Rodrigo Nascimento, born on November 26, 1992, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Heavyweight division. Raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Nascimento 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, extended an invitation to Nascimento to join his team. This led Nascimento to step into Andrade's gym in October 2010, marking the beginning of his MMA journey.
Nascimento began his professional career in 2012, just two months following the passing of his mentor. He amassed