Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
Saulo Cavalari (born 23 May 1989) is a Brazilian light heavyweight kickboxer and mixed martial artist , fighting out of Thai Brasil team in Curitiba , Paraná , Brazil . He has competed in K-1 and is currently signed to GLORY , where he is a former Glory Light Heavyweight Champion .
Biography and career
After achieving impressive fighting record and winning numerous titles he faced Pavel Zhuravlev in a non-tournament bout at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16 on 14 October 2012[ 1] [ 2] and lost via unanimous decision.[ 3]
In 2013 he signed for GLORY promotion, joining light heavyweight division, making his debut on Glory 11: Chicago event, winning on points against highly ranked Filip Verlinden on 12 October.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
On 23 November 2013 he knocked out Mourad Bouzidi in first round at Glory 12: New York undercard in New York City, New York .[ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
Competing for the inaugural Glory Light Heavyweight Championship , he fought in the Glory 15: Istanbul - Light Heavyweight World Championship Tournament in Istanbul, Turkey on 12 April 2014, losing to Tyrone Spong via unanimous decision in the semi-finals.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
Cavalari had a rematch with Mwekassa for the vacant Glory Light Heavyweight Championship at Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1 on 19 September 2015.[ 13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Kickboxing record
Professional kickboxing record
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2023-02-17
Loss
Petr Romankevich
REN TV Fight Club
Minsk , Belarus
KO (Knee)
2
1:19
2017-07-14
Loss
Pavel Zhuravlev
Glory 43: New York
New York City , United States
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2017-02-24
Loss
Artem Vakhitov
Glory 38: Chicago
Hoffman Estates , United States
TKO (punches)
2
2:43
For The Glory Light Heavyweight Championship .
2016-10-21
Win
Brian Douwes
Glory 34: Denver
Broomfield , United States
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2016-03-12
Loss
Artem Vakhitov
Glory 28: Paris
Paris , France
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
Losses the Glory Light Heavyweight Championship .
2015-09-19
Win
Zack Mwekassa
Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1
San Jose , United States
Decision (majority)
5
3:00
Wins the vacant Glory Light Heavyweight Championship .
2015-04-03
Win
Artem Vakhitov
Glory 20: Dubai
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Decision (Split)
3
3:00
Light Heavyweight Title eliminator.
2014-11-07
Win
Zack Mwekassa
Glory 18: Oklahoma , Finals
Oklahoma City , United States
KO (high kick)
3
0:20
Wins the Glory Light Heavyweight Contender Tournament .
2014-11-07
Win
Danyo Ilunga
Glory 18: Oklahoma , Semi Finals
Oklahoma City , United States
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2014-04-12
Loss
Tyrone Spong
Glory 15: Istanbul - Light Heavyweight World Championship Tournament, Semi Finals
Istanbul, Turkey
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2013-11-23
Win
Mourad Bouzidi
Glory 12: New York
New York City , United States
KO (overhand right)
1
1:23
2013-10-12
Win
Filip Verlinden
Glory 11: Chicago
Hoffman Estates , United States
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2013-07-27
Win
Felipe Micheletti
WGP 14
São Paulo , Brazil
TKO
5
Wins WGP Brazilian -94.1 kg championship.
2012-10-14
Loss
Pavel Zhuravlev
K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16
Tokyo , Japan
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2012-06-02
Loss
Tomasz Sarara
Tatneft Cup 2012 2nd selection 1/4 final
Kazan , Russia
Decision (Unanimous)
4
3:00
2012-04-05
Win
Andrey Shmakov
Tatneft Cup 2012 4th selection 1/8 final
Kazan , Russia
KO (low kick)
2
2012-02-11
Win
Ricardo Soneca
Tatneft Cup Brasil
Brazil
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2011-09-03
Win
Jhonata Diniz
VII Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai, final
São Paulo , Brazil
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
Wins Mini GP Absolute Category.[ 14]
2011-09-03
Win
Thiago Beowulf
VII Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai, semi finals
São Paulo , Brazil
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2011-06-11
Win
Anísio Leite
Samurai FC 5 - Limited Edition[ 15]
Brazil
KO (Left hook & Flying knee)
1
0:37
2010-08-14
Win
Thiago Beowulf
VI Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai 1ºRound[ 16]
São Paulo , Brazil
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2009
Win
Marcelo Correa
Jungle Fight SP
KO (punches)
1
Win
Jhonata Diniz
Decision
3
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Bare knuckle record
Professional record breakdown
2 matches
1 win
1 loss
By knockout
1
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
1-1
Patryk Tołkaczewski
KO
Gromda 8
March 17, 2022
1
0:06
Pionki , Poland
Win
1–0
Denis Nedashkovsky
TKO
Hardcore Fighting Championship
March 1, 2022
1
0:34
Russia
See also
References