Luiz Cane

UFC |

TRAINING: A typical training day is very hard. I’m working with my coaches in all aspects of the game and you’ll see a lot of improvement in my game in Rio

When and why did you start training for fighting? Four years ago because all I wanted was to be a fighter and to make a living from that.

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means to be in the best organization and among the best fighters.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, but I didn´t finish yet.

What was your job before you started fighting? I own a restaurant in Brazil where I work.

If any list specific accomplishments in amateur competition? State Muay Thai Champion, BJJ State and National Champion.

If any, list specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fastest KO award at Art of War 3 – Dallas – September, 1st 2007

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: N/A

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee

• Nine wins have come by KO or TKO

• Win over Cantwell was the first distance fight of his career.

• Cane on the origins of his nickname – “It means body fat. I was a little chubby when I was a kid and from 9 years old they called me Banha.”

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	8
Record:	12-4-0, 1NC
Summary:	Aggressiveness and Ground Techniques

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Banha
From:	Sao Paulo Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Sao Paolo Brazil
Age:	30
Height:	6′ 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

488

42% Successful

203

Types of Successful Strikes

203

76% Standing

19%

154

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

25% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

100

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Luiz Cane	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	15	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Stanislav Nedkov		29	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Luiz Cane	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	29	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Eliot Marshall	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	2	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Luiz Cane	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	4	0	0	1	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cyrille Diabate	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	17	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Antonio Rogerio Nogueira	UFC® 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2 Nov 21, 2009	14	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Luiz Cane	UFC® 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2 Nov 21, 2009	3	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Luiz Cane	UFC® 97: REDEMPTION Apr 18, 2009	87	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Steve Cantwell	UFC® 97: REDEMPTION Apr 18, 2009	69	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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