MMA StatBook

Carlos Eduardo Rocha

“Ta Danado”

WelterweightBrazil2-fight losing streak

9Wins
4Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 3: LLW

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Profile

Age
45 (born July 12, 1981)
Born in
Cabedelo
Height
5' 10"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Submission 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.24 top 97%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.85
Striking accuracy34%Better than 4% of welterweights
Strike defense56%Better than 51% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.0 top 98%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.4
Takedown accuracy0%Better than 2% of welterweights
Takedown defense53%Better than 27% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Rocha last fought on June 8, 2012 (Loss vs Mike Pierce). Rocha has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Carlos Eduardo Rocha

Born on July 12, 1981 in Cabedelo, Brazil, Carlos Eduardo Rocha "Ta Danado" competes as a welterweight mixed martial artist. At 5' 10", Rocha has a 73" reach, long for that height.

Rocha's professional career began in 2008, debuting with FFA. Rocha arrived in the UFC with an 8-0 record. The UFC debut came at UFC 122: Marquardt vs Okami in November 2010, where Rocha beat Kris McCray by kneebar from bottom back control. In the UFC, Rocha is 1-2 across 3 fights.

Statistically, Rocha attempts more submissions than 89% of welterweights. Rocha ranks #2 in UFC history for most kneebar wins.

Rocha's record outside the UFC includes 4-0 in La Onda and 2-0 in FFA.

Rocha's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall in June 2012, where Rocha lost to Mike Pierce.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Mike Pierce

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall

    Jun 8, 2012

    17Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Jake Ellenberger

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort

    Feb 5, 2011

    21Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Kris McCray

    Submission · Kneebar From Bottom Back Control · R1 2:21

    UFC 122: Marquardt vs Okami

    Nov 13, 2010

    2Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Carlos Eduardo Rocha is 9-4 across 13 professional fights in 6 promotions, since a pro debut on May 17, 2008 (FFA). 10 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins9

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 8

Pro losses4

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
100% of wins
Longest win streak
9
Current streak
4 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
La Onda4-02008
UFC1-22010
FFA2-02008
GMC1-12010
Bellator0-12015
Other1-02008

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L James Terry TKO (punches), R1 Bellator 142: Dynamite 1 Sep 19, 2015
L Florent Betorangal TKO (punches), R3 GMC 4: Next Level Jul 6, 2013
L Mike Pierce Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall Jun 8, 2012
L Jake Ellenberger Decision (split), R3 UFC 126 Feb 5, 2011
W Kris McCray Submission (kneebar), R1 UFC 122 Nov 13, 2010
W Fatih Balci Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 GMC 1: The Beginning May 29, 2010
W Artur Kadlubek TKO (corner stoppage), R1 La Onda: Manto Cup Nov 1, 2009
W Mihajlo Mihnjak Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 La Onda: Manto Cup Nov 1, 2009
W David Goldberg Submission (armbar), R1 La Onda: Manto Cup Nov 1, 2009
W Yasin Mengulluoglu Submission (heel hook), R2 8ME: Night of Bang 5 (Other) Dec 6, 2008
W Jimmy Sidoni Submission (armbar), R1 La Onda: It's Showtime Oct 19, 2008
W Steve Mensing Submission (leglock), R1 FFA: East German Championships 2008 Jul 12, 2008
W Johannes Kunze Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 FFA: European Championships May 17, 2008

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Carlos Eduardo Rocha's record?

Carlos Eduardo Rocha's professional MMA record is 9 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Carlos Eduardo Rocha?

Carlos Eduardo Rocha is 45 years old, born on July 12, 1981.

How tall is Carlos Eduardo Rocha and what is their reach?

Carlos Eduardo Rocha stands 5' 10" with a 73" reach.

Who did Carlos Eduardo Rocha fight last?

Carlos Eduardo Rocha lost to Mike Pierce by Decision - Unanimous at UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall on Jun 8, 2012.