19 Facts About Raush Manfio

Raush Manfio Lourenco was born on November 3,1991 and is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division.

Raush Manfio was born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil on November 3,1991.

Raush Manfio took odd jobs, learning construction skills, and faced setbacks, including a title loss.

Raush Manfio was eventually signed as a late replacement for the PFL season.

Raush Manfio is best friends with two-time PFL Lightweight champion Natan Schulte.

Raush Manfio began competing in professional MMA in 2011 in his native Brazil, with a win against Demetro Borges in Brazil's Valiant FC 8 promotion.

In March 2015, it was announced that Raush Manfio was one of the fighters selected to be on the UFC reality show The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4.

Raush Manfio was eliminated by eventual lightweight season winner Glaico Franca.

Raush Manfio debuted in the United States at Titan FC in 2016.

Raush Manfio lost the title to Sidney Outlaw at Titan FC 50.

Raush Manfio made his PFL debut as a short notice replacement for Olivier Aubin-Mercier against Joilton Lutterbach on April 23,2021 at PFL 1.

Raush Manfio faced Loik Radzhabov in the Finals of the Lightweight tournament on 27 October 2021 at PFL 10.

Raush Manfio won the bout via unanimous decision, winning the 2021 PFL Lightweight Tournament and $1 million dollar prize.

In February 2021, YouTuber Jake Paul hired Raush Manfio to spar with him in preparation for Paul's fight against former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion Ben Askren.

Raush Manfio faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on June 17,2022 at PFL 4.

Raush Manfio started off the 2023 season against Alex Martinez on April 14,2023, at PFL 3.

Raush Manfio faced Natan Schulte on June 23,2023 at PFL 6.

Raush Manfio lost via a unanimous decision in a fight that saw both men, who openly state to be best friends, refuse to engage.

On October 6,2023, Raush Manfio announced on his social media that he was no longer with PFL.