Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Rafael Cavalcante
BrazilRafael Cavalcante
“Feijao”
12-7-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Rafael Cavalcante def. Yoel Romero (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 4:51
Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero
“Soldier of God”
13-5-0
Saturday, September 10, 2011
US Bank Arena, Cincinnati, United States

Rafael Cavalcante defeated Yoel Romero by TKO in round 2 (4:51) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, held Saturday, September 10, 2011 at US Bank Arena, Cincinnati.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rafael Cavalcante vs Yoel Romero?

Rafael Cavalcante defeated Yoel Romero by TKO in round 2 (4:51) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, held Saturday, September 10, 2011 at US Bank Arena, Cincinnati.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Rafael Cavalcante 64%36% Yoel Romero

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Fight DNA

Head to head

UFCalendar's style model. Each fighter is rated against their own division, so read the gaps as directional.

Rafael Cavalcante
Knockout Artist
No edges
Yoel Romero
Knockout Artist
11 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

92Power98
81Speed98
71Precision99
79Durability97
59Engine93
45Wrestling95
69Ground77

Biggest edge Yoel Romero, Takedowns +50

Attribute by attribute

Rafael Cavalcante is on the left of every row, Yoel Romero on the right.
97Punch power98
86Kick power97
96Punch speed98
66Kick speed98
71Accuracy99
45Takedowns95
92Ground striking96
46Submissions57
85Chin96
73Body strength97
59Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

Tale of the Tape

12-7-0 (1 NC)
Record
13-5-0
1754
Power Index rating
1653
0
Win Streak
2
46
Age
49
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
Cuba / United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Rafael Cavalcante

No background on record

Camp Team Nogueira · Brazil

Yoel Romero

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Cuba

Striking Profile

2.71
SLpM
3.44
53%
Str. Acc.
49%
3.62
SApM
3.05
49%
Str. Def.
60%

Grappling Profile

0.60
TD Avg.
1.57
40%
TD Acc.
30%
63%
TD Def.
78%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rafael Cavalcante · 2-3
  • W
    Dan Konecke
    World Fight Tour 7 · Jul 1, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 4:10 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Ovince Saint Preux
    UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson · Feb 6, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Patrick Cummins
    UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia · Aug 1, 2015
    TKO · R3 · 0:45 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Ryan Bader
    UFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov · Jun 14, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Igor Pokrajac
    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson · Nov 9, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 1:18 · Light Heavyweight
Yoel Romero · 3-2
  • W
    Alex Nicholson
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 1, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 1:11
  • L
    Vagab Vagabov
    IBA Bare Knuckle 4 · Mar 28, 2026
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    Stephen Buchanan
    RAF 5: Covington vs. Rockhold · Jan 10, 2026
  • W
    Patrick Downey
    RAF 4: Hendrickson vs. Parris · Dec 20, 2025
  • W
    Theo Doukas
    BKFC 80 Hollywood: Perdomo vs Adams 2 · Sep 12, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 01:56 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 15 fights
16.6
Avg sig. strikes
47.8
0.00
Avg takedowns
1.50
0:07
Avg control time
1:46
24
Career high strikes
125
0
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Rafael Cavalcante
Strike target
Yoel Romero
82%
Head
58%
8%
Body
17%
10%
Leg
24%
Rafael Cavalcante
Strike position
Yoel Romero
67%
Distance
75%
19%
Clinch
12%
13%
Ground
14%