Rafael de Freitas

Name

Rafael de Freitas

Nickname

Barata

Hometown (Fighting Out Of)

Brazil

Height

5’ 8”

Weight

135

Fighter Experience

Association (Fight Camp)

Gracie Barra New Mexico

Fighting Disciplines Studied/Background

Jiu-Jitsu

Record (Wins–Losses–Draws)

1–0

Years of Experience

3

Strengths

Jiu-Jitsu

Fighter Biography

When and why did you start training for an MMA career?

I started dedicating my training for MMA about 2 years ago when I decided to come to the US. I’m really good at my Jiu-Jitsu game, but I’d like to test my skills in the cage. All my friends always tell me that I would be a better MMA fighter than a Jiu-Jitsu fighter.

Who are you currently training with and who is helping you prepare for this fight?

I have my BJJ instructor Roberto Tussa, my wrestling coaches Don Ortega and Jason Tapia, and my Muay Thai coach Jason Cordova. All of my students help me a lot.

Describe a typical training day when you are preparing for an upcoming contest?

9AM I have my conditioning training; 11AM I have my MMA sparring session; 12PM I teach GI class and train with my students; 5PM is time to do some weight lifting; 630PM I teach GI class again; and 9PM I practice Muay Thai.

How have you prepared for your opponent and his style of fighting?

I don’t know anything about my opponent, but I am ready for whatever.

What is your favorite technique?

My favorite is the BARATOPLATA. It’s a crazy technique that I created.

What do you hope to accomplish this year in your MMA career (i.e., where do you see yourself in one year)?

I would like to fight for a belt from a big organization. I can see myself fighting with the best in the world.