Última Luta
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Ce vs Rodrigues Jr.
29.08.26
Estatísticas e Cartel
5
Wins by Knockout
3
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Precisão de striking
- Golpes Sig. Conectados
- 54
- Golpes Sig. Desferidos
- 108
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Precisão De Quedas
- Quedas aplicadas
- Tentativas de queda
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Golpes Sig. por área
Histórico do atleta
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Informações
Status
Ativo
Cidade natal
State of São Paulo, Brazil
Equipe
Inside Muay Thai
Estilo de luta
Striker
Idade
29
Altura
72.00
Peso
205.00
Estreia no UFC
18.07.26
Envergadura
76.50
Alcance das pernas
43.00
- Pro since 2022, made UFC debut in July 2026
- 100% finishing rate as a pro & amateur (5 KOs as a pro, 7 KOs as an amateur)
- Five wins by KO
- Three first-round finishes, one second-round finish, one third-round finish
- Longest fight as a pro: 10:21
- Went 7-0 as an Amateur (7 KOs, 5 of those under a minute)
UFC Fight Night (8/29/26) Rodrigues Jr. was knocked out by Liu Ce at 4:26 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (7/18/26) Rodrigues Jr. was stopped by Felipe Franco via strikes at 1:40 of the second round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9
Episode 10 (10/14/25) Rodrigues Jr. and Freddy Vidal fought to a no contest
When and why did you start training for fighting? I was a hyperactive kid at school, and my psychologist recommended I start practicing sports. I was 12 years old.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Three championship belts.
Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Blue Belt in BJJ
Any belts/ranks in striking disciplines? Yes, black belt in Muay Thai.
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? Probably my fourth professional MMA fight — I was coming back from an injury after almost two years off. I fought at heavyweight against a guy who weighed 120 kg. It was a big challenge.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Anderson Silva, because since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of being like him.
What was your job before you started fighting? Worked at a tire shop, as a security guard, Uber driver, and construction worker.
Origin of nickname: At my old gym in Atibaia, under Master Mori, a coach from Rio de Janeiro gave me this nickname after a sparring session. He said I looked like a baby but hit like a monster — he left that session with 12 stitches on his lip!
Personal Life / Background: I’m married and the father of two kids.
What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? Playing guitar and drums, running, spending time with my wife and kids, going out, and enjoying good food.
Please list any other information you think is relevant for our broadcasting team: I’m undefeated, with a 7-0 amateur MMA record — all first-round knockouts. I’ve been a multiple-time Muay Thai champion, earning several belts since my debut in 2013. I also competed extensively in kickboxing, winning many medals before moving to MMA in 2021 in pursuit of greater recognition. All of my fights in my amateur and professional career in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA have ended with me winning by KO.
