Rafael Tobias

Overview

Rafael Tobias won on Dana White's Contender Series, then lost both of his UFC fights. The light heavyweight from Lambari, Brazil, goes by "Bipolar" and arrives at his next fight 0-2 in the UFC, on a two-fight skid. His overall professional record across all promotions is 14-3-0.

UFC Career

The Contender Series win came on September 23, 2025, a first-round submission of Jair De Oliveira at 3:46. That fight is not part of his UFC record.

His UFC debut at UFC 326 went the distance: a unanimous decision loss to Diyar Nurgozhay. His second fight, at UFC 330, ended sooner. Lucas Fernando stopped him in the third round at 1:10.

One decision loss, one knockout loss. Two fights is a small sample.

Fighting Style

Rafael Tobias is a grappler first. His submission attempts stand out, and he is a hard man to take down. He also shoots for takedowns more often than most.

Striking is where he struggles. He lands less than most fighters and gets hit more often, and his accuracy and defense are both well off the pace. He tends to give up ground on the feet.

The Contender Series submission fits the profile of a fighter who hunts for the finish on the mat. He has not yet won in the UFC, going 0-2 with a knockout loss and a decision loss.

Quick Facts

• Division: Light Heavyweight
• UFC record: 0-2 (both losses: one KO/TKO, one decision)
• Professional record (all promotions): 14-3-0
• UFC debut: 2026
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height / reach: 6'2" / 74.5"
• Team: Fight Sports Deerfield Beach
• Born: Lambari, MG, Brazil