Rafael Estevam biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rafael Ramos Estevam is an Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Here are 13 more things about him:

1. He was born in Macapa, Amapa, Brazil.
2. He went to Escola Estadual México in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro.
3. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
4. His fight name is Macapá.
5. He competes in the flyweight division.
6. He is fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
7. Before joining the UFC, he competed in Shooto Brazil, Fatality Arena and Legacy Fighting Alliance.
8. He is 5’8″ tall.
9. He holds a professional MMA record of 12 wins and 0 loss.
10. On June 26, 2015, he made his professional MMA debut.
11. On September 27, 2022, he defeated Joao Elias at “Dana White’s Contender Series 2022” Week 10 via technical knockout in Enterprise, Nevada.
12. On August 27, 2023, he turned 27.
13. On November 18, 2023, he made his UFC debut.

TIMELINE

2023

• On November 18, 2023, he defeated Charles Johnson via unanimous decision at “UFC Fight Night 232” in Enterprise.

2024