Vagner Rocha

Vagner Rocha, born on 6 June 1982, is a Brazilian submission grappler and former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division and is the 2017 Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds lightweight champion. Primarily known for his expertise in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he began his MMA career in 2009 and fought for regional promotions in his adopted state of Florida as well as for Bellator and Strikeforce. He made his UFC debut on 11 June 2011 against Donald Cerrone at UFC 131 and lost by unanimous decision, then submitted Cody McKenzie with a rear naked choke on 17 September 2011, and after a first-round knockout loss to Jonathan Brookins in his featherweight debut in February 2012 he was released from the promotion. On 6 September 2020 he fought Xande Ribeiro to a draw in a superfight at BJJ Bet.