Rafaello Oliveira Ferreira (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁafaˈɛlu oliˈvejɾɐ]; born January 26, 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Oliveria took up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 16,[2] and started his professional MMA career in 2004, competing in his native Brazil.

Oliveria most recently faced Andre Winner on March 31, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 21, replacing an injured Cole Miller.

[12] Oliveira faced Edson Barboza at UFC 162,[13] and lost the bout due to leg kicks in the second round.

[14] He lost the fight by TKO in the first round after he was knocked down by a counter straight right hook, and was subsequently released from UFC shortly after.