Rafael Carvalho
Last fight: Loss vs Sergey Romanov · Submission · Oct 4, 2025
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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
- LOSSvs Sergey RomanovNWPA 10· Oct 4, 2025· Middleweight· 17-9 vs 26-6SUBR2 · 2:03
- LOSSvs Mariusz KsiazkiewiczIowa Fight Series 2· Apr 13, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 17-8 vs 11-2TKOR4 · 0:47
- WINvs Marcelo AlfayaCFC 16: Mursa· Nov 15, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 17-7 vs 18-12UD
- LOSSBellator 277: McKee vs Pitbull 2· Apr 15, 2022· 16-7 vs 19-7-1TKOR2 · 4:04
- LOSSBellator 258: Archuleta vs Pettis· May 7, 2021· 16-6 vs 23-7SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Alex PolizziBellator 245: Davis vs Machida 2· Sep 11, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 7-0UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Vadim NemkovBellator 230: Carvalho vs Nemkov· Oct 12, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 12-2SUBR2 · 3:56
- WINBellator 224: Budd vs Rubin· Jul 12, 2019· Middleweight· 16-3 vs 18-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSBellator 212: Primus vs Chandler 2· Dec 14, 2018· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 25-8SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSBellator 200: Carvalho vs Mousasi· May 25, 2018· Middleweight· 15-2 vs 44-6-2TKOR1 · 3:35
- WINBellator 190: Carvalho vs Sakara· Dec 9, 2017· Middleweight· 15-1 vs 18-12KOR1 · 0:44
- WINBellator 176: Carvalho vs Manhoef 2· Apr 8, 2017· Middleweight· 14-1 vs 30-14-1KOR4 · 3:15
- WINBellator 155: Carvalho vs Manhoef· May 20, 2016· Middleweight· 13-1 vs 30-13-1SDR5 · 5:00
- WINBellator 144: Halsey vs Carvalho· Oct 23, 2015· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 9-1TKOR2 · 1:42
- WINBellator 136: Brooks vs Jansen· Apr 10, 2015· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 2-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Brian RogersBellator MMA: Bellator 125· Sep 18, 2014· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 11-7TKOR1 · 3:06
- WINvs Mauri RoqueCircuito Talent de MMA 9· May 10, 2014· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 5-1TKOR1 · 2:47
- WINvs Sergio SouzaIron FC 4· Sep 7, 2013· 8-1 vs 10-5TKOR3 · 2:15
- WINvs Gustavo MachadoSMASH Fight 2· Jul 13, 2013· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 23-10-1UD
- WINvs Fernando ScherekAFT 4· Mar 9, 2013· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:39
- WINvs Kaue DudusSamurai Fight Combat· Dec 15, 2012· 5-1 vs 8-7TKO
- WINvs Eduardo GimenezEmpire FC 1· Oct 20, 2012· 4-1 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 0:55
- WINvs Luiz CadoParana Regional· Aug 25, 2012· 3-1 vs 4-1TKO
- WINvs Glauber ValadaresPredador FC· Aug 11, 2012· 2-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Flavio MagonParana Regional· Mar 10, 2012· 1-1 vs 0-1TKO
- LOSSvs Julio Cesar AraujoSamurai Fight Combat· Dec 17, 2011· 0-1 vs 4-0SUB
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs Vladimir MineevRKF: Cup of Lotus 2023· Sep 15, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 0-1TKOR2 · 1:58
- DRAWvs Agilan ThaniFIRE CAGE FC 1· Feb 22, 2025· 0-0-2DEC
- DRAWvs John AllanKatana Fight Night 2· Feb 11, 2017· 0-0-1DEC
- LOSSvs Andrii NovytskyiLorenzana vs. Krael· Mar 4, 2023· 0-3UD
- LOSSvs Carlos FromentaGot Talent 17· Mar 25, 2022· Heavyweight· 0-2UD
- LOSSvs Demek EdmondsNew Englands Future VII· Aug 14, 2021· Heavyweight· 0-1UD
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- American Top Team
Related fighters
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1667▼12
- Peak
- 1856Dec 9, 2017
- Rated fights
- 26
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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