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Rafael Carvalho

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

Last fight: Loss vs Sergey Romanov · Submission · Oct 4, 2025

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Dovletdzhan YagshimuradovTKO · R2 4:04
BellatorBellator 277: McKee vs Pitbull 2·April 15, 2022

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CAREER SUMMARY

Rafael Carvalho holds a professional MMA record of 17-9-0. 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. Carvalho also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Carvalho also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. 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
Jul 27, 1986
Age
40
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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. WIN
    vs Mauri Roque
    Circuito Talent de MMA 9· May 10, 2014· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:47
  5. WIN
    vs Sergio Souza
    Iron FC 4· Sep 7, 2013· 8-1 vs 10-5
    TKO
    R3 · 2:15
  6. WIN
    vs Gustavo Machado
    SMASH Fight 2· Jul 13, 2013· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 23-10-1
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Fernando Scherek
    AFT 4· Mar 9, 2013· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:39
  8. WIN
    vs Kaue Dudus
    Samurai Fight Combat· Dec 15, 2012· 5-1 vs 8-7
    TKO
  9. WIN
    vs Eduardo Gimenez
    Empire FC 1· Oct 20, 2012· 4-1 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:55
  10. WIN
    Parana Regional· Aug 25, 2012· 3-1 vs 4-1
    TKO
  11. WIN
    vs Glauber Valadares
    Predador FC· Aug 11, 2012· 2-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  12. WIN
    vs Flavio Magon
    Parana Regional· Mar 10, 2012· 1-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  13. LOSS
    vs Julio Cesar Araujo
    Samurai Fight Combat· Dec 17, 2011· 0-1 vs 4-0
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Top Team

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1667▼12
Peak
1856Dec 9, 2017
Rated fights
26
15001650180020122015201820212024Dec 17, 2011 · 1462Mar 10, 2012 · 1507Aug 11, 2012 · 1547Aug 25, 2012 · 1592Oct 20, 2012 · 1617Dec 15, 2012 · 1648Mar 9, 2013 · 1662Jul 13, 2013 · 1679Sep 7, 2013 · 1696May 10, 2014 · 1715Sep 19, 2014 · 1745Apr 10, 2015 · 1750Oct 23, 2015 · 1799May 20, 2016 · 1809Apr 8, 2017 · 1837Dec 9, 2017 · 1856May 25, 2018 · 1824Dec 14, 2018 · 1811Jul 12, 2019 · 1819Oct 12, 2019 · 1803Sep 12, 2020 · 1791May 7, 2021 · 1785Apr 15, 2022 · 1767Nov 15, 2023 · 1724Apr 13, 2024 · 1709Oct 4, 2025 · 16671667

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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.

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