Rafael Carvalho

Rafael Carvalho
Born Rafael Carvalho de Souza
(1986-07-27) July 27, 1986
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other names The Blessed
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Reach 78.0 in (198 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Team Madison Team
Siam Team MMA College
Noguchi Team
LA Sports
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 12
By knockout 10
By decision 2
Losses 1
By submission 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rafael Carvalho de Souza[1] (born July 27, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the middleweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the current Middleweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Carvalho made his professional mixed martial arts debut against Julio Cesar Araujo Fernandes on December 17, 2011 at Samurai FC 6. Carvalho lost the fight via submission in the first round. Following the loss, Carvalho went on a nine-fight unbeaten streak that included a unanimous decision win over Gustavo Machado that won him the Smash Fight middleweight championship before signing with Bellator MMA.[2]

Bellator MMA

Carvalho was expected to make his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Anthony Ruiz on September 19, 2014 at Bellator 125.[3] However, after an injury to Brett Cooper, Carvalho stepped up and faced Brian Rogers in the co-main event.[4] Despite being a significant betting underdog, Carvalho won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the first round.[5]

Carvalho faced kickboxing veteran Joe Schilling on April 10, 2015 at Bellator 136.[6] He won the fight by split decision.

Carvalho faced Brandon Halsey in the main event at Bellator 144 for the a vacant Bellator Middleweight Championship. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–1 Brandon Halsey TKO (body kick) Bellator 144 October 23, 2015 2 1:42 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Won the vacant Bellator Middleweight Championship.
Win 11–1 Joe Schilling Decision (split) Bellator 136 April 10, 2015 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win 10–1 Brian Rogers TKO (punches) Bellator 125 September 19, 2014 1 3:06 Fresno, California, United States
Win 9–1 Mauri Roque TKO (knee to the body and punches) Talent MMA Circuit 9: Sao Jose dos Pinhais 2014 May 10, 2014 1 2:47 São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Win 8–1 Sergio Souza TKO (knee to the body and punches) Iron Fight Combat 4 September 7, 2013 3 2:15 São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Win 7–1 Gustavo Machado Decision (unanimous) Smash Fight 2 July 13, 2013 3 5:00 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil Won the Smash Fight middleweight championship.
Win 6–1 Fernando Scherek TKO (punches) Adventure Fighters Tournament 4 March 9, 2013 1 0:39 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win 5–1 Kaue Dudus TKO (punches) Samurai FC 9: Water vs. Fire December 15, 2012 2 3:48 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win 4–1 Eduardo Gimenez TKO (punches) Empire Promotions: Empire FC October 20, 2012 1 0:55 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win 3–1 Luiz Cado Simon TKO (punches) Forca Jovem Parana: Nocaute ao Crack 2 August 25, 2012 3 N/A Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win 2–1 Glauber Valadares TKO (punches) Predador FC 21 August 11, 2012 1 2:52 Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Win 1–1 Flavio Rodrigo Magon TKO (punches) Adrenaline Fight 4 March 10, 2012 2 2:42 Apucarana, Paraná, Brazil
Loss 0–1 Julio Cesar Araujo Fernandes Submission (choke) Samurai FC 6 December 17, 2011 1 N/A Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

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