Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Rafael Carvalho
BrazilRafael Carvalho
RESULT

Rafael Carvalho def. Chidi Njokuani (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Chidi Njokuani
United StatesChidi Njokuani
“Bang Bang”
26-12-0 (1 NC)
Friday, July 12, 2019
WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

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.

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.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Rafael Carvalho 55%45% Chidi Njokuani

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

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Record
26-12-0 (1 NC)
1784
Power Index rating
1753
0
Win Streak
1
40
Age
37
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Rafael Carvalho

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Brazil

Chidi Njokuani

No background on record

Camp Janjira Muay Thai · United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
5.78
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Str. Acc.
62%
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SApM
3.51
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Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.00
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TD Acc.
0%
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TD Def.
75%
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Sub. Avg.
0.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rafael Carvalho · 1-4
  • L
    Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 · Apr 15, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:04
  • L
    Lorenz Larkin
    Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis · May 7, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Alex Polizzi
    Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 · Sep 12, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vadim Nemkov
    Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov · Oct 12, 2019
    Submission · R2 · 3:56 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Chidi Njokuani
    Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin · Jul 12, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Chidi Njokuani · 3-2
  • W
    Joel Álvarez
    UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry · Aug 15, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Carlos Leal
    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez · Feb 21, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Jake Matthews
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:09 · Welterweight
  • W
    Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2 · Mar 15, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:19 · Welterweight
  • W
    Jared Gooden
    UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira · Oct 12, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 12 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
58.2
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Avg takedowns
0.00
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Avg control time
1:41
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Career high strikes
155
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Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Rafael Carvalho
Strike target
Chidi Njokuani
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Head
38%
-
Body
39%
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Leg
23%
Rafael Carvalho
Strike position
Chidi Njokuani
-
Distance
69%
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Clinch
21%
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Ground
10%