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Vagner Rocha

ADCC medalist · 2005–2024

170 lbs·Black Belt·Vagner Rocha Martial Arts·No-Gi

Lineage

Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
79/99
Dominant

Rocha's strong Competition IQ (82) and strong Submissions (80) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
21/99
Rising
Win Rate +12Win Volume +5Sub Rate +4

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Submission Rate54%

ADCC medalist, F2W Champion

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

55

Pro Matches

26

Mat Hours

20

Events

7.5 min

Avg Duration

42 sec

Fastest Sub

Style Analysis

The grittiest grappler in no-gi. Veteran competitor who fights for every inch with old-school toughness.

Signature Submissions

GuillotineDArce ChokeRNCKimura

Notable Matches

Key competition results

W
vs Craig Jones
ADCC 2019·2019
Points
L
vs Kade Ruotolo
ADCC 2022·2022
Points

Did You Know?

1

One of the longest-tenured active no-gi competitors

2

Beat Craig Jones at ADCC 2019

Trophy Case

ADCC Medalist

2019

ADCC medalist at -77kg

2×F2W Champion

Multiple Fight to Win titles

Signature Moments

ADCC Medalist and Professional Grappling Pioneer

2015-2023·vs vs Multiple

Vagner Rocha earned ADCC medals and dominated the Fight to Win professional grappling circuit. His aggressive, fight-oriented style bridged the gap between sport grappling and real combat. He competed well into his 40s, proving that experience and toughness matter.

ADCC medalist who competed into his 40s. Rocha proved that grappling toughness doesn't expire.

Season Stats · ADCC medalist

RecordCareer competition record
52-12
Submission RateCareer submission rate
54%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
28

Engine Attributes

Athleticism78
Competition IQ82
Escapes78
Guard Game78
Guard Passing78
Submissions80
Takedowns80
Top Control80
Skill Score
79/99
Dominant
Legacy
21/99
Rising

Data Coverage

88%
Bio & Identity
Competition Record
Major Titles
Notable Opponents
Style & Attributes
Signature Submissions
Career Timeline
Gi/No-Gi Breakdown

FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF

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