Rafael Cavalcante
Loss
Unanimous decisionUFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson
- Pro record 12-7-0 (1 NC)
- UFC record 1-4-0
- Outside the UFC 11-3-0 (1 NC)
- 3 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 5 bouts · through 2016-02-06
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
5 UFC bouts · 50 division peers
Data through 2016-02-06
2 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2016-02-06
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Rafael Cavalcante's professional MMA record?
Rafael Cavalcante has a professional MMA record of 12-7-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Rafael Cavalcante's UFC record?
Rafael Cavalcante's UFC record is 1-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 11-3-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Rafael Cavalcante fight next?
Rafael Cavalcante does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Rafael Cavalcante?
Rafael Cavalcante is 46 years old, born April 14, 1980.
How tall is Rafael Cavalcante?
Rafael Cavalcante stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 188 cm (74") reach.
Where is Rafael Cavalcante from?
Rafael Cavalcante is from Brazil.
What is Rafael Cavalcante's nickname?
Rafael Cavalcante is known as "Feijao".
When was Rafael Cavalcante's last fight?
Rafael Cavalcante last fought on February 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson, losing to Ovince Saint Preux by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for Rafael Cavalcante vs Ovince Saint Preux?
Rafael Cavalcante lost to Ovince Saint Preux by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson on February 6, 2016. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 30-27, Tony Weeks 30-27, Glenn Trowbridge 29-28 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Rafael Cavalcante vs Ryan Bader?
Rafael Cavalcante lost to Ryan Bader by unanimous decision at UFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov on June 14, 2014. All three judges (Richard Bertrand, Sal D'amato, Tony Weeks) scored the fight 30-27 in Ryan Bader's favor.
Rafael Cavalcante scouting report
Rafael Cavalcante (Brazil), a light heavyweight, went 12-7 (1 NC) as a pro and 1-4 in the UFC (11-3 and 1 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum on June 8, 2013; his only UFC win came by KO/TKO; he lost his last three UFC bouts. His reach of 74 inches is 2.5 inches shorter than the light heavyweight average (76.5 inches). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Ovince Saint Preux, then 6-2 in the UFC, on February 6, 2016 (UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Rafael Cavalcante vs the light heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 5 UFC bouts (46:32 of fight time).
| Stat | Cavalcante | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.883 in 46:32 | 4 | 2 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 44.6%83 of 186 landed | 50.5% | 22 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.3199 in 46:32 | 3.7 | 78 |
| Significant strike defense | 47.5%180 of 379 avoided | 50.1% | 40 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 46:32 | 1.2 | 8 |
| Takedown accuracy | 0%0 of 1 landed | 33.9% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 51.5%17 of 33 stopped | 66.9% | 24 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 46:32 | 0.3 | 22 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.31 in 46:32 | 0.5 | 38 |
| Control time | 1.3%0:37 of 46:32 | 18.5% | 4 |
| Average fight time | 9:185 bouts | 9:08 | 50 |
| Height | 185 cm73″ | 189 cm74.5″ | |
| Reach | 188 cm74″ | 194 cm76.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 50 active light heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-4-0Pro record now: 27-18-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs ThompsonFeb 6, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-3-0Pro record now: 10-7-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0KO/TKOR3 0:45UFC 190: Rousey vs CorreiaAug 1, 2015Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 23-5-0UFC record entering: 9-4-0DECUFC 174: Johnson vs BagautinovJun 14, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 28-13-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-5-0 (1 NC)KO/TKOR1 1:18UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2Nov 9, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 19-6-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 5-3-0 (2 NC)KO/TKOR1 4:29UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. WerdumJun 8, 2013Result & stats