Christian Edwards vs. Rakim Cleveland

Preliminary Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Mar 31, 2023
W
Cleveland defeats Edwards
L
Submission, Standing 10-finger Guillotine Choke 3:55 Round 3 of 3, 13:55 Total
"The Boogeyman"
vs.
Submission 3:55 R3
◀︎
▶︎

Fighter Comparison

22-15-1

Climbed to 23-15-1
Pro
Record
5-2-0

Fell to 5-3
+360
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-500
(Heavy Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Des Moines
Iowa
Fights out of
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
33
+11 mos, 6 days
Age at Fight 24
+4 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
240.4 lbs
(109.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
237.8 lbs
(107.9 kgs)
6'3"
(191cm)
Height
6'5"
(196cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
78.5"
(199cm)
WAR Training Center Gym N/A

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,025

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Cleveland
12%
Edwards
88%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 293

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 293: Golm vs. James
  • Date: Friday 03.31.2023 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jonathan Romero
  • Venue: Pechanga Resort Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Temecula, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 10 of 15)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, John McCarthy, Josh Thompson
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: John McCarthy
  • Edwards Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Cleveland Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links: