MMA StatBook

Rafael Cavalcante

“Feijao”

Light HeavyweightBrazil3-fight losing streak

13Wins
7Losses
0Draws
1No contest

Professional record

Last 5: LLLWL

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Profile

Age
46 (born April 14, 1980)
Born in
Ilha Solteira
Height
6' 1"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • KO/TKO 1

Losses in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.78 top 93%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.28
Striking accuracy45%Better than 40% of light heavyweights
Strike defense47%Better than 26% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.0 top 94%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy0%Better than 4% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense52%Better than 30% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Cavalcante last fought on February 6, 2016 (Loss vs Ovince Saint Preux). Cavalcante has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Rafael Cavalcante

Rafael Cavalcante "Feijao" is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Ilha Solteira, Brazil on April 14, 1980. At 6' 1", Cavalcante has a 74" reach.

Cavalcante has fought professionally since 2006, debuting with Pantanal Combat. Cavalcante arrived in the UFC with an 11-3 record. Cavalcante first fought in the UFC at UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum in June 2013 and lost to Thiago Silva by KO/TKO. Across 5 fights in the UFC, Cavalcante is 1-4.

Cavalcante ranks #1 in UFC history for highest pro MMA finish rate.

Cavalcante needed only 1:18 to beat Igor Pokrajac at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2, the fastest UFC win of that career. Cavalcante was 33 when the first UFC win came, against Igor Pokrajac. Cavalcante's record outside the UFC includes 4-2 in Strikeforce and 3-0 in EliteXC.

Cavalcante's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson in February 2016, where Cavalcante lost to Ovince Saint Preux.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Ovince Saint Preux

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson

    Feb 6, 2016

    10Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Patrick Cummins

    KO/TKO · Elbows to Head From Guard · R3 0:45

    UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia

    Aug 1, 2015

    23Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Ryan Bader

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov

    Jun 14, 2014

    10Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Igor Pokrajac

    KO/TKO · Knee to Head In ClinchSubmission to Strikes · R1 1:18

    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2

    Nov 9, 2013

    16Str 0TD 1KD
  5. L

    Thiago Silva

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:29

    UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum

    Jun 8, 2013

    24Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Rafael Cavalcante is 13-7 (1 NC) across 21 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on February 10, 2006 (Pantanal Combat). 16 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins13

  • KO/TKO 12
  • Submission 1

Pro losses7

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Decision 2
  • Other 1
Finish rate
100% of wins
Longest win streak
4

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Strikeforce4-2 (1 NC)2009
UFC1-42013
EliteXC3-02008
IFL1-12007
MF1-02006
Pantanal Combat1-02006
WFC1-02006
World Fight Tour1-02017

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Dan Konecke TKO (punches), R1 World Fight Tour 7: Road To Bellator Jul 1, 2017
L Ovince Saint Preux Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson Feb 6, 2016
L Patrick Cummins TKO (elbows), R3 UFC 190 Aug 1, 2015
L Ryan Bader Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 174 Jun 14, 2014
W Igor Pokrajac TKO (knees and punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson Nov 9, 2013
L Thiago Silva KO (punches), R1 UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum Jun 8, 2013
NC Mike Kyle NC (overturned), R1 Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012
W Yoel Romero KO (punches), R2 Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Sep 10, 2011
L Dan Henderson TKO (punches), R3 Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson Mar 5, 2011
W Muhammed Lawal TKO (punches and elbows), R3 Strikeforce: Houston Aug 21, 2010
W Antwain Britt KO (punches), R1 Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery May 15, 2010
W Aaron Rosa TKO (punches), R2 Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears Nov 20, 2009
L Mike Kyle TKO (punches), R2 Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Jun 6, 2009
W Travis Galbraith KO (knees), R1 EliteXC: Unfinished Business Jul 26, 2008
W Wayne Cole TKO (punches), R1 EliteXC: Return of the King Jun 14, 2008
W John Doyle TKO (knee to the body), R1 EliteXC: Street Certified Feb 16, 2008
L Márcio Cruz DQ (illegal upkick), R3 IFL: Las Vegas Jun 16, 2007
W Devin Cole TKO (punches), R2 IFL: Atlanta Feb 23, 2007
W Rubens Xavier TKO (Submission to punches), R1 MF 5 Dec 9, 2006
W Miodrag Petkovic TKO (knee and punches), R2 WFC: Europe vs Brazil May 20, 2006
W Eduardo Maiorino KO (punches), R1 Pantanal Combat Feb 10, 2006

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Rafael Cavalcante's record?

Rafael Cavalcante's professional MMA record is 13 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Rafael Cavalcante?

Rafael Cavalcante is 46 years old, born on April 14, 1980.

How tall is Rafael Cavalcante and what is their reach?

Rafael Cavalcante stands 6' 1" with a 74" reach.

Who did Rafael Cavalcante fight last?

Rafael Cavalcante lost to Ovince Saint Preux by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson on Feb 6, 2016.