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"Feijao"
Rafael Cavalcante
Former Fighter • 12-7-0 (W-L-D)
Jan Blachowicz
Abdel Medjedoub
VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 14: (R-L) Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante punches Ryan Bader in their light heavyweight bout at Rogers Arena on June 14, 2014 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 years ago

Fight Night Las Vegas: Rafael Cavalcante - Battle Ready

No. 13-ranked light heavyweight Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante believes his experience and determination will lead him to victory against Ovince Saint Preux at Fight Night Las Vegas Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10pm/7pm ETPT free on FS1.
VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 14: (R-L) Demtrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson punches Ali Bagautinov in their UFC flyweight championship bout at Rogers Arena on June 14, 2014 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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5 years ago

UFC 174: Fight Motion

Watch highlights in great detail as the UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson battles Ali Bagautinov, Tyron Woodley faces off with Rory MacDonald and more.
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7 years ago

STRIKEFORCE: Rafael Feijao Post-Fight Interview

Winner by an early 1st round submission by guillotine choke, former Strikeforce champ Rafael Feijao talks to Showtime Sports about his rematch against Mike Kyle.
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7 years ago

STRIKEFORCE: Heavyweight Grand Prix Weigh-In Highlights

See highlights from the official weigh-in for Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier, featuring the Heavyweight Grand Prix finalists, lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson and more.
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7 years ago

Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier Preview

"This means everything to me." Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett discuss the importance of winning the STRIKEFORCE® Heavyweight Grand Prix. Find out who will be the last man standing May 19 on Showtime!

Stats

Striking accuracy 45% 45%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
83
Sig. Strikes Attempted
186
Grappling accuracy 0% 0%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
1
1.78
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
7.71
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.00
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
50
%
Sig. Str. Defense
64
%
Takedown Defense
0.32
Knockdown Ratio
09:18
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
56 (67%)
Clinch
16 (19%)
Ground
11 (13%)

Sig. Str. by target

82% 68 Head 8% 7 Body 10% 8 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
12 (100%)
DEC
0 (0%)
SUB
0 (0%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Saint Preux vs Cavalcante

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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  • Win

    Bader vs Cavalcante

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

Status
Released
Hometown
Ilha Solteira
Height
73.00
Weight
205.00
Octagon Debut
May. 20, 2012
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
41.00
Abdel Medjedoub
Light Heavyweight Division • -- (W-L-D)