(1980-04-05) 5 April 1980 (age 44) Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil
Other names
Feijão
Nationality
Brazilian
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division
Heavyweight (265 lb) Light heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach
74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team
X-Gym Team Nogueira
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,[1] Black belt in Muay Thai
Years active
2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total
21
Wins
13
By knockout
13
Losses
7
By knockout
4
By decision
2
By disqualification
1
No contests
1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Rafael Cavalcante (born 5 April 1980), often known by his nickname of Feijão, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who fights in the light heavyweight division. He is currently competing for Bellator MMA. He trains with Anderson Silva and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira as part of the Black House camp. He formerly competed in Strikeforce, where he was at one time Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. His nickname (pronounced[fejˈʒɐ̃w]) means "bean" in Portuguese. He holds notable wins over Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Yoel Romero.
^"Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
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