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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. Their full professional MMA career spans 26 bouts on record. 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 0 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.

Profile

Height
6'3"191 cm
Reach
78"198 cm
DOB
1986-07-27
Age
40
Nationality
Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Sergey Romanov
    NWPA 10· Oct 4, 2025· Middleweight· 17-8 vs 25-6
    -
    R2 · 2:03
  2. LOSS
    vs Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz
    Iowa Fight Series 2· Apr 13, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 17-7 vs 10-2
    TKO
    R4 · 0:47
  3. WIN
    vs Marcelo Alfaya
    CFC 16: Mursa· Nov 15, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 16-7 vs 18-11
    UD
  4. LOSS
    vs Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    Bellator 277· Apr 15, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 16-6 vs 18-7-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:04
  5. LOSS
    vs Lorenz Larkin
    Bellator 258· May 7, 2021· Middleweight· 16-5 vs 22-7
    SD
  6. LOSS
    vs Alex Polizzi
    Bellator 245· Sep 11, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 6-0
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Vadim Nemkov
    Bellator 230· Oct 12, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 11-2
    -
    R2 · 3:56
  8. WIN
    vs Chidi Njokuani
    Bellator 224· Jul 12, 2019· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 18-6
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Lyoto Machida
    Bellator 213· Dec 15, 2018· Middleweight· 15-2 vs 24-8
    SD
  10. LOSS
    vs Gegard Mousasi
    Bellator 200· May 25, 2018· Middleweight· 15-1 vs 43-6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:35
  11. WIN
    vs Alessio Sakara
    Bellator 190· Dec 9, 2017· Middleweight· Title bout· 14-1 vs 18-11
    TKO
    R1 · 0:44
  12. WIN
    vs Melvin Manhoef
    Bellator 176· Apr 8, 2017· Middleweight· Title bout· 13-1 vs 30-13-1
    TKO
    R4 · 3:15
  13. WIN
    vs Melvin Manhoef
    Bellator 155· May 20, 2016· Middleweight· Title bout· 12-1 vs 30-12-1
    SD
  14. WIN
    vs Brandon Halsey
    Bellator 144· Oct 23, 2015· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 9-0
    TKO
    R2 · 1:42
  15. WIN
    vs Joe Schilling
    Bellator 136· Apr 10, 2015· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 2-3
    SD
  16. WIN
    vs Brian Rogers
    Bellator 125· Sep 19, 2014· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 11-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:06
  17. WIN
    vs Mauri Roque
    Circuito Talent de MMA 9· May 10, 2014· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 5-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:47
  18. WIN
    vs Sergio Souza
    Iron FC 4· Sep 7, 2013· 7-1 vs 10-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:15
  19. WIN
    vs Gustavo Machado
    SMASH Fight 2· Jul 13, 2013· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 23-9-1
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Fernando Scherek
    AFT 4· Mar 9, 2013· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:39
  21. WIN
    vs Kaue Dudus
    Samurai Fight Combat· Dec 15, 2012· 4-1 vs 8-6
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Eduardo Gimenez
    Empire FC 1· Oct 20, 2012· 3-1 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:55
  23. WIN
    vs Luiz Cado
    Parana Regional· Aug 25, 2012· 2-1 vs 4-0
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Glauber Valadares
    Predador FC· Aug 11, 2012· 1-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Flavio Magon
    Parana Regional· Mar 10, 2012· 0-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
  26. LOSS
    vs Julio Cesar Araujo
    Samurai Fight Combat· Dec 17, 2011· 0-0 vs 3-0
    -

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1665▼8
Peak
1837Dec 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.

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.

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.