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Rafael Cavalcante

Rafael Cavalcante

“Feijão”
MMA record: 13-7, 1 NC (13)
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Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil

Best fights of Rafael Cavalcante

Over 11 years as a professional, Rafael Cavalcante has compiled a 13-7 (13) record, including two title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Rafael Cavalcante loses to Dan Henderson via KO

    On March 5, 2011 Rafael Cavalcante defended his Strikeforce light heavyweight title against Dan Henderson. Cavalcante was 30 years old with a record of 10-2, and Henderson was 40 with a record of 26-8. Cavalcante was on a 3-fight winning streak and Henderson was coming off a win. Henderson stopped Cavalcante via TKO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.

  2. 2. Rafael Cavalcante KOs Muhammed Lawal

    On August 21, 2010 Rafael Cavalcante fought Muhammed Lawal for the Strikeforce light heavyweight title. Cavalcante was 30 years old with a record of 9-2, and Lawal was 29 with a record of 7-0. Cavalcante was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lawal was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Cavalcante stopped Muhammed Lawal via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.

  3. 3. Rafael Cavalcante loses to Ovince Saint Preux via unanimous decision

    On February 6, 2016 Rafael Cavalcante faced Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight bout. Cavalcante was 35 years old with a record of 12-6, and Preux was 32 with a record of 18-7. Cavalcante was on a 2-fight losing streak and Preux was coming off a loss. Cavalcante lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Preux.