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Rafael Cavalcante was born on 4 April, 1980 in Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Rafael Cavalcante's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 4 April 1980
Birthday 4 April
Birthplace Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil
Nationality Brazil

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Rafael Cavalcante Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Rafael Cavalcante height is 6 ft 0 in and Weight 93 kg.

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Height 6 ft 0 in
Weight 93 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Rafael Cavalcante Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rafael Cavalcante worth at the age of 43 years old? Rafael Cavalcante’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Rafael Cavalcante's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1980

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 means "bean" in Portuguese.

He holds notable wins over Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Yoel Romero.

Cavalcante is from São Paulo, Brazil and began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 10.

Cavalcante also studied veterinary medicine for five years at the Universidade de Cuiaba - UNIC in his adopted hometown of Cuiaba, Mato Grosso, and it was the legendary Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira who personally convinced Cavalcante's father to allow his son to give up his medical career, in order to focus solely on training for a career in professional fighting under the tutelage of Nogueira.

Cavalcante began training at Nogueira's gym daily, alongside the likes of Anderson Silva, André Galvão, and Nogueira's twin brother, Antônio Rogério Nogueira.

2006

Cavalcante made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2006, in the Pantanal Combat tournament, in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil, compiling an undefeated record of 3-0 before being signed by the IFL.

Cavalcante made his promotional debut at IFL: Atlanta, facing veteran Devin Cole whom he defeated via TKO early in the second round.

Cavalcante made his next appearance at IFL: Las Vegas, facing fellow Brazilian Márcio Cruz.

Cavalcante lost the fight via disqualification in the third round due to illegal upkicks.

This was Cavalcante's first professional defeat.

2008

In 2008, Cavalcante began competing for EliteXC, making his debut for the promotion and light heavyweight debut at EliteXC: Street Certified on 16 February 2008, facing John Doyle.

Cavalcante won via TKO in the first round.

Cavalcante made his next appearance at EliteXC: Return of the King on 14 June 2008 against veteran Wayne Cole.

Cavalcante won via TKO, after knocking down Cole with a series of punches and knees.

On 26 July 2008, Cavalcante faced Travis Galbraith, who was given a weeks' notice for the fight, at EliteXC: Unfinished Business.

Cavalcante won via knockout in the first round.

Cavalcante was next scheduled to fight for the inaugural EliteXC Light Heavyweight Championship against Cyrille Diabaté in November 2008, but Diabaté pulled out due to an injury, and the event itself was eventually folded as EliteXC closed operations a month before the fight's scheduled date.

Cavalcante's contract was later purchased by Strikeforce.

2009

On 6 June 2009, Cavalcante was originally scheduled to face Renato Sobral at Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields, but Sobral pulled out due to personal reasons, and was replaced by Jared Hamman, who also pulled out, due to an injury.

Cavalcante instead faced UFC veteran Mike Kyle.

Cavalcante was handed his first decisive defeat, losing to Kyle via knockout.

2010

On 15 May 2010 Cavalcante knocked out Antwain Britt at Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery to become the number one contender for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship.

Cavalcante fought against the heavily-touted Muhammed Lawal in Houston, Texas for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship, and defeated Lawal by TKO due to elbows from the clinch at 1:14 of round 3 to become the new Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.

2011

Cavalcante lost his title to Dan Henderson via third-round TKO, on 5 March 2011.

Cavalcante faced Yoel Romero on 10 September 2011 at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov.

He won the fight via KO in the second round.

2012

Feijao fought a rematch against Mike Kyle on 19 May 2012.

He avenged his previous defeat by rocking Kyle with a knee and then choked him out with a guillotine choke after 33 seconds in the first round.

After the fight he tested positive for the banned substance stanozolol.

As a result, the fight was overturned to a "no contest" by the CSAC and he was fined $2,500 and suspended for a year.

2013

Cavalcante made his anticipated UFC debut against Thiago Silva on 8 June 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10.

Despite success early in the first round, Cavalcante lost via knock out at the end of the round.

Though he lost, he still earned the Fight of the Night bonus along with Silva.

Cavalcante faced Igor Pokrajac on 9 November 2013 at UFC Fight Night 32.

He won the fight via submission due to strikes in the first round.

2014

Cavalcante faced Ryan Bader on 14 June 2014 at UFC 174.