Fighter

Marcos Rogerio de Lima

"Pezao"

23-9-1

BrazilLast 5

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Marcos Rogerio de Lima holds a professional MMA record of 23-9-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 36 bouts on record. Marcos Rogerio de Lima has won 25 fights: 16 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, Marcos Rogerio de Lima lands 3.70 significant strikes per minute with 57% accuracy and averages 1.40 takedowns per 15 minutes. Marcos Rogerio de Lima also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: February 17, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 253 lbs115 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1985-06-25
Age: 41
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Ribeirao Pires, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

Punch power97

Kick power95

Punch speed95

Kick speed94

Accuracy97

Takedowns95

Ground striking95

Submissions86

Chin92

Body strength94

Cardio54

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-10-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.70per min

57% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.90per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.40per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed59%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Marcos Rogerio de Lima earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Kodirhon Ganiev
APEC 2025 Korea Commemorative World MMA Competition· Oct 30, 2025· Catchweight· 22-9-1 vs 12-12
TKO
R2 · 3:53
WIN
vs Junior Tafa
UFCUFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Heavyweight· 21-9-1 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 1:14
LOSS
vs Derrick Lewis
UFCUFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2· Jul 29, 2023· Heavyweight· 21-8-1 vs 26-11
TKO
R1 · 0:33
WIN
vs Waldo Cortes Acosta
UFCUFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon· Apr 29, 2023· Heavyweight· 20-8-1 vs 9-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andrei Arlovski
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Allen· Oct 29, 2022· Heavyweight· 19-8-1 vs 34-20
SUB
R1 · 1:50
LOSS
vs Blagoy Ivanov
UFCUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Heavyweight· 19-7-1 vs 18-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ben Rothwell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez· Nov 13, 2021· Heavyweight· 18-7-1 vs 37-13
TKO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Maurice Greene
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Waterson - Event· May 8, 2021· Heavyweight· 17-7-1 vs 9-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexander Romanov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira· Nov 8, 2020· Heavyweight· 17-6-1 vs 12-0
SUB
R1 · 4:48
WIN
vs Ben Sosoli
UFCUFC Fight Night: Felder vs Hooker· Feb 23, 2020· Heavyweight· 16-6-1 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 1:28
LOSS
vs Stefan Struve
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Heavyweight· 16-5-1 vs 28-11
SUB
R2 · 2:21
WIN
vs Adam Wieczorek
UFCUFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Heavyweight· 15-5-1 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ovince Saint Preux
UFCUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 23, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 15-4-1 vs 19-10
SUB
R2 · 2:11
WIN
vs Jeremy Kimball
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Peña· Jan 29, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 14-4-1 vs 14-5
TKO
R1 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Gadzhimurad Antigulov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs Hall 2· Nov 19, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 14-3-1 vs 18-4
SUB
R1 · 1:07
WIN
vs Clint Hester
UFCUFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 13-3-1 vs 11-5
SUB
R1 · 4:35
LOSS
vs Nikita Krylov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· Aug 23, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 13-2-1 vs 18-4
SUB
R1 · 2:29
WIN
vs Igor Pokrajac
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· Dec 20, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 12-2-1 vs 25-11
TKO
R1 · 1:59
WIN
vs Richardson Moreira
UFCUFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· May 31, 2014· Heavyweight· 11-2-1 vs 7-1
TKO
R1 · 0:20
LOSS
vs Antonio Carlos Junior
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· May 18, 2014· Heavyweight· 13-2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jollyson Francino
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· May 11, 2014· Heavyweight· 12-2-1
UD
WIN
vs Alexandre Machado
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· Mar 16, 2014· Heavyweight· 11-2-1
TKO
DRAW
vs Ben Reiter
Inka FC 22: Reiter vs. De Lima· Jun 29, 2013· 11-2 vs 10-0
DEC
WIN
vs Antônio Sales
Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 16, 2012· 10-2 vs 5-3
TKO
WIN
vs Walter Luis
Max Sport· Nov 10, 2012· 9-2 vs 9-6-1
TKO
WIN
vs Fabiano Adams
Shooto Brasil· Jun 29, 2012· 8-2 vs 1-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Carlos Eduardo
Shooto Brasil· Apr 26, 2012· 8-1 vs 8-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Mike Kyle
Strikeforce· Sep 10, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 18-8-1
UD
WIN
vs Paulo Filho
Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 23, 2010· 7-0 vs 20-1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Daniel Villegas
Master Fighters Championship· Sep 4, 2010· 6-0 vs 1-3
TKO
WIN
vs Leonardo Nascimento
Sao Paulo Regional· Jun 30, 2010· 5-0 vs 9-6-2
TKO
WIN
vs Nelson Martins
Nitrix Champion Fight· May 14, 2010· 4-0 vs 5-2
SUB
WIN
vs Rafael Navas
Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 24, 2009· 3-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Silverio Bueno
Parana Regional· Oct 17, 2009· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Antonio Conceição
Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 19, 2009· 1-0 vs 3-5
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Sao Paulo Regional· Mar 14, 2009· 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Marcos Rogerio de Lima's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #12 Heavyweight
First ranked: Jul 25, 2023
Times ranked: 62

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1687▲6
Peak: 1748Dec 20, 2014
Rated fights: 34

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Frequently asked questions

When does Marcos Rogerio de Lima fight next?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Marcos Rogerio de Lima's record?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima's professional MMA record is 23-9-1.

Who is Marcos Rogerio de Lima fighting next?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Marcos Rogerio de Lima fight last?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima most recently fought Junior Tafa at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria on Saturday, February 17, 2024, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Marcos Rogerio de Lima fight in?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Marcos Rogerio de Lima have?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima has 16 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Marcos Rogerio de Lima?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Marcos Rogerio de Lima weigh?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima weighs 253 lbs (115 kg).

What is Marcos Rogerio de Lima's reach?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Marcos Rogerio de Lima?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima is 41 years old (born Jun 25, 1985).

Where is Marcos Rogerio de Lima from?

Marcos Rogerio de Lima is from Brazil.

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