Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Rafael Cavalcante def. Aaron Rosa (TKO)
TKO · Round 2 · 3:25
Aaron Rosa
18-6-0
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Memorial Hall (KS), Kansas City, United States
Rafael Cavalcante defeated Aaron Rosa by TKO in round 2 (3:25) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Strikeforce: Challengers 5, held Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Memorial Hall (KS), Kansas City.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Rafael Cavalcante vs Aaron Rosa?
Rafael Cavalcante defeated Aaron Rosa by TKO in round 2 (3:25) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Strikeforce: Challengers 5, held Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Memorial Hall (KS), Kansas City.
Referee
Chuck Wolfe
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Rafael Cavalcante 42%58% Aaron Rosa
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index
Tale of the Tape
12-7-0 (1 NC)
Record
18-6-0
1667
Power Index rating
1727
0
Win Streak
0
46
Age
43
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States
Style Matchup
-
vs-
Rafael Cavalcante
No background on record
Camp Team Nogueira · Brazil
Aaron Rosa
No background on record
Camp Pete Spratt Muay Thai · United States
Striking Profile
2.71
SLpM
4.03
53%
Str. Acc.
47%
3.62
SApM
4.41
49%
Str. Def.
45%
Grappling Profile
0.60
TD Avg.
0.36
40%
TD Acc.
33%
63%
TD Def.
85%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
0.40
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Rafael Cavalcante · 2-3
Aaron Rosa · 2-3
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 5 fights · 3 fights
16.6
Avg sig. strikes
44.0
0.00
Avg takedowns
0.00
0:07
Avg control time
0:20
24
Career high strikes
73
0
Career high TDs
0
Strike Distribution
Rafael Cavalcante
Strike target
Aaron Rosa
82%
Head
61%
8%
Body
32%
10%
Leg
7%
Rafael Cavalcante
Strike position
Aaron Rosa
67%
Distance
61%
19%
Clinch
39%
13%
Ground
0%