Rakim Cleveland

"The Boogeyman"

23-18-1

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-1Boxing 1-0Grappling 0-0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Kirill Sidelnikov · TKO · Oct 16, 2024

23-18-1 · 21 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Christian EdwardsSUB · R3 3:55

BellatorBellator 293: Golm vs James·March 31, 2023

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Rakim Cleveland holds a professional MMA record of 23-18-1. Cleveland has won 23 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 18 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 8 by submission. Cleveland also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Cleveland also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Cleveland also has 3 recorded Special rules bouts. Most recent fight: March 31, 2023. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, PFL.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 241 lbs109 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
DOB: Apr 25, 1989
Age: 37
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Dayton, Texas

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

W4R Training Center

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rakim Cleveland sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Kirill Sidelnikov
Ural FC 8: Asbarov v Boardman· Oct 16, 2024· Heavyweight· 23-18-1 vs 15-7
TKO
R1 · 2:47
LOSS
vs Cody East
Peak Fighting 35· Apr 20, 2024· Heavyweight· 23-17-1 vs 16-7
TKO
R2 · 2:31
LOSS
vs Shelton Graves
PCS 4: Bud Light Fight Night· Jan 20, 2024· Heavyweight· 23-16-1 vs 11-6
UD
WIN
vs Christian Edwards
Bellator 293: Golm vs James· Mar 31, 2023· Heavyweight· 23-15-1 vs 5-3
SUB
R3 · 3:55
LOSS
vs Tyrell Fortune
Bellator 277: McKee vs Pitbull 2· Apr 15, 2022· 22-15-1 vs 12-2
TKO
R1 · 1:38
LOSS
vs Steve Mowry
Bellator 271: Cyborg vs Kavanagh· Nov 12, 2021· 22-14-1 vs 10-0
SUB
R1 · 3:28
WIN
vs Kelvin Fitial
B2 Fighting Series 132· Aug 21, 2021· Heavyweight· 22-13-1 vs 15-10-2
TKO
R1 · 4:48
WIN
vs Scott Hough
North Iowa Fights· Apr 24, 2021· Heavyweight· 21-13-1 vs 7-11
TKO
R2 · 1:27
WIN
vs Parnell Davis
Caged Aggression 30· Mar 25, 2021· Heavyweight· 20-13-1 vs 9-7
SUB
R2 · 2:57
LOSS
vs Vinny Magalhaes
Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2019 Regular Season· Aug 7, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 19-13-1 vs 19-11
SUB
R1 · 1:56
LOSS
vs Viktor Nemkov
Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season· Jun 5, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 19-12-1 vs 29-7
UD
R3 · 0:00
LOSS
vs Vinny Magalhaes
Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-11-1 vs 17-9
SUB
R1 · 1:20
LOSS
vs Maxim Grishin
Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 1, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-10-1 vs 28-7
SUB
R2 · 4:03
WIN
vs Rashid Yusupov
Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-9-1 vs 10-1
TKO
R3 · 0:01
WIN
vs Houston Alexander
Primus FC· Dec 9, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 18-9-1 vs 17-16-1
TKO
R3 · 3:04
NC
vs Vitaly Shemetov
The Legend King Championship 3· Aug 26, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 17-9-1 vs 19-11
NC
WIN
vs Houston Alexander
Extreme Challenge 234· Apr 15, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 17-9-1 vs 17-15-1
TKO
R1 · 4:45
LOSS
vs Tanner Boser
Unified MMA 29· Dec 16, 2016· Heavyweight· 16-9-1 vs 12-2
UD
WIN
vs Calley Kruger
Victory FC 53· Nov 23, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 16-8-1 vs 5-3
TKO
R1 · 1:37
WIN
vs BJ Lacy
Ascendancy FC 11· Sep 24, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 15-8-1 vs 17-22-3
SUB
R1 · 3:20
LOSS
vs Mike Rhodes
