Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Thiago Silva
BrazilThiago Silva
“MANCHINHA”
19-6-0 (2 NC)
RESULT

Thiago Silva def. Rafael Cavalcante (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 4:29
Rafael Cavalcante
BrazilRafael Cavalcante
“Feijao”
12-7-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, June 8, 2013

Thiago Silva defeated Rafael Cavalcante by TKO in round 1 (4:29) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum, held Saturday, June 8, 2013.

Fight stats

Thiago Silva
Rafael Cavalcante
1
Knockdowns
0
37 of 75
Significant strikes
24 of 61
49%
Sig. strike accuracy
39%
37 of 75
Total strikes
24 of 61
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
—
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:03
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
23 of 57
Head
20 of 54
4 of 8
Body
3 of 6
10 of 10
Leg
1 of 1
35 of 73
Distance
23 of 60
0 of 0
Clinch
1 of 1
2 of 2
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
37 of 75
Sig. str.
24 of 61
37 of 75
Total str.
24 of 61
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:03
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Thiago Silva vs Rafael Cavalcante?

Thiago Silva defeated Rafael Cavalcante by TKO in round 1 (4:29) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum, held Saturday, June 8, 2013.

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

Win probability

Thiago Silva 59%42% Rafael Cavalcante

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

19-6-0 (2 NC)
Record
12-7-0 (1 NC)
1560
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
43
Age
46
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

3.92
SLpM
2.71
50%
Str. Acc.
53%
2.55
SApM
3.62
67%
Str. Def.
49%

Grappling Profile

1.03
TD Avg.
0.60
47%
TD Acc.
40%
70%
TD Def.
63%
0.70
Sub. Avg.
0.10

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  • L
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    UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. WerdumSat, Jun 8, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:29 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 5 fights
29.1
Avg sig. strikes
16.6
0.20
Avg takedowns
0.00
0:38
Avg control time
0:07
96
Career high strikes
24
1
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Thiago Silva
Strike target
Rafael Cavalcante
60%
Head
82%
18%
Body
8%
22%
Leg
10%
Thiago Silva
Strike position
Rafael Cavalcante
69%
Distance
67%
17%
Clinch
19%
13%
Ground
13%