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Luiz Cané

Luiz Cané
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Born Luiz Arthuro Cané Jr.
(1981-04-02) April 2, 1981 (age 35)
São Paulo, Brazil
Other names Banha
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach 77.0 in (196 cm)
Team The Armory
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 23
Wins 16
By knockout 13
By submission 1
By decision 2
Losses 6
By knockout 4
By decision 1
By disqualification 1
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luiz Arthuro Cané Jr. (/lˈz kɑːˈn/ loo-EEZ kah-NAY; born April 2, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, Cané has formerly competed for the UFC.

Born and raised in the , located in the district of Butantan, west side of the city of São Paulo, Luiz Cané alternated working hours in a restaurant with his parents, with hours of training in Jiu-Jitsu Academy Gracie Butantã with Ryan Gracie, and Muay Thai with the team Gibi Thai / Pamplona, of the fighters Mosés Gibi and Eduardo Pamplona.

Cané lost in his UFC debut at UFC 79 via disqualification when he threw an illegal knee to a downed James Irvin.

Cané later defeated Jason Lambert via first round TKO at UFC 85 in England.

Cané won his second straight fight over Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on October 18, 2008, at UFC 89 via TKO in the second round. He earned Knockout of the Night honors with his performance.


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