Raphael Cavalcanti (born April 5, 1980) - Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter, performing at light heavyweight. Currently, Cavalcanti has signed a contract with the American organization Bellator MMA . He trains with Anderson Silva and António Rodrigu Nogueira as part of the Black House camp. Previously, he performed at the large organization Strikeforce , where he was once a light heavyweight champion. His nickname "feijão" (pronounced: [fejʒɐw]) means "bob" in Portuguese.
 Rafael Cavalcanti | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship |  Brazil |
| Date of Birth | April 5, 1980 (39 years) |
| Place of Birth | Ilha Solteira, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Growth | 185 cm |
| Weight category | light heavy (94 kg) |
| Career | from 2006 to our time |
| Team | |
| Style | Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai |
| Statistics in mixed martial arts | |
| Fight | 20 |
| Victories | 12 |
| • knockout | ten |
| • change | 2 |
| Defeats | 7 |
| • knockout | four |
| • decision | 2 |
Content
Titles and achievements
- Strikeforce
- Light Heavyweight Strikeforce Champion (Once)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The best fight of the evening (once)
- Sherdog
- 2010 All-Violence Second Team [1]
Statistics in mixed martial arts
| Result | Record | Rival | Way | Tournament | date | Round | Time | A place | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defeat | 12–7 (1) | Owins Saint-Pre | Solution (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | February 6, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Defeat | 12–6 (1) | Patrick Cummins | Technical knockout (elbowing) | UFC 190 | August 1, 2015 | 3 | 0:45 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Defeat | 12–5 (1) | Ryan bader | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 174 | June 14, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Victory | 12–4 (1) | Igor Pokrayats | Technical knockout (kicks and hands) | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson | November 9, 2013 | one | 1:18 | Goanai, Brazil | |
| Defeat | 11–4 (1) | Tiago Silva | KO (blows) | UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum | June 8, 2013 | one | 4:29 | Tyri, Brazil | The best fight of the evening. |
| Did not take place | 11–3 (1) | Mike Kyle | No decision (canceled by the Athletic Commission) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 | one | 0:33 | San Jose, California, United States | Originally, Kavalkanti won the fight by knockout; the result was changed when he tested positive for stanozolol. |
| Victory | 11–3 | Yoel Romero | Knockout (hits) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov | September 10, 2011 | 2 | 4:51 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Defeat | 10–3 | Dan henderson | Technical knockout (hits) | Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson | March 5, 2011 | 3 | 0:50 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | Lost Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Title. |
| Victory | 10–2 | Mohammed Laval | Technical knockout (punches and elbows) | Strikeforce: Houston | August 21, 2010 | 3 | 1:14 | Houston, Texas, United States | Won the Strikeforce light heavyweight title. |
| Victory | 9–2 | Antwain britt | Knockout (hits) | Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery | May 15, 2010 | one | 3:45 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Victory | 8–2 | Aaron Rosa | Technical knockout (hits) | Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears | November 20, 2009 | 2 | 3:35 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Defeat | 7–2 | Mike Kyle | Technical knockout (hits) | Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields | June 6, 2009 | 2 | 4:05 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Victory | 7–1 | Travis Galbraith | Technical knockout (knee strikes) | EliteXC: Unfinished Business | July 26, 2008 | one | 3:01 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| Victory | 6–1 | Wayne cole | Technical knockout (knee kick and finishing moves) | EliteXC: Return of the King | June 14, 2008 | one | 2:47 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Victory | 5–1 | John doyle | Knockout (knee kick in the body) | EliteXC: Street Certified | February 16, 2008 | one | 2:17 | Miami, FL, USA | |
| Defeat | 4–1 | Marcio Cruz | Disqualification (illegal kick) | IFL: Las Vegas | June 16, 2007 | 3 | 3:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Victory | 4–0 | Devin cole | Technical knockout (hits) | IFL: Atlanta | February 23, 2007 | 2 | 0:26 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Victory | 3–0 | Rubens Xavier | Submission (hits) | MF 5 | December 9, 2006 | one | Half past two | Sao Paulo, Brazil | |
| Victory | 2–0 | Miodrag Petkovic | Technical knockout (knee kick and finishing moves) | WFC: Europe vs Brazil | May 20, 2006 | 2 | 1:37 | Koper, Slovenia | |
| Victory | 1–0 | Eduardo maiorino | KO (blows) | Pantanal Combat | February 10, 2006 | one | 4:13 | Kiabia, Brazil |
See also
- Strikeforce Champions List
- Mixed martial arts