Vagner Rocha
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| Born |
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, United States |
| Team | Vagner Rocha Martial Arts |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Website | [1] |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Vagner Rocha (born June 6, 1982 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian-American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and professional mixed-martial artist, currently competing in the lightweight division.
Primarily known for his expertise in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, 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.
Vagner made his UFC debut on June 11, 2011 against Donald Cerrone at UFC 131, replacing an injured Mac Danzig. Cerrone dominated Rocha by utilizing leg kicks, Rocha lost via unanimous decision.
In his second UFC bout Rocha defeated Ultimate Fighter 14 alumni Cody McKenzie on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25 by submission due to a rear naked choke in the second round.
Rocha was expected to make his featherweight debut against Mike Brown on January 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 1. 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. He lost the fight via KO in the first round. After the loss to Brookins, Rocha was subsequently released from the promotion.
Rocha faced Mike Bruno on November 2, 2012 at Fight Time 12. Rocha won the fight by submission due to a triangle choke in the second round.
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