Rafael Cavalcante vs. Yoel Romero

Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs
W
Cavalcante defeats Romero
L
KO/TKO, Punches 4:51 Round 2 of 3, 9:51 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 4:51 R2
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▶︎
"Soldier of God"

Fighter Comparison

10-3-0

Climbed to 11-3
Pro
Record
4-0-0

Fell to 4-1
-115
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-115
(Near Even)

Brazil
Nation

Cuba
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
30
+7 mos, 4 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 34
+4 mos, 1 week, 4 days
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Team Nogueira Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Cavalcante
80%
Romero
20%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals
  • Date: Saturday 09.10.2011 at 10:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: U.S. Bank Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 4 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten (HDNet) | Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Miletich (Showtime)
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Ron Kruck (HDNet) | Mauro Ranallo (Showtime)
  • Cavalcante Disclosed Pay: $60,000
  • Romero Disclosed Pay: $10,000
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