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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.

Rafael Cavalcante Coverage

The Fighter We'd Most Like To Take Us Home To Meet Their Family

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on May 29, 2012 2:38 PM EDT

Which fighter's family would you like to get to know? See who we picked and vote for your choice!

Anderson Silva: Maldonado, Feijao and Little Nog will deal with Jon Jones, not me

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva reiterates that he has no interest in facing the promotions Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones, rather, he wants to leave it to his teammates to deal with "Bones."

Josh Barnett, Gilbert Melendez Lead Payroll for Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2012 12:24 PM EDT

Josh Barnett and Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez made the most money according to the California State Athletic Commission.

Strikeforce: Barnett Vs. Cormier Salaries - Barnett, Melendez Lead The Way

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Josh Barnett and Gilbert Melendez led the way in Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier Salaries with 200k and 175k respectively.

Strikeforce salaries: Josh Barnett leads payouts with $200,000 from Showtime event

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Check out the complete list of payouts and official salaries from the CSAC for the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" MMA event that was held at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on May 19, 2012.

Strikeforce results: Daniel Cormier vs Josh Barnett event recap from San Jose

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2012 7:00 AM EDT

A complete wrap up with links to all the major storylines coming out of the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" event that took place this past Sat., May 19, 2012, in San Jose, California.

Strikeforce results: Good riddance to Mike Kyle following loss to Rafael Cavalcante

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

Should Mike Kyle's loss to Rafael Cavalcante spell the end of his time fighting under the Strikeforce banner?

Daniel Cormier vs Josh Barnett fight photos gallery from Strikeforce in San Jose

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Check out a complete photo gallery from the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" event that took place last night (Sat., May 19, 2012) in San Jose, California.

Strikeforce results recap: Winners and losers from 'Barnett vs Cormier' in San Jose

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" featured two title bouts and an event packed full of big noteworthy moments. MMAmania.com recaps the main card and takes a look at the night's big winners and lowly losers.

Full Strikeforce post-fight press conference video for 'Barnett vs Cormier'

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Watch the complete post-fight press conference for the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" event that took place last night (Sat., May 19, 2012) in San Jose, California.

Strikeforce: Barnett Vs. Cormier Winners And Losers

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

Who were the real winners and losers at last night's Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier card? We take a look at the results.

Strikeforce Barnett vs Cormier Post-Fight Press Conference Video

by KJ Gould from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2012 8:01 AM EDT

Strikeforce Barnett vs Cormier post fight press conference video

Strikeforce Barnett vs Cormier Video: Cormier, Melendez And Thomson Post Fight Interviews

by KJ Gould from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2012 7:13 AM EDT

Strikeforce Barnett vs Cormier post fight interview videos with Daniel Cormier, Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson, Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante, and Chris Spang

Strikeforce: Barnett Vs. Cormier Results And Post-Fight Analysis

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2012 12:41 AM EDT

A look back at the night of action at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier. Daniel Cormier claimed the heavyweight grand prix crown with a decision win.

Strikeforce Barnett Vs. Cormier Results: Gilbert Melendez Retains Lightweight Title Via Split Decision Over Josh Thomson

by SundownMotel from SB Nation Bay Area on May 19, 2012 11:24 PM EDT

Strikeforce Results: Barnett vs. Cormier

by Bryan Tucker from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2012 11:08 PM EDT

The Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier results are for Saturday night's fights from San Jose. In the main event, Josh Barnett will battle Daniel Cormier.

Strikeforce: Barnett Vs. Cormier - Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante Guillotines Mike Kyle In 33 Seconds

by Ben Thapa from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2012 11:05 PM EDT

Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante finishes Mike Kyle with a guillotine early in the first round of their bout at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier.

Strikeforce Results: Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante Submits Mike Kyle

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2012 10:34 PM EDT

Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante cruises past Mike Kyle with a first-round win at the Strikeforce event Saturday night. The former Strikeforce champ ended the fight with a submission.

Strikeforce 'Barnett vs Cormier' results: Rafael Cavalcante submits Mike Kyle in 33 seconds

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2012 10:32 PM EDT

Rafael Cavalcante submitted Mike Kyle in just 33 seconds on the main card of the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" event tonight (Sat., May 19, 2012) in San Jose, California. Here's how it went down.

Strikeforce Live Blog: Rafael Cavalcante vs. Mike Kyle

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2012 10:19 PM EDT

This is the Rafael Cavalcante vs. Mike Kyle live blog for their main card fight on Saturday's Strikeforce event. The two will square off in a light heavyweight contest.

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