Rafael Carino

“Earthquake”

MMA · Active

2-1-1RECORD

–KO / TKO WINS

–SUBMISSION WINS

–DECISION WINS

Profile

Full name	Not added yet
Nickname	Earthquake
Date of birth	16 Jul 1973
Nationality	Brazilian
Birthplace	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lives in	Not added yet
Division	Heavyweight
Team	Nova União
Height	203 cm (6′8″)
Reach	Not added yet
Stance	Not added yet
Years active	since 1996
Status	Active
Pro debut	17 May 1996
Last fight	Loss vs Antônio Silva, 2 Jul 2005

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Background

Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from Rio de Janeiro, trained at Nova União under André Pederneiras. He won his only UFC bout at UFC 9 in Detroit in 1996 and later works as a jiu-jitsu coach.

Fight history

4 professional fights. Newest first.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Event	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	Antônio Silva	TKO (corner stoppage)	1	2:55	Cage Rage 12	2 Jul 2005
Draw	Walter Farias	Decision (draw)			Shooto Brazil	12 Jul 2003
Win	Tom Aaron					7 Jul 1997
Win	Matt Andersen	TKO (punches)	1	5:32	UFC 9: Motor City Madness	17 May 1996	Detroit, Michigan, USA	Pro debut