Rafael Cavalcante vs. Dan Henderson

Main Event | Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Mar 5, 2011
W
Henderson defeats Cavalcante
L
KO/TKO, Strikes 0:50 Round 3 of 5, 10:50 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 0:50 R3
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Fighter Comparison

26-8-0

Climbed to 27-8
Pro
Record
10-2-0

Fell to 10-3
-150
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+125
(Slight Underdog)
Challenger

Light Heavyweight
Title Champion

Light Heavyweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
Temecula
California
Fights out of
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
40
+6 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 30
+1 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
204.5 lbs
(92.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
204.5 lbs
(92.8 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Team Quest Gym Team Nogueira

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 292

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Cavalcante
30%
Henderson
70%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Columbus
  • Date: Saturday 03.05.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Miletich
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
  • Cavalcante Disclosed Pay: $28,000
  • Henderson Disclosed Pay: $250,000
  • Title on Line: Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Cavalcante
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