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Raush Manfio
BornRaush Manfio Lourenco
(1991-11-03) November 3, 1991 (age 33)
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Other namesCavalo de Guerra
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofPorto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
TeamAmerican Top Team
Team Nogueira
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins16
By knockout8
By decision8
Losses4
By decision4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Raush Manfio Lourenço[1][2] (born November 3, 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League. On October 27, 2021, he won the PFL lightweight championship belt.[3] Fight Matrix had him ranked a top 10 lightweight in the world in May 2022.[4] He is currently ranked #16.[5]

Personal life

Manfio was born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil on November 3, 1991.[6][7][8][9][10]

Manfio is best friends with two-time PFL Lightweight champion Natan Schulte. Schulte is the godfather of Manfio’s daughter.[11]

Mixed martial arts career

Manfio began competing in professional MMA in 2011 in his native Brazil, with against Demetro Borges in Brazil's Valiant FC 8 promotion.[1] He debuted in the United States at Titan FC in 2016.[12] From November 2017 to June 2018, he held the role of Titan FC lightweight champion, after defeating Chazz Walton via knockout in the first round.[6][13] He lost the title to Sidney Outlaw at Titan FC 50.[14] Before signing with PFL, Manfio hadn't fought in three years and was working teaching MMA and as janitor.[15][16]

The Ultimate Fighter

In March 2015, it was announced that Manfio was one of the fighters selected to be on the UFC reality show The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4.[17] Manfio was eliminated by eventual lightweight season winner Glaico França.[18]

Professional Fighters League

Manfio made his PFL debut as a short notice replacement for Olivier Aubin-Mercier against Joilton Lutterbach on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1.[19] He won the bout via split decision.

After being initially booked as a short notice replacement for Mikhail Odintsov against his teammate Natan Schulte at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021, Manfio was later rebooked against Anthony Pettis at PFL 6 on June 25, 2021 after Pettis pulled out of his previous bout due to illness.[20] Manfio won the close bout via split decision.[21]

In the semi finals of the Lightweight tournament, Manfio faced Clay Collard on August 13, 2021 at PFL 7.[22] Manfio won the bout via unanimous decision.[23]

Manfio faced Loik Radzhabov in the Finals of the Lightweight tournament on 27 October 2021 at PFL 10.[24] He won the bout via unanimous decision, winning the 2021 PFL Lightweight Tournament and $1 million dollar prize.[25]

In February 2021, YouTuber Jake Paul hired Manfio to spar with him in preparation for Paul's fight against former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion Ben Askren.[26] As of 2022, Manfio trains at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida.[27][28]

Manfio faced Don Madge on April 23, 2022 at PFL 1.[29] In a comeback fashion, Manfio won the bout after dropping Madge in the third round and finishing with ground and pound.[30][16]

Manfio faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on June 17, 2022 at PFL 4.[31] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[32]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches 16 wins 4 losses
By knockout 8 0
By submission 0 0
By decision 8 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 16–4 Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision (unanimous) PFL 4 June 17, 2022 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 16–3 Don Madge TKO (punches) PFL 1 April 20, 2022 3 2:42 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win 15–3 Loik Radzhabov Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 October 27, 2021 5 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Won the 2021 PFL Lightweight Tournament.
Win 14–3 Clay Collard Decision (unanimous) PFL 7 August 13, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2021 PFL Lightweight Semifinals.
Win 13–3 Anthony Pettis Decision (split) PFL 6 June 25, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 12–3 Joilton Lutterbach Decision (split) PFL 1 April 23, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 11–3 Sidney Outlaw Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 50 June 29, 2018 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Lost the Titan FC Lightweight Championship. Outlaw missed weight (159.9 lb) and was ineligible to win title.
Win 11–2 Lee Henry Lilly Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 48 February 16, 2018 3 5:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Defended the Titan FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 10–2 Chazz Walton KO (punch) Titan FC 46 November 17, 2017 1 3:08 Pembroke Pines, United States Won the Titan FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Martin Brown Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 45 August 18, 2017 3 5:00 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Loss 8–2 Matt Frevola Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 43 January 21, 2017 3 5:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 8–1 Demarques Jackson TKO (punches and elbows) Titan FC 41 September 9, 2016 3 1:42 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 7–1 Luis Zequeira KO (knee) Titan FC 39 June 10, 2016 2 4:52 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 6–1 Douglas Saraiva TKO (doctor stoppage) Gringo Super Fight 10 April 27, 2014 1 5:00 Nova Iguaçu, Brazil Featherweight bout.
Win 5–1 Oton Jasse Decision (unanimous) Face to Face 6 January 21, 2014 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 4–1 Fernando dos Santos Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 29 September 20, 2013 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 4–0 Patrick Gomes Silva Decision (unanimous) Circuito Team Nogueira de MMA 3 May 24, 2013 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 3–0 Tiago Rocha TKO (punches) Conquista Kombat Championship November 17, 2012 2 0:53 Vitória da Conquista, Brazil
Win 2–0 Marcilio Villas Boas KO (knee) Black Belt Fight June 2, 2012 1 N/A Vitória da Conquista, Brazil
Win 1–0 Demetro Borges KO (knee) Valiant Fighters Championship 8 December 8, 2011 3 2:49 Ribeirão Preto, Brazil Lightweight debut.

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Glaico França Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 February 2, 2015 2 2:46 Las Vegas, United States TUF: Brazil 4 house entry bout.

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See also

References

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  11. ^ Johnny, Jack (2021-06-07). "Mikhail Odintsov out, Natan Schulte to face teammate Raush Manfio - MMA Root". MMA Root. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
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