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{{short description|Brazilian mixed martial artist}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Rafael Rebello
| other_names = Rafinha
| image =
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| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|10|16}}
| birth_place = [[Niterói]], [[Brazil]]
| death_date =
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| residence = [[Deerfield Beach, Florida]], [[United States]]
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=5}}
| weight = {{convert|135|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]]
| reach =
| style =
| 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
| mma_kowin = 1
| mma_subwin = 5
| mma_decwin = 2
| mma_koloss =
| mma_subloss =
| mma_decloss = 4
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| sherdog = 12896
| footnotes =
| updated = February 19, 2012
}}

'''Rafael Rebello''' (born October 16, 1980) is a Brazilian [[mixed martial arts|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.

==Mixed martial arts career==
===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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/11420/wec-43-cerrone-vs-henderson-on-october-10-in-san-antonio-texas/ |title=WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson on October 10 in San Antonio, Texas |publisher=MMAFrenzy.com |date=2009-01-02 |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref> 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]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18951/bantamweights-will-campuzano-vs-rafael-rebello-in-the-works-for-wec-49-prelims.mma|title=Bantamweights Will Campuzano vs. Rafael Rebello targeted for WEC 49 prelims|publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2010-04-30}}</ref> but instead faced WEC newcomer [[Chris Cariaso]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19234/newcomer-chris-cariaso-meets-rafael-rebello-on-wec-49-preliminary-card.mma|title=Newcomer Chris Cariaso meets Rafael Rebello on WEC 49 preliminary card|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2010-05-21|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523030943/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19234/newcomer-chris-cariaso-meets-rafael-rebello-on-wec-49-preliminary-card.mma|archivedate=2010-05-23}}</ref> 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.

==Mixed martial arts record==
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=1
|ko-losses=0
|sub-wins=6
|sub-losses=0
|dec-wins=2
|dec-losses=4
|dq-wins=0
|dq-losses=0
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–4
|Bobby Huron
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|BXC - The Rise
|{{dts|2012|June|16}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:59
|[[Springfield, Massachusetts]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–4
|Jimmy Chaikong
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Fight Time 8 - "It's Fight Time!"
|{{dts|2012|February|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:50
|[[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–4
|David Cho
|Decision (unanimous)
|PXC 26 - Meanest Game Face
|{{dts|2011|August|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Manila]], Philippines
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|6–4
|[[Chris Cariaso]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[WEC 49]]
|{{dts|2010|June|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–3
|Kyle Dietz
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|[[WEC 41]]
|{{dts|2009|June|7}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:55
|[[Sacramento, California]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–3
|[[Kenji Osawa]]
|Decision (split)
|[[WEC 39]]
|{{dts|2009|March|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Corpus Christi, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–2
|Roger Mai
|Submission (armbar)
|PXC 13 - Back from the Dead
|{{dts|2007|November|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|[[Mangilao, Guam]]
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–2
|Jeff Willingham
|Submission (punches)
|PXC 12 - Settling the Score
|{{dts|2007|July|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|
|[[Orlando, Florida]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–2
|Taro Ito
|Submission (armbar)
|CFC 4 - Combat Fighting Championships
|{{dts|2007|April|28}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:51
|Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–2
|Henrique Bilcalho
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|WFL 15 - Winter Brawl 2007
|{{dts|2007|February|3}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:00
|[[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–2
|Bill Boland
|Decision (majority)
|IC 11 - Apocalypse
|{{dts|2006|November|18}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|N/A
|[[Hammond, Indiana]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–1
|Paul Gorman
|Decision (majority)
|FFP - Untamed 6
|{{dts|2006|July|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Brockton, Massachusetts]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|0–1
|Matt Hamilton
|Decision (majority)
|AFC 12 - Absolute Fighting Championships 12
|{{dts|2005|April|30}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|[[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], United States
|
{{end}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{Sherdog}}
*[http://www.attdeerfieldbeach.com Rafael Rebello & American Top Team Deerfield Beach]

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