. ^ "Rafael Lovato Jr". BJJ Heroes BJJ Fighter Database. March 26, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  4. ^ "Rafael Lovato Jr (Gracie Humaita)". BJJ Heroes. August 1, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  5. ^ "Rafael Lovato Jr. - Gi & No-Gi Black Belt World Champion". Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  6. ^ Robert Sargent (July 11, 2017). "Bellator 181 sees Brittney Elkin step in to face Amanda Bell, Katy Collins vs. Bruna Vargas added". mmajunkie.com.
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