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Rodrigo Nascimento
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Rodrigo Nascimento

"Ze Colmeia"
12-5-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Rodrigo Nascimento holds a professional MMA record of 12-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 18 bouts on record. Rodrigo Nascimento has won 12 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Rodrigo Nascimento lands 3.71 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 1.02 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
246 lbs112 kg
Reach
80"203 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1992-11-26
Age
33
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

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

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power76
Kick power69
Punch speed58
Kick speed59
Accuracy70
Takedowns80
Ground striking52
Submissions90
Chin88
Body strength90
Cardio71

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 11-3-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.71per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.34per min
44% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.02per 15 min
37% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Rodrigo Nascimento earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Alexander Romanov
    PFLPFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee· Apr 11, 2026· Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 21-4
    SUB
    R2 · 3:10
  2. LOSS
    vs Oleg Popov
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals· Jun 27, 2025· Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 20-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Abraham Bably
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round· Apr 30, 2025· Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 5-1
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Alexander Romanov
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Albazi· Nov 2, 2024· Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 17-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Derrick Lewis
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Nascimento· May 11, 2024· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 27-12
    TKO
    R3 · 0:49
  6. WIN
    vs Don'Tale Mayes
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Lewis· Nov 4, 2023· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 10-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Ilir Latifi
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill· May 20, 2023· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 16-8
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Tanner Boser
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 20-8-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. NC
    vs Alan Baudot
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises· Jul 17, 2021· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 7-3
    Overturned
    R2 · 1:29
  10. LOSS
    vs Chris Daukaus
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 9-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:45
  11. WIN
    vs Don'Tale Mayes
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris· May 16, 2020· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:05
  12. WIN
    vs Michal Martínek
    Contender Series 2019· Jul 30, 2019· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 7-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:16
  13. WIN
    vs Everton dos Anjos
    JF Fights· Oct 7, 2017· 5-0 vs 4-1
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs Fabio Moreira
    BH Sparta· Nov 19, 2016· 4-0 vs 1-4
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Fabricio Nascimento
    BH Sparta· Apr 15, 2016· 3-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Ricardo Jordano
    Full House Battle Home 3.1· Mar 29, 2014· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 1-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:39
  17. WIN
    vs Raphael Caixeta
    Brasil Fight· Apr 21, 2013· 1-0 vs 1-0
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs TBA
    Minas Gerais Regional· Mar 24, 2012· 0-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Rodrigo Nascimento's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#14 Heavyweight
First ranked
Aug 22, 2023
Times ranked
45

Heavyweight

#1#5#10#152024Aug 22, 2023 · #15Nov 21, 2023 · #14Dec 19, 2023 · #15Jan 16, 2024 · #14Feb 20, 2024 · #15Oct 29, 2024 · #15#15

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Official PFL Ranking

Rodrigo Nascimento's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#5 Heavyweight
First ranked
Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked
1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1624▼19
Peak
1689May 16, 2020
Rated fights
16
15001600170020142017202020232026Apr 21, 2013 · 1541Mar 29, 2014 · 1581Apr 15, 2016 · 1590Nov 19, 2016 · 1607Oct 7, 2017 · 1635Jul 30, 2019 · 1658May 16, 2020 · 1689Oct 11, 2020 · 1651Sep 17, 2022 · 1625May 20, 2023 · 1640Nov 4, 2023 · 1667May 11, 2024 · 1646Nov 2, 2024 · 1631May 1, 2025 · 1655Jun 27, 2025 · 1643Apr 11, 2026 · 16241624

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rodrigo Nascimento fight next?

Rodrigo Nascimento has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rodrigo Nascimento's record?

Rodrigo Nascimento's professional MMA record is 12-5-0.

Who is Rodrigo Nascimento fighting next?

Rodrigo Nascimento's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rodrigo Nascimento fight last?

Rodrigo Nascimento most recently fought Alexander Romanov at PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee on Saturday, April 11, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Rodrigo Nascimento fight in?

Rodrigo Nascimento fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Rodrigo Nascimento have?

Rodrigo Nascimento has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Rodrigo Nascimento?

Rodrigo Nascimento is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Rodrigo Nascimento weigh?

Rodrigo Nascimento weighs 246 lbs (112 kg).

What is Rodrigo Nascimento's reach?

Rodrigo Nascimento has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Rodrigo Nascimento?

Rodrigo Nascimento is 33 years old (born Nov 26, 1992).

Where is Rodrigo Nascimento from?

Rodrigo Nascimento is from Brazil.