Fighter

Vagner Rocha

"Ceara"

14-4-0

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 32-15-5

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Vagner Rocha holds a professional MMA record of 14-4-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 18 bouts on record. Vagner Rocha has won 14 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Vagner Rocha lands 2.64 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 1.40 takedowns per 15 minutes. Vagner Rocha also has 52 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: November 7, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1982-06-06
Age: 44
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Submission Threat

99 · best in division

Punch power54

Kick power77

Punch speed59

Kick speed81

Accuracy60

Takedowns93

Ground striking63

Submissions99

Chin76

Body strength73

Cardio77

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.64per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.50per min

48% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.40per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts1.9per 15 min

Career history

WIN
vs Yoislandy Izquierdo×4Title bout · Title win #4
Fight Time 35· Feb 17, 2017· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 10-3
UD
WIN
vs Rafael Alves×3Title bout · Title win #3
Fight Time 32· Aug 12, 2016· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 14-7
TKO
R3 · 2:36
WIN
vs Gabriel Miranda
Fight Time 30· Apr 22, 2016· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 4:35
LOSS
vs Jake Matthews
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· Nov 7, 2014· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 8-0
SUB
R2 · 1:52
WIN
vs Randy Barosso×2Title bout · Title win #2
Fight Time 16· Aug 23, 2013· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 6-5
SUB
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs JP Reese×1Title bout · Title win #1
Fight Time 14· Apr 26, 2013· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 9-4
SUB
R5 · 2:18
WIN
vs Kamrin Naville
Fight Time 13· Feb 15, 2013· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 7-6
UD
WIN
vs Mike Bruno
Fight Time 12· Nov 2, 2012· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 11-4
SUB
R2 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Jonathan Brookins
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger· Feb 15, 2012· Featherweight· 7-2 vs 12-4
TKO
R1 · 1:32
WIN
vs Cody McKenzie
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· Sep 17, 2011· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 10-1
SUB
R2 · 3:49
LOSS
vs Donald Cerrone
UFCUFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN· Jun 12, 2011· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 14-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jacob Clark
Florida Regional· May 6, 2011· 5-1 vs 8-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Bret Bergmark
Strikeforce· Jun 26, 2010· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 5-1-1
UD
WIN
vs Francisco Soares
Bellator 13· Apr 8, 2010· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 4-1
TKO
R2 · 2:07
WIN
vs Patrick Mikesz
Florida Regional· Mar 5, 2010· 3-0 vs 7-6
SUB
WIN
vs Renato Puente
Peru Regional· Oct 17, 2009· 2-0 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Igor Gracie
Bellator 11· Jun 12, 2009· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Alan Arzeno
Florida Regional· Feb 14, 2009· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

LOSS
vs Andrew Tackett
UFC BJJ 7: Henrique vs. Valente· Apr 2, 2026· Welterweight· 32-14-5
UD
WIN
vs Sergio Moraes
BJJ Stars 18· Nov 22, 2025· 31-14-5
DQ
DRAW
vs Victor Hugo
Craig Jones Invitational 2· Aug 31, 2025· 31-14-4
DEC
DRAW
vs Kaynan Duarte
Craig Jones Invitational 2· Aug 31, 2025· 31-14-3
DEC
DRAW
vs Elijah Dorsey
Craig Jones Invitational 2· Aug 30, 2025· 31-14-2
DEC
WIN
vs Kit Dale
WNO 29: Rocha vs. Dale· Jul 25, 2025· 30-14-2
DEC
WIN
vs Calon Sabino
Karate Combat 50· Oct 11, 2024· 29-14-2
SUB
R1 · 14:46
LOSS
vs Nicholas Meregali
WNO 23: Meregali vs. Rocha· May 10, 2024· 29-13-2
SUB
R1 · 13:05
WIN
vs Luke Griffith
Karate Combat· Jan 26, 2024· 28-13-2
DEC
WIN
vs Victor Silverio
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5· Dec 10, 2023· Middleweight· 27-13-2
SUB
R2 · 1:31
LOSS
vs Nick Rodriguez
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4· Jun 29, 2023· Heavyweight· 27-12-2
SUB
WIN
vs Fellipe Andrew
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4· Jun 29, 2023· Heavyweight· 26-12-2
SUB
R1 · 6:18
WIN
vs Eoghan O’Flanagan
ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2022· 25-12-2
SUB
R1 · 8:43
LOSS
vs Lucas Barbosa
ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2022· 25-11-2
DEC
WIN
vs Pedro Marinho
ADCC World Championships· Sep 17, 2022· 24-11-2
DEC
WIN
vs Izaak Michell
ADCC World Championships· Sep 17, 2022· 23-11-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Pedro Marinho
IBJJF No-Gi Worlds· Oct 10, 2021· 23-10-2
DEC
WIN
vs Diego Ramalho
IBJJF No-Gi Worlds· Oct 10, 2021· 22-10-2
DEC
WIN
vs Josh Hinger
WNO: Ryan vs. Panza· May 28, 2021· 21-10-2
UD
WIN
vs William Tackett
Fight 2 Win 171· Apr 24, 2021· 20-10-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Gordon Ryan
WNO: Ryan vs. Rocha· Mar 26, 2021· 20-9-2
SUB
WIN
vs Yuri Simoes
Fight 2 Win 164· Feb 19, 2021· 19-9-2
SUB
WIN
vs Jon Blank
WNO: Duarte vs. Vieira· Dec 11, 2020· 18-9-2
SD
WIN
vs Gabriel Almeida
Fight 2 Win 157· Nov 14, 2020· 17-9-2
SUB
DRAW
vs Alexandre Ribeiro
BJJBET 1· Sep 6, 2020· 17-9-1
DEC
WIN
vs Ronaldo Souza Junior
WNO 3: Tonon vs. Leon· Jul 31, 2020· 16-9-1
SD
LOSS
vs Roberto Jimenez
Third Coast Grappling· Jun 27, 2020· 16-8-1
DEC
WIN
vs Pedro Marinho
Third Coast Grappling· Jun 27, 2020· 15-8-1
DEC
WIN
vs Kody Steele
Third Coast Grappling· Jun 27, 2020· 14-8-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Craig Jones
Submission Underground 14· May 31, 2020· 14-7-1
SUB
WIN
vs Thiago Moises
SubStars: Poirier vs. Tonon· Feb 21, 2020· 13-7-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Tye Ruotolo
Fight 2 Win 131· Nov 10, 2019· 13-6-1
DEC
LOSS
vs JT Torres
2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 2· Sep 29, 2019· 13-5-1
DEC
WIN
vs Dante Leon
2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 2· Sep 29, 2019· 12-5-1
DEC
WIN
vs Celso Venicius
2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 1· Sep 28, 2019· 11-5-1
DEC
WIN
vs Servio Tulio
2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 1· Sep 28, 2019· 10-5-1
SUB
R2 · 1:04
LOSS
vs JT Torres
Fight 2 Win 119· Jul 27, 2019· Welterweight· 10-4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Celso Venicius
Kasai Super Series Orlando· Jul 4, 2019· 9-4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Ethan Crelinstein
Third Coast Grappling 2· Jun 21, 2019· 8-4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Ross Nicholls
Polaris 9· Mar 15, 2019· Welterweight· 7-4-1
SD
WIN
vs Benson Henderson
Polaris 8· Dec 9, 2018· 6-4-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Renato Canuto
KASAI Pro 3· Aug 17, 2018· 6-3-1
DEC
WIN
vs Marcin Held
KASAI Pro 3· Aug 17, 2018· 5-3-1
SUB
DRAW
vs Matheus Lutes
KASAI Pro 3· Aug 17, 2018· 5-3
DEC
WIN
vs Masahiro Iwasaki
KASAI Pro 3· Aug 17, 2018· 4-3
SUB
WIN
vs Jesse Taylor
Submission Underground 6· Dec 3, 2017· 3-3
SUB
R2 · 0:57
WIN
vs De'Alonzio Jackson
2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 2-3
-
LOSS
vs Lucas Lepri
2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 2-2
-
WIN
vs Garry Tonon
2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 1-2
-
LOSS
vs Otávio Sousa
2015 ADCC Championships· Aug 29, 2015· 1-1
-
WIN
vs Romulo Barral
2015 ADCC Championships· Aug 29, 2015· 0-1
-
LOSS
vs João Gabriel Rocha
2015 ADCC Championships· Aug 29, 2015· 0-0
-

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1701▲12
Peak: 1720Aug 23, 2013
Rated fights: 18

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Frequently asked questions

When does Vagner Rocha fight next?

Vagner Rocha has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Vagner Rocha's record?

Vagner Rocha's professional MMA record is 14-4-0.

Who is Vagner Rocha fighting next?

Vagner Rocha's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Vagner Rocha fight last?

Vagner Rocha most recently fought Jake Matthews at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping on Friday, November 7, 2014, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Vagner Rocha fight in?

Vagner Rocha fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Vagner Rocha have?

Vagner Rocha has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Vagner Rocha?

Vagner Rocha is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Vagner Rocha weigh?

Vagner Rocha weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Vagner Rocha's reach?

Vagner Rocha has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Vagner Rocha?

Vagner Rocha is 44 years old (born Jun 6, 1982).

Where is Vagner Rocha from?

Vagner Rocha is from Brazil.

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