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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.
| Record: | 7-3-0 |
| Summary: | Submissions |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Ceara |
| From: | Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro Brazil |
| Fights Out Of: | Pembroke Pines, Florida USA |
| Age: | 31 |
| Height: | 5' 10" ( 177 cm ) |
| Weight: | 145 lb ( 65 kg ) |
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Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
170
Types of Successful Strikes
0
71
Striking Defense
45
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
9
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
50
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Jonathan Brookins |
Feb 15, 2012
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18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Vagner Rocha | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Cody McKenzie |
Sep 17, 2011
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15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Vagner Rocha | 18 | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||||
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Loss
|
Vagner Rocha |
Jun 11, 2011
|
46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Donald Cerrone | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Bret Bergmark |
Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Werdum
Jun 26, 2010
|
-- | -- | -- | -- | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
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| Vagner Rocha | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: I do two or three a days some days ... Striking, conditioning, wrestling, and, of course, lots of BJJ
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training years after the first UFC. I watched the Gracie family showcase their BJJ in the Octagon and I quickly became a fan. Then I realized that I wanted to learn the art of fighting and there was no other way but to learn BJJ with it. Eventually I found a BJJ gym in Florida, Team Popovitch, who helped guide me into my dreams today.
What ranks and titles have you held? I have no title in any MMA organization. I do have a lots of titles in BJJ such as: North American ADCC Trials Champion, 3rd Abu Dhabi World Pro Weight & Absolute, several times NAGA and Grapplers Quest Champion, Brown Belt Pan American Champion, 3rd Brown Belt Gi Worlds.
Do you have any heroes? I'm a really big fan of Renzo Gracie, Wanderlei Silva, Minotauro.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything. It means I will have the chance to show people what I do best and to be recognized for my talent. I want to build a legacy, to be remembered and not quickly forgotten like a lot of other guys. That's why fighting in the UFC is so important to me because once I step into that Octagon, people will never forget me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Only college I went to was the BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CENTER, that's where I got my degree in Black Belt!
What was your job before you started fighting? Back in the days I used to work in construction. Now for the last couple years I have been teaching BJJ.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Victory over Igor Gracie. It had to be a turning point in my MMA career.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Favorite grappling technique: Full Guard
Favorite Striking technique: Straight right hand
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training years after the first UFC. I watched the Gracie family showcase their BJJ in the Octagon and I quickly became a fan. Then I realized that I wanted to learn the art of fighting and there was no other way but to learn BJJ with it. Eventually I found a BJJ gym in Florida, Team Popovitch, who helped guide me into my dreams today.
What ranks and titles have you held? I have no title in any MMA organization. I do have a lots of titles in BJJ such as: North American ADCC Trials Champion, 3rd Abu Dhabi World Pro Weight & Absolute, several times NAGA and Grapplers Quest Champion, Brown Belt Pan American Champion, 3rd Brown Belt Gi Worlds.
Do you have any heroes? I'm a really big fan of Renzo Gracie, Wanderlei Silva, Minotauro.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything. It means I will have the chance to show people what I do best and to be recognized for my talent. I want to build a legacy, to be remembered and not quickly forgotten like a lot of other guys. That's why fighting in the UFC is so important to me because once I step into that Octagon, people will never forget me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Only college I went to was the BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CENTER, that's where I got my degree in Black Belt!
What was your job before you started fighting? Back in the days I used to work in construction. Now for the last couple years I have been teaching BJJ.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Victory over Igor Gracie. It had to be a turning point in my MMA career.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Favorite grappling technique: Full Guard
Favorite Striking technique: Straight right hand
• Five wins by submission, one by knockout
• Pro since 2009
• Defeated Igor Gracie via decision in 2009 bout
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