Rafael Cavalcante's Blogs
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Coach Vows Feijão, Jacaré, Galvão Will Sweep Strikeforce Titles
By: Marcelo Alonso
Brazil’s X-Team coach Josuel Distak said this week will be one of celebration for the gym, as two of his prized students, Rafael “Feijão” Cavalcante and Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza, returned with impressive victories from Saturday’s Strikeforce “Heavy Artillery” in St. Louis, Mo.
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“Feijão has shown once again that, in shape, he is between the world's best at this weight and deserves a title shot," said Distak, who cornered the 205-pound fighter with UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva through his first-round knockout of Antwain Britt.
Regarding Jacaré's fight, Distak praised the fighting spirit of opponent Joey Villasenor, who fell to the Brazilian in a clear-cut unanimous decision. -
‘Feijao’ Hurt But Stuck to Game Plan for Win
By: Loretta Hunt
After his win Saturday, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante acknowledged that opponent Antwain Britt had him hurt.
Cavalcante, a training partner of UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, stayed calm and turned the tables. He finished Britt at 3:45 of the first round and discussed the victory shortly after.
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