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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
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.
4. Rafael Cavalcante loses to Ryan Bader via unanimous decision
On June 14, 2014 Rafael Cavalcante faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Cavalcante was 34 years old with a record of 12-4, and Bader was 31 with a record of 16-4. Both Cavalcante and Bader were coming off a win. Cavalcante lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bader.
5. Rafael Cavalcante KOs Dan Konecke
On July 1, 2017 Rafael Cavalcante faced Dan Konecke in a light heavyweight bout. Cavalcante was 37 years old with a record of 12-7, and Konecke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cavalcante was on a 3-fight losing streak. Cavalcante stopped Dan Konecke via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Rafael Cavalcante KOs Antwain Britt
On May 15, 2010 Rafael Cavalcante faced Antwain Britt in a light heavyweight bout. Cavalcante was 30 years old with a record of 8-2, and Britt was 32 with a record of 11-3. Both Cavalcante and Britt were coming off a win. Cavalcante stopped Antwain Britt via KO in the 1st round.
7. Rafael Cavalcante KOs Igor Pokrajac
On November 9, 2013 Rafael Cavalcante faced Igor Pokrajac in a light heavyweight bout. Cavalcante was 33 years old with a record of 11-4, and Pokrajac was 34 with a record of 25-10. Both Cavalcante and Pokrajac were coming off a loss. Cavalcante stopped Igor Pokrajac via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Rafael Cavalcante KOs Travis Galbraith
On July 26, 2008 Rafael Cavalcante faced Travis Galbraith in a light heavyweight bout. Cavalcante was 28 years old with a record of 6-1, and Galbraith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cavalcante was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cavalcante stopped Travis Galbraith via KO in the 1st round.
9. Rafael Cavalcante KOs Wayne Cole
On June 14, 2008 Rafael Cavalcante faced Wayne Cole in a light heavyweight bout. Cavalcante was 28 years old with a record of 5-1, and Cole was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cavalcante was coming off a win. Cavalcante stopped Wayne Cole via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Rafael Cavalcante KOs John Doyle
On February 16, 2008 Rafael Cavalcante faced John Doyle in a light heavyweight bout. Cavalcante was 27 years old with a record of 4-1, and Doyle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cavalcante was coming off a loss. Cavalcante stopped John Doyle via TKO in the 1st round.