Rodrigo Nascimento, born on November 26, 1992, is a Brazilian MMA fighter competing in the UFC Heavyweight division. His journey began in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where he encountered his mentor, Everton Rabelo de Andrade, during a gaming session at a LAN party. Andrade, known for teaching martial arts to youth in the city, invited Nascimento to join his team, leading him to step into Andrade’s gym in October 2010.
Nascimento’s professional career took off in 2012, shortly after the passing of his mentor. He achieved an impressive 8–0 record on the regional Brazilian circuit, showcasing his elite skills by finishing all of his opponents. In July 2019, Nascimento received an invitation to Dana White’s Contender Series 22, where he faced Michal Martinek. He secured a victory in the first round with an arm triangle, earning a coveted UFC contract.
Transitioning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Nascimento went up against Don’Tale Mayes on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris. He emerged victorious in the second round, using a rear naked choke submission. As of May 2024, Nascimento holds the #15 ranking in the UFC Heavyweight division, boasting a solid record of 11 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (11-1-0 (1NC)).
Rodrigo Nascimento MMA Record
Rodrigo Nascimento boasts a professional MMA record of 11 victories, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (11-1-0 (1NC)). In the UFC, he holds a record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest. Nascimento has won 6 fights via submission, scored 2 knockout victories, and clinched 3 wins through judges' decisions.
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Rodrigo Nascimento Wins
Rodrigo Nascimento has won 11 fights in his MMA career so far. He has notable wins over fighters like Don’Tale Mayes and Ilir Latifi.
| Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time |
| 11–1 (1) | Don'Tale Mayes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis | November 4, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 |
| 10–1 (1) | Ilir Latifi | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill | May 20, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 |
| 9–1 (1) | Tanner Boser | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song | September 17, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 |
| 8–0 | Don'Tale Mayes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris | May 16, 2020 | 2 | 2:05 |
| 7–0 | Michal Martinek | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 22 | July 30, 2019 | 1 | 3:16 |
| 6–0 | Everton dos Anjos | Submission (kimura) | JF Fight Evolution 18 | October 7, 2017 | 1 | 1:39 |
| 5–0 | Fabio Moreira | Submission (armbar) | BH Sparta 10 | November 19, 2016 | 2 | 3:00 |
| 4–0 | Fabricio Nascimento Silva | Submission (triangle choke) | BH Sparta 8 | April 15, 2016 | 1 | 1:14 |
| 3–0 | Ricardo Jordano | TKO (punches) | Full House Battle Home 6 | March 29, 2014 | 1 | 0:39 |
| 2–0 | Rafael Caixeta | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Full House Battle Home 5 | April 21, 2013 | 1 | 2:43 |
| 1–0 | Cicero Augusto | TKO (punches) | Full House Fight Night | March 24, 2012 | 1 | 0:42 |
Rodrigo Nascimento Losses
Rodrigo Nascimento has only suffered one loss in his MMA career so far. This defeat came against Chris Daukaus at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen on October 11, 2020. The fight ended very soon as Nascimento was knocked out in the opening minute of the first round.
Last Updated On May 9, 2024
FAQs
A. 11 wins, 1 losses, and 1 no-contest (11-1-0 (1NC)).
A. Rodrigo Nascimento holds a UFC record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (4-1-0 (1NC)).
A. Rodrigo Nascimento's next fight will see him squaring off against Derrick Lewis on May 11, 2024.
A. Rodrigo Nascimento competes in the heavyweight division and weighs 261 lbs or 118 kg.
A. Rodrigo Nascimento is nicknamed the ‘Yogi Bear’.
