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Rafael Cavalcante

Nickname Feijao Birthdate 1/11/1981
Height / Weight 6'2" - 205lbs Place of Birth Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil

Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante is the current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, a title he earned by defeating Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal at Strikeforce: Houston on August 21, 2010.

He trains with UFC stars Anderson Silva, the Nogueira brothers (Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira).

He defends his title on March 5th against Dan Henderson at Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson in Columbus, Ohio.

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UFC on Fuel 10: Thiago Silva talks marijuana in MMA

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

UFC light heavyweight Thiago Silva, who is coming off a marijuana suspension, spoke out about it in a recent interview.

Pat Healy's punishment doesn't fit crime

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 10:02 AM EDT

When boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was fined 30 percent of his purse for smoking marijuana, there was outrage. But Pat Healy paid a far bigger penalty than Chavez or even PED users have ever faced.

UFC on Fuel 10 fight card: Nogueira vs. Werdum

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 12, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

A look at the UFC on Fuel 10 card, which will act as the finale for The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2.

UFC on FOX 7 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Henderson vs Melendez' fights on Facebook/FX (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 7 "Prelims" predictions, preview of first four (of eight) under card fights on Facebook/FX: Masvidal vs Means, Romero vs Starks, Bowling vs Njokuani and Dillashaw vs Viana at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on April 20, 2013.

UFC on Fuel 10: Rafael Cavalcante opens as favorite over Thiago Silva

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 10, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Rafael Cavalcante has opened as a favorite over Thiago Silva for their UFC on Fuel 10 bout on June 8th.

UFC on Fuel 10 fight card: Nogueira vs. Werdum

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 26, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

A look at the current card for UFC on Fuel 10, also known as the finale for The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2.

Fixing What Isn't Broken: The Curious Case of King Mo

by Connor Ruebusch from Bloody Elbow on Mar 21, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Striking analyst Connor Ruebusch takes a look at the ever-changing style of Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, and how he has landed himself in hot water on more than one occasion by making unnecessary adjustments to his game.

Bellator boss promises to rebuild King Mo -- but won't feed him cans in the process

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 6:34 PM EDT

Muhammed Lawal was knocked out of the Bellator 205-pound tournament by Emanuel Newton last month in Utah, but that doesn't mean we've seen the last of "King Mo." In fact, Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney plans to rebuild him, "can" free.

UFC on Fuel 10 fight card shaping up

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 13, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

A look at the early UFC on Fuel 10 card, which will act as the finale for The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2.

UFC on FUEL TV 10 fight card and rumors for 'Nogueira vs. Werdum 2' on June 8 in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 13, 2013 9:34 AM EDT

Fabricio Werdum will look to avenge his PRIDE FC loss to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 10, scheduled for June 8, 2013 at Ginasio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. See the finalized fight card & line-up inside.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum headlines UFC on Fuel 10

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Mar 12, 2013 10:16 PM EDT

The TUF Brazil 2 coaches' fight will headline UFC on Fuel 10 in Brazil in June.

UFC on FUEL TV 10: Thiago Silva not concerned about getting cut following 'Feijao' fight in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 10:58 AM EDT

Despite a 1-3 record with two drug suspensions (and two "no contests"), Thiago Silva doesn't feel his job is on the line when he fights Rafael Cavalcante at the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event on June 8 in Brazil.

Originally booked for UFC 162, Thiago Silva vs. Rafael Cavalcante rescheduled for UFC on FUEL TV 10

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 11, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Originally booked for UFC 162 over the Fourth of July Weekend in "Sin City," Rafael Cavalcante will now fight Thiago Silva at the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event on June 8, 2013, in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Report: Thiago Silva vs. Rafael Cavalcante moved to UFC on Fuel TV 10

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 10, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

It appears that a light-heavyweight matchup between Thiago Silva and Rafael Cavalcante, initially reported for UFC 162 in July, will take place at UFC on Fuel TV 10 in June instead.

UFC 162 fight card and rumors for 'Silva vs. Weidman' on July 6 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 7, 2013 2:05 PM EST

Updated fight card and rumors for UFC 162: "Silva vs. Weidman," set to go down on July 6, 2013, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. See the full television line up and bout order for the Fourth of July Weekend extravaganza, inside.

Thiago Silva vs Rafael Cavalcante expected for UFC 162 in Las Vegas

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 6, 2013 2:46 PM EST

An intriguing light heavyweight match-up has been announced for UFC 162 featuring a pair of Brazilian fighters coming off suspension as Thiago Silva takes on Rafael Cavalcante in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get all the details inside.

Thiago Silva vs. Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante planned for UFC 162

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 6, 2013 1:49 PM EST

Two powerful light-heavyweights who are both coming off of suspensions will fight on 4th of July weekend, as Thiago Silva faces former Strikeforce champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante at UFC 162.

UFC 157 fight card: Dan Henderson vs Lyoto Machida preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 21, 2013 7:04 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 157 co-main event between former champions Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida. What's the key to victory for both knockout artists? Find out inside.

UFC on Fuel 7 results: Fights to make for main card fighters

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Feb 17, 2013 4:59 PM EST

Now that UFC on Fuel 7 is in the bag, I take a look at who most of the main card fighters might face off with next.

UFC Quick Quote: Lyoto Machida doesn't have a lot of weapons and his attack is always the same

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 14, 2013 2:46 PM EST

Dan Henderson will beat Lyoto Machida at UFC 157 next week in Anaheim, if he follows "The Dragon's" predictable pattern before firing off an "H-Bomb." Today's scouting report was brought to you by former UFC champion Bas Rutten.

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