Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Christian Edwards
Pain
8-5-0
RESULT

Rakim Cleveland def. Christian Edwards (Submission)

Submission · Round 3 · 3:55
WIN
Rakim Cleveland
The Boogeyman
23-18-1
Friday, March 31, 2023
Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, United States

Rakim Cleveland defeated Christian Edwards by Submission in round 3 (3:55) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 293: Golm vs. James, held Friday, March 31, 2023 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Christian Edwards vs Rakim Cleveland?

Rakim Cleveland defeated Christian Edwards by Submission in round 3 (3:55) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 293: Golm vs. James, held Friday, March 31, 2023 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula.

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

Win probability

Christian Edwards 60%40% Rakim Cleveland

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

8-5-0
Record
23-18-1
1674
Power Index rating
1605
0
Win Streak
1
27
Age
37
6'5"
196 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Christian Edwards

No background on record

Camp Jackson-Wink MMA · United States

Rakim Cleveland

No background on record

Camp W4R Training Center · United States

Striking Profile

2.40
SLpM
-
50%
Str. Acc.
-
2.40
SApM
-
55%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
-
0%
TD Acc.
-
0%
TD Def.
-
0.00
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Christian Edwards · 3-2
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa · May 16, 2026
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Catchweight
  • W
    Shamrock FC 373 · Feb 21, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 4:22 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    CFFC 142: Fernandez vs. Edwards · May 24, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Shamrock FC 360 · Jan 18, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 2:38 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Fierce FC 34 · Nov 8, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 4:15 · Light Heavyweight
Rakim Cleveland · 1-3-1
  • L
    DBX 5: Clark vs. Bittencourt · Jan 30, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 3:00
  • L
    DBX 3: Rozenstruik vs. Perez · Aug 29, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 1:54
  • W
    DBX 1: Romero vs. Hylton · Mar 22, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:45
  • L
    Ural FC 8: Asbarov v Boardman · Oct 16, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 2:47 · Heavyweight
  • D
    Fight Night 20 · Aug 23, 2024
    Decision · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 5 fights
36.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.00
Avg takedowns
0.20
4:22
Avg control time
-
36
Career high strikes
-
0
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Christian Edwards
Strike target
Rakim Cleveland
36%
Head
-
47%
Body
-
17%
Leg
-
Christian Edwards
Strike position
Rakim Cleveland
75%
Distance
0%
25%
Clinch
0%
0%
Ground
100%