Rafael Lovato Jr is a jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most successful American jiu-jitsu practitioners of all-time. Born on June 25, 1983, Lovato Jr. represents Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu. He is an IBJJF World champion and professional MMA fighter having captured the Bellator middleweight title.
2024
3-2-0 (W-L-D)
2023
5-0-0 (W-L-D)
2022
10-4-0 (W-L-D)
2021
10-2-2 (W-L-D)
2020
6-4-0 (W-L-D)
2019
2-1-0 (W-L-D)
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | METHOD | OPPONENT | WT. | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/05 | W | Kimura | R. Martinez | --- | World Jiu Jitsu Festival | |
03/15 | W | Decision | J. Shields | --- | Polaris 9 | |
03/09 | L | Decision | Y. Simões | 210lbs | Fight 2 Win Pro 104 |
2018
2-0-0 (W-L-D)
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | METHOD | OPPONENT | WT. | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/01 | W | Decision | J. Hinger | Light Heavyweight | Fight 2 Win Pro 95 | |
02/23 | W | RNC | T. Spriggs | Heavyweight | Fight 2 Win Pro 64 |
2017
4-5-0 (W-L-D)
2016
4-0-0 (W-L-D)
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | METHOD | OPPONENT | WT. | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09/10 | W | Collar Choke | T. Rice | 205lbs | Fight 2 Win Pro 11 | |
07/15 | W | Decision | R. Abreu | Light Heavyweight | Fight 2 Win Pro 7 | |
06/17 | W | Choke | D. Nogueira | Heavyweight | Fight 2 Win Pro 6 | |
05/21 | W | Choke | S. Patterson | --- | Respect 3 |
2015
9-0-0 (W-L-D)
2014
19-9-0 (W-L-D)
2013
4-2-1 (W-L-D)
2012
11-6-0 (W-L-D)
2011
12-5-0 (W-L-D)
2010
5-3-0 (W-L-D)
2009
7-8-0 (W-L-D)
2008
3-0-0 (W-L-D)
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | METHOD | OPPONENT | WT. | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03/28 | W | Advantage | R. Alencar | Heavyweight | 2008 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | |
03/28 | W | Armbar | F. Marmontel | Heavyweight | 2008 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | |
03/28 | W | Advantage | F. Soluco | Heavyweight | 2008 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship |
2007
12-4-0 (W-L-D)
2006
5-2-0 (W-L-D)
2005
2-0-0 (W-L-D)
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | METHOD | OPPONENT | WT. | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/19 | W | DQ | T. Kosai | Super Heavyweight | 2005 Rickson Gracie's Budo Challenge | |
10/19 | W | Brabo Choke | R. Gracie | Super Heavyweight | 2005 Rickson Gracie's Budo Challenge |
Submission W/L Methods
SUBMISSION METHOD | WINS | LOSSES |
|---|---|---|
Armbar | 14 | 3 |
RNC | 12 | 0 |
Kimura | 11 | 0 |
Choke | 6 | 0 |
Triangle | 5 | 0 |
Katagatame | 4 | 0 |
Brabo Choke | 3 | 0 |
Choke from Mount | 2 | 0 |
Ezekiel | 2 | 0 |
Shoulder Lock | 1 | 0 |
Anaconda Choke | 1 | 0 |
Collar Choke | 1 | 0 |
Mounted Triangle | 1 | 0 |
Darce Choke | 1 | 0 |
Inside Heel Hook | 0 | 1 |
Choke from Crucifix | 0 | 1 |
Choke From the Back | 0 | 1 |
Heel Hook | 0 | 1 |
Estima Lock | 0 | 1 |
Footlock | 0 | 1 |
Cross Choke | 0 | 1 |
