Thiago Silva vs. Rafael Cavalcante

Main Card | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs | Pro MMA
vs.
KO/TKO 4:29 R1
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Fighter Comparison

14-3-0

Climbed to 15-3
Pro
Record
11-3-0

Fell to 11-4
+185
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-230
(Moderate Favorite)

Brazil
Nation

Brazil
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
30
+6 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 32
+4 mos, 4 wks
206.0 lbs
(93.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Blackzilians Performance Institute Gym Team Nogueira

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Cavalcante
59%
Silva
41%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on FUEL TV 10

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on FUEL TV 10: Nogueira vs. Werdum 2
  • Date: Saturday 06.08.2013 at 08:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: Ginásio Paulo Sarasate
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 10 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: $100,000
  • Cavalcante Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Training  |  Rafael Cavalcante: "Don't Blink."

    Watch Rafael Cavalcante train for his UFC on FUEL TV 10 bout with Thiago Silva.

  • Training  |  Thiago Silva: Unleashing the Beast

    Watch Thiago Silva train for his UFC on FUEL TV 10 bout with Rafael Cavalcante.

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