Vagner Rocha
“Ceara”
Professional record
Last 4: LLWL
Profile
- Age
- 44 (born June 6, 1982)
- Born in
- Rio de Janeiro
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 155 lbs.
- Reach
- 73"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 1-3
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC1
- Submission 1
Losses in the UFC3
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 1
- Decision 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 2.64 top 75%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 4.5
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 1.4 top 49%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 1.9
Next fight
About Vagner Rocha
Vagner Rocha "Ceara", born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 6, 1982, is a lightweight mixed martial artist. Rocha is 5' 10" tall with a 73" reach, long for that height.
Rocha's professional career began in 2009, debuting with XCF. A 6-1 record outside the UFC came first. Rocha made a UFC debut at UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin in June 2011 and lost to Donald Cerrone by decision. Rocha's UFC record stands at 1-3 after 4 fights.
By the numbers, Rocha attempts more submissions than 93% of lightweights.
After 33 months away, Rocha returned at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping in November 2014 and lost to Jake Matthews. Rocha's record outside the UFC includes 7-0 in Fight Time and 2-0 in Bellator.
Rocha's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping in November 2014, where Rocha lost to Jake Matthews.
UFC fight history
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L
Submission · Rear Naked ChokeTechnical Submission · R2 1:52
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping
Nov 7, 2014
14Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 1:32
UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger
Feb 15, 2012
7Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 3:49
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger
Sep 17, 2011
18Str 2TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Jun 11, 2011
46Str 1TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Vagner Rocha is 14-4 across 18 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on February 14, 2009 (XCF). 14 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins14
- KO/TKO 3
- Submission 8
- Decision 3
Pro losses4
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 1
- Decision 2
- Finish rate
- 79% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 5
- Current streak
- 3 wins
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Time | 7-0 | 2012 |
| UFC | 1-3 | 2011 |
| Bellator | 2-0 | 2009 |
| Action Fight League | 1-0 | 2010 |
| MFA | 1-0 | 2011 |
| NDC | 1-0 | 2009 |
| Strikeforce | 0-1 | 2010 |
| XCF | 1-0 | 2009 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| W | Yoislandy Izquierdo | Feb 17, 2017 |
| W | Rafael Alves | Aug 12, 2016 |
| W | Gabriel Miranda | Apr 22, 2016 |
| L | Jake Matthews | Nov 7, 2014 |
| W | Randy Barroso | Aug 23, 2013 |
| W | J. P. Reese | Apr 26, 2013 |
| W | Kamrin Naville | Feb 15, 2013 |
| W | Mike Bruno | Nov 2, 2012 |
| L | Jonathan Brookins | Feb 15, 2012 |
| W | Cody McKenzie | Sep 17, 2011 |
| L | Donald Cerrone | Jun 11, 2011 |
| W | Jacob Clark | May 7, 2011 |
| L | Bret Bergmark | Jun 26, 2010 |
| W | Francisco Soares | Apr 8, 2010 |
| W | Patrick Mikesz | Mar 5, 2010 |
| W | Renato Puente | Oct 17, 2009 |
| W | Igor Gracie | Jun 12, 2009 |
| W | Alan Arzeno | Feb 14, 2009 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Vagner Rocha's record?
Vagner Rocha's professional MMA record is 14 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Vagner Rocha?
Vagner Rocha is 44 years old, born on June 6, 1982.
How tall is Vagner Rocha and what is their reach?
Vagner Rocha stands 5' 10" with a 73" reach.
Who did Vagner Rocha fight last?
Vagner Rocha lost to Jake Matthews by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping on Nov 7, 2014.
Photo: Peter Gordon, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
