Fighter

Nilson Rojas

"El Rayo"

8-1-0

PeruLast 5

Amateur MMA 11-2

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Nilson Rojas holds a professional MMA record of 8-1-0. Nilson Rojas has won 8 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 1 career loss, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: August 29, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 63"160 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1999-04-21
Age: 27
Nationality: Peru
Birthplace: Lima, Peru

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseAmateur MMA

2026Competitor · Inka Fc · Flyweight
Amateur MMA 9-2-0 · Record
Started in Amateur MMA
MMA 9-0-0 · Professional record · Undefeated pre-UFC pro ledger, 2018-07-15 to 2026-07-22, all on the Peruvian/Chilean regional circuit: PEF 1 (TKO2 Angel Soto), FFC 34 (dec. Andres Santillana), TWC 10 (TKO2 Nick Vargas), Open Fight Chile 1 (flying-knee TKO R1 1:13, John Alvarez), FFC 55 (overhand TKO R1 1:50, Miguel Angel Fierro), Next Level Fight Club 15 (TKO3 Adrian Haly), Open Fight Latam 9 (TKO1 William Rocha), FFC 94 (TKO1 Wallafy Fernandes), Inka FC 59 (UD over the then-unbeaten Gonzalo Hanampa, 2026-07-22). 7 KO/TKO, 2 decisions. NO title bout appears anywhere in the ledger.

Camp

Team Bad Boy · San Martin de Porres, Lima, Peru
Pitbull Martial Arts Center · Lima, Peru

Coaches

Cristiano Estela · Head coach

Training partners

Kevin Borjas

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 8-1-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.42per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed7.10per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 0-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.42per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed7.10per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Recent & upcoming opponents

Bilal Hasan Compare

Career history

LOSS
vs Bilal Hasan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song· Aug 29, 2026· Flyweight
TKO
R2 · 2:28
WIN
vs Wallafy Fernandes
FFC 94: Llontop vs. Brasil· Aug 21, 2025· Flyweight· 8-0 vs 6-10
TKO
R1 · 4:30
WIN
vs William Rocha
Open Fight Latam 9· Jul 21, 2024· Flyweight· 7-0 vs 4-2
TKO
R1 · 4:25
WIN
vs Adrian Haly
Next Level Fight Club 15· Aug 26, 2023· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R3 · 4:45
WIN
vs Miguel Angel Fierro
FFC 55: Navarrete vs. Lanskoi· Nov 18, 2022· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 7-7
TKO
R1 · 1:50
WIN
vs John Alvarez
Open Fight Chile 1· Oct 8, 2022· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 1:13
WIN
vs Nick Vargas
TWC 10: Rojas vs. Vargas· Sep 6, 2019· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 3-2
TKO
R2 · 1:20
WIN
vs Andres Santillana
FFC 34: Mora vs. Diaz· Sep 19, 2018· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 2-1
MD
WIN
vs Angel Soto
PEF 1: Soto vs. Rojas· Jul 15, 2018· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R2 · 1:25

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1666▼24
Peak: 1690Jul 22, 2026
Rated fights: 10

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nilson Rojas fight next?

Nilson Rojas has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nilson Rojas's record?

Nilson Rojas's professional MMA record is 8-1-0.

Who is Nilson Rojas fighting next?

Nilson Rojas's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nilson Rojas fight last?

Nilson Rojas most recently fought Bilal Hasan at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song on Saturday, August 29, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Nilson Rojas fight in?

Nilson Rojas fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Nilson Rojas have?

Nilson Rojas has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Nilson Rojas?

Nilson Rojas is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Nilson Rojas weigh?

Nilson Rojas weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Nilson Rojas's reach?

Nilson Rojas has a reach of 63" (160 cm).

How old is Nilson Rojas?

Nilson Rojas is 27 years old (born Apr 21, 1999).

Where is Nilson Rojas from?

Nilson Rojas is from Peru.

CAREER SUMMARY