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Fighter

Rafael Carvalho

17-9-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
Boxing 0-3Kickboxing 0-1Grappling 0-0-2
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CAREER SUMMARY

Rafael Carvalho holds a professional MMA record of 17-9-0. Rafael Carvalho has won 17 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Rafael Carvalho also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Rafael Carvalho also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Rafael Carvalho also has 3 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: April 15, 2022. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
6'3"191 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
78"198 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1986-07-27
Age
40
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Top Team · Brazil

Related fighters

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Sergey Romanov
    NWPA 10· Oct 4, 2025· Middleweight· 17-9 vs 26-6
    SUB
    R2 · 2:03
  2. LOSS
    vs Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz
    Iowa Fight Series 2· Apr 13, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 17-8 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R4 · 0:47
  3. WIN
    vs Marcelo Alfaya
    CFC 16: Mursa· Nov 15, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 17-7 vs 18-12
    UD
  4. LOSS
    vs Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    BellatorBellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2· Apr 15, 2022· 16-7 vs 19-7-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:04
  5. LOSS
    vs Lorenz Larkin
    BellatorBellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis· May 7, 2021· 16-6 vs 23-7
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Alex Polizzi
    BellatorBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2· Sep 11, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 7-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Vadim Nemkov
    BellatorBellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov· Oct 12, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 12-2
    SUB
    R2 · 3:56
  8. WIN
    vs Chidi Njokuani
    BellatorBellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin· Jul 12, 2019· Middleweight· 16-3 vs 18-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Lyoto Machida
    BellatorBellator 212: Primus vs. Chandler 2· Dec 14, 2018· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 25-8
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Gegard MousasiTitle bout
    BellatorBellator 200: Carvalho vs. Mousasi· May 25, 2018· Middleweight· 15-2 vs 44-6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:35
  11. WIN
    vs Alessio Sakara×4Title bout · Title win #4
    BellatorBellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara· Dec 9, 2017· Middleweight· 15-1 vs 18-12
    KO
    R1 · 0:44
  12. WIN
    vs Melvin Manhoef×3Title bout · Title win #3
    BellatorBellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2· Apr 8, 2017· Middleweight· 14-1 vs 30-14-1
    KO
    R4 · 3:15
  13. WIN
    vs Melvin Manhoef×2Title bout · Title win #2
    BellatorBellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef· May 20, 2016· Middleweight· 13-1 vs 30-13-1
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Brandon Halsey×1Title bout · Title win #1
    BellatorBellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho· Oct 23, 2015· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:42
  15. WIN
    vs Joe Schilling
    BellatorBellator 136: Brooks vs. Jansen· Apr 10, 2015· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 2-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Brian Rogers
    BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 125· Sep 18, 2014· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 11-7
    TKO
    R1 · 3:06
  17. WIN
    vs Mauri Roque
    Circuito Talent de MMA 9· May 10, 2014· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:47
  18. WIN
    vs Sergio Souza
    Iron FC 4· Sep 7, 2013· 8-1 vs 10-5
    TKO
    R3 · 2:15
  19. WIN
    vs Gustavo Machado
    SMASH Fight 2· Jul 13, 2013· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 23-10-1
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Fernando Scherek
    AFT 4· Mar 9, 2013· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:39
  21. WIN
    vs Kaue Dudus
    Samurai Fight Combat· Dec 15, 2012· 5-1 vs 8-7
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Eduardo Gimenez
    Empire FC 1· Oct 20, 2012· 4-1 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:55
  23. WIN
    vs Luiz Cado
    Parana Regional· Aug 25, 2012· 3-1 vs 4-1
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Glauber Valadares
    Predador FC· Aug 11, 2012· 2-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Flavio Magon
    Parana Regional· Mar 10, 2012· 1-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  26. LOSS
    vs Julio Cesar Araujo
    Samurai Fight Combat· Dec 17, 2011· 0-1 vs 4-0
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1668▼12
Peak
1856Dec 9, 2017
Rated fights
26
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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafael Carvalho fight next?

Rafael Carvalho has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafael Carvalho's record?

Rafael Carvalho's professional MMA record is 17-9-0.

Who is Rafael Carvalho fighting next?

Rafael Carvalho's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafael Carvalho fight last?

Rafael Carvalho most recently fought Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov at Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 on Friday, April 15, 2022, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Rafael Carvalho fight in?

Rafael Carvalho fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Rafael Carvalho have?

Rafael Carvalho has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Rafael Carvalho?

Rafael Carvalho is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Rafael Carvalho weigh?

Rafael Carvalho weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Rafael Carvalho's reach?

Rafael Carvalho has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Rafael Carvalho?

Rafael Carvalho is 40 years old (born Jul 27, 1986).

Where is Rafael Carvalho from?

Rafael Carvalho is from Brazil.