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Rafael CavalcanteLHW
Light HeavyweightMMA

Rafael Cavalcante

"Feijao"

BrazilBrazilAge 46Team NogueiraBellator
13
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
100%
Finish Rate
13
KO / TKO
0
Submissions
2006
Pro Debut

Biography

Rafael Cavalcante, often known by his nickname of Feijão, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who fights in the light heavyweight division. He is currently competing for Bellator MMA. He trains with Anderson Silva and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira as part of the Black House camp. He formerly competed in Strikeforce, where he was at one time Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. His nickname means "bean" in Portuguese. He holds notable wins over Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Yoel Romero.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy53%
Takedown accuracy40%

2.71

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.62

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.6

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.15

avg

Submissions

1.36

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 185 cmUFC debut May. 20, 2012Born Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO13
Decision0
Submission0

Finish Rate

100%
13 of 13
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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L
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W

Mixed Martial Arts21 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinEnglandDan KoneckeH2HTKO (punches)R1World Fight Tour 7: Road To BellatorJul 1, 2017
LossUnited StatesOvince Saint PreuxH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. ThompsonFeb 6, 2016
LossUnited StatesPatrick CumminsH2HTKO (elbows)R3UFC 190Aug 1, 2015
LossUnited StatesRyan BaderH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 174Jun 14, 2014
WinCroatiaIgor PokrajacH2HTKO (knees and punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. HendersonNov 9, 2013
LossBrazilThiago SilvaH2HKO (punches)R1UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. WerdumJun 8, 2013
NCUnited StatesMike KyleH2HNC (overturned)R1Strikeforce: Barnett vs. CormierMay 19, 2012
WinUnited StatesYoel RomeroH2HKO (punches)R2Strikeforce: Barnett vs. KharitonovSep 10, 2011
LossUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HTKO (punches)R3Strikeforce: Feijao vs. HendersonMar 5, 2011
WinUnited StatesMuhammed LawalH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R3Strikeforce: HoustonAug 21, 2010
WinUnited StatesAntwain BrittH2HKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: Heavy ArtilleryMay 15, 2010
WinUnited StatesAaron RosaH2HTKO (punches)R2Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. BearsNov 20, 2009
LossUnited StatesMike KyleH2HTKO (punches)R2Strikeforce: Lawler vs. ShieldsJun 6, 2009
WinCanadaTravis GalbraithH2HKO (knees)R1EliteXC: Unfinished BusinessJul 26, 2008
WinUnited StatesWayne ColeH2HTKO (punches)R1EliteXC: Return of the KingJun 14, 2008
WinUnited StatesJohn DoyleH2HTKO (knee to the body)R1EliteXC: Street CertifiedFeb 16, 2008
LossBrazilMárcio CruzH2HDQ (illegal upkick)R3IFL: Las VegasJun 16, 2007
WinUnited StatesDevin ColeH2HTKO (punches)R2IFL: AtlantaFeb 23, 2007
WinBrazilRubens XavierH2HTKO (Submission to punches)R1MF 5Dec 9, 2006
WinSerbiaMiodrag PetkovicH2HTKO (knee and punches)R2WFC: Europe vs BrazilMay 20, 2006
WinBrazilEduardo MaiorinoH2HKO (punches)R1Pantanal CombatFeb 10, 2006

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.