Raush Manfio Lourenço (born November 3, 1991) is a Brazilian professional

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who competes in the

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division of the

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. On October 27, 2021, he won the PFL lightweight championship belt.

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had him ranked a top 10 lightweight in the world in May 2022. He is currently ranked #16.

Personal life

Manfio was born in

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on November 3, 1991. Manfio is best friends with two-time PFL Lightweight champion Natan Schulte. Schulte is the godfather of Manfio’s daughter.

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. He debuted in the United States at

Titan FC Titan Fighting Championship (Titan FC) is an American mixed martial arts promotion based out of Pompano Beach, Florida. Their shows were originally run in and near Kansas City and have since expanded to include venues all over North America and e ...

in 2016. 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. He lost the title to Sidney Outlaw at Titan FC 50. Before signing with PFL, Manfio hadn't fought in three years and was working teaching MMA and as

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The Ultimate Fighter

In March 2015, it was announced that Manfio was one of the fighters selected to be on the

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'' The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4''. Manfio was eliminated by eventual lightweight season winner Glaico França.

Professional Fighters League

Manfio made his PFL debut as a short notice replacement for

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against Joilton Lutterbach on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1. 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

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at PFL 6 on June 25, 2021 after Pettis pulled out of his previous bout due to illness. Manfio won the close bout via split decision. In the semi finals of the Lightweight tournament, Manfio faced

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on August 13, 2021 at PFL 7. Manfio won the bout via unanimous decision. Manfio faced Loik Radzhabov in the Finals of the Lightweight tournament on 27 October 2021 at PFL 10. He won the bout via unanimous decision, winning the 2021 PFL Lightweight Tournament and $1 million dollar prize. In February 2021,

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Jake Paul hired Manfio to spar with him in preparation for Paul's fight against former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion

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. As of 2022, Manfio trains at

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

on June 17, 2022 at PFL 4. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

** 2021 PFL Lightweight Championship *

** Titan FC Lightweight Championship (One time) *** One successful title defence

Mixed martial arts record

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Manfio, Raush 1991 births Living people Brazilian male mixed martial artists Lightweight mixed martial artists Sportspeople from São Paulo