Victory FC 51· Jun 24, 2016· Middleweight· 14-8-1 vs 10-4
SUB
R2 · 2:42
WIN
vs Brian Houston
Victory FC 49· Apr 1, 2016· Catchweight· 14-7-1 vs 4-6
TKO
R1 · 0:36
WIN
vs Jaquis Williams
Victory FC 48· Feb 19, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 13-7-1 vs 6-5
SUB
R2 · 4:32
WIN
vs Ashdon Lightner
MCC 60: Moreno vs. Stoddard· Sep 4, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 12-7-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:10
WIN
vs Mark Scudder
VFC Fight Night at Harrahs 2· Jun 6, 2015· Middleweight· 11-7-1 vs 7-4-1
UD
LOSS
vs John Poppie
MCC 58: Moreno vs. Futrell· Mar 13, 2015· Middleweight· 10-7-1 vs 7-1
UD
DRAW
vs Rob Morrow
MCC 56: Thanksgiving Throwdown 9· Nov 26, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 10-6-1 vs 18-16-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Steve Montgomery
Titan FC 29· Aug 22, 2014· Middleweight· 10-6 vs 7-2
SD
WIN
vs Louis DeWerdt
MCC 54: Grigsby vs. Morrow· Jun 27, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 10-5 vs 2-7
TKO
R1 · 0:48
LOSS
vs Bubba Bush
Legacy FC 28· Feb 21, 2014· Middleweight· 9-5 vs 7-2
SUB
R2 · 1:30
WIN
vs Wayman Carter
· Nov 16, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 3-3
SUB
R1 · 3:00
WIN
vs Armando Herrera Jr.
Fury FC 1· Nov 1, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 8-4 vs 2-6
TKO
R1 · 0:49
WIN
vs Blake Breitsprecher
World War Fighting Championships· Sep 28, 2013· 7-4 vs 3-12
SUB
WIN
vs Andrew Potter
WWFC 12· Jul 13, 2013· Heavyweight· 6-4 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:07
WIN
vs Brian Long
WWFC 11· Apr 27, 2013· 5-4 vs 0-6
TKO
R1 · 0:29
WIN
vs Ryan Sutton
Shamrock Fighting Championships· Jan 26, 2013· 4-4 vs 1-3
TKO
WIN
vs John McElroy
Iowa Challenge· Dec 1, 2012· 3-4 vs 7-8
SUB
LOSS
vs Nate Rodriguez
Extreme Challenge· Aug 25, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 2-4 vs 3-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Aaron Davis
IXFA 8: Delta Downs· Jul 7, 2012· 2-3 vs 4-3
SD
LOSS
vs Derrick Lewis
Legacy FC 9· Dec 16, 2011· Heavyweight· 2-2 vs 6-2
TKO
R3 · 1:28
WIN
vs Dale Mitchell
IXFA Extreme Fighting· Apr 22, 2011· 2-1 vs 1-4
DEC
WIN
vs Richard White×1Title bout · Title win #1
Throwdown in Fairfield 1· Feb 18, 2011· 1-1 vs 14-8
SUB
R2 · 2:36
LOSS
vs Derrick Lewis
Texas Regional· Nov 12, 2010· 0-1 vs 3-1
SUB

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

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1583▼12
Peak: 1649Jun 21, 2018
Rated fights: 41

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rakim Cleveland fight next?

Rakim Cleveland has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rakim Cleveland's record?

Rakim Cleveland's professional MMA record is 23-18-1.

Who is Rakim Cleveland fighting next?

Rakim Cleveland's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rakim Cleveland fight last?

Rakim Cleveland most recently fought Christian Edwards at Bellator 293: Golm vs James on Friday, March 31, 2023, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Rakim Cleveland fight in?

Rakim Cleveland fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Rakim Cleveland have?

Rakim Cleveland has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Rakim Cleveland?

Rakim Cleveland is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Rakim Cleveland weigh?

Rakim Cleveland weighs 241 lbs (109 kg).

What is Rakim Cleveland's reach?

Rakim Cleveland has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Rakim Cleveland?

Rakim Cleveland is 37 years old (born Apr 25, 1989).

Where is Rakim Cleveland from?

Rakim Cleveland is from the United States.

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