"Another questionable selection from the matchmakers, Rafael Tobias comes in with a shiny 13-1 record at just 22 years old-but the résumé doesn't hold up under scrutiny. Most of his fights have been in small Brazilian promotions with little accessible tape, and the one time he stepped up in competition, at LFA, he was knocked out in the second round by what I'd call a proven but low-level fighter. He's never been successful in a cage I rate at all, and that's concerning"
"On the feet, Tobias is messy. He throws with decent volume and carries good power, but his technique is sloppy and his defense is a major liability. His head doesn't move, he overextends on strikes, and he's already been knocked out once. He's billed as a grappler, but his actual level is unclear. Most of his takedowns come from body-lock trips in the clinch, and his wrestling doesn't look strong enough to consistently bring fight"
Week 7 of the Contender Series features light heavyweights and flyweights, with four fighters signed in Week 6 and 25 total DWCS 2025 contracts awarded so far. The highlighted light heavyweight pairing pits Rafael Tobias (13-1) against Jair de Oliveira (6-0). Oliveira is cutting to 205 and would be the shortest UFC 205er if signed; he has five first-round finishes but lacks wins over opponents with winning records or those under age 30. Tobias is a physically strong 22-year-old with credible jiu-jitsu, heavy ground-and-pound, and submission threat, but his striking technique is sloppy, his defense is a liability, his chin is questionable, and his cage-level experience is limited.
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