Vagner Rocha

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Vagner Rocha
Born Vagner Rocha
(1982-06-06) June 6, 1982
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other names Ceará
Residence Pembroke Pines, Florida
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight (2012-present)
Lightweight (2011)
Welterweight (2009-2011)
Reach 73 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA
Team Vagner Rocha Martial Arts
Rank 2nd degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 11
By knockout 1
By submission 8
By decision 2
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By decision 2
Website
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: May 18, 2010

Vagner Rocha (born June 6, 1982 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian-American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and professional mixed-martial artist, who formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Primarily known for his expertise in Brazilian jiu-jitsu,[1] Rocha began his MMA career in 2009. In addition to regional promotions in his adopted state of Florida, Rocha has competed for Bellator and Strikeforce.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Vagner made his UFC debut on June 11, 2011 against top contender Donald Cerrone at UFC 131, replacing an injured Mac Danzig.[2] He lost the fight via unanimous decision after being dominated for three rounds.

In his second UFC bout Rocha defeated Ultimate Fighter alumni Cody McKenzie on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25 by submission due to a rear naked choke in the second round.[3]

Rocha was expected to make his featherweight debut against Mike Brown on January 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 1.[4] However, Brown was forced from the bout with an injury. Rocha instead made his featherweight debut against Jonathan Brookins on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.[5] He lost the fight via KO in the first round. After the loss to Brookins, Rocha was subsequently released from the promotion.[6]

Personal life

He is married, has 2 kids and currently resides in Pembroke Pines, Florida where he teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Vagner Rocha Martial Arts.[7]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11-3 Venezuela Randy Barroso Submission (triangle choke) Fight Time 16: Rocha vs. Barroso August 23, 2013 1 3:09 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 United States J.P. Reese Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Time 14: This Means War! April 26, 2013 5 2:18 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 United States Kamrin Naville Decision (unanimous) Fight Time 13 - MMA Kings February 15, 2013 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Non-title bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 United States Mike Bruno Submission (triangle choke) Fight Time 12 - Warriors Collide November 2, 2012 2 0:53 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Won the Fight Time Promotions and ISKA Lightweight Championship
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–3 United States Jonathan Brookins KO (punches) UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger February 15, 2012 1 1:32 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Featherweight debut
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 United States Cody McKenzie Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 2011 2 3:49 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–2 United States Donald Cerrone Decision (unanimous) UFC 131 June 11, 2011 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 United States Jacob Clark Submission (armbar) MFA: New Generation 5 May 7, 2011 1 2:32 Miami, Florida, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–1 United States Bret Bergmark Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum June 26, 2010 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Brazil Francisco Soares TKO (punches) Bellator 13 April 8, 2010 2 2:07 Hollywood, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 United States Patrick Mikesz Submission (armbar) Action Fight League: Rock-N-Rumble 2 March 5, 2010 1 2:10 Hollywood, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Peru Renato Puente Submission (armbar) NDC 1: Peru vs. American Top Team October 17, 2009 1 1:06 Lima, Peru
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Brazil Igor Gracie Decision (unanimous) Bellator 11 June 12, 2009 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 United States Alan Arzeno Submission (rear-naked choke) XCF: Rumble in Racetown 1 February 14, 2009 1 0:42 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

References

  1. ↑ http://www.onthemat.com/users/vagner-rocha
  2. ↑ "Mac Danzig out at UFC 131, Vagner Rocha now faces Donald Cerrone". mmajunkie.com. May 18, 2011. 
  3. ↑ "Vagner Rocha vs. Cody McKenzie added to UFC Fight Night 25 in New Orleans". mmajunkie.com. July 20, 2011. 
  4. ↑ "Mike Brown vs. Vagner Rocha added to UFC on FX 1". mmajunkie.com. November 29, 2011. 
  5. ↑ "UFC on FUEL TV 1 adds Brookins vs. Rocha". mmajunkie.com. January 5, 2012. 
  6. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (February 24, 2012). "Vagner Rocha cut from the UFC following loss to Jonathan Brookins". TATAME.com. 
  7. ↑ http://www.vagnerrochamartialarts.com/

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