Rafael Carvalho defeated Chidi Njokuani by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin, held Friday, July 12, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Rafael Carvalho won the decision.
Rafael Carvalho vs Chidi Njokuani
Judges' Scorecards
The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.
Media Scores
All 2 media scorecards
- Shakiel Mahjouri · BloodyElbow.com30-27Carvalho
- Steve Juon · MMAMania.com29-28Carvalho
Fan Scorecards
5 fan scorecards submitted
Insights
- Chidi Njokuani lands 5.78 significant strikes a minute, more than 94% of UFC fighters.
- Rafael Carvalho's last two losses were both stopped early.
Style & credentials
No background on record
Camp · American Top Team · BrazilNo background on record
Camp · Janjira Muay Thai · United StatesWhere the strikes land
Range × target
Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
5 early stoppages have no logged time
5 early stoppages have no logged time
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Rafael Carvalho vs Chidi Njokuani?
Rafael Carvalho defeated Chidi Njokuani by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin, held Friday, July 12, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Rafael Carvalho won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Rafael Carvalho vs Chidi Njokuani?
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Rafael Carvalho won the decision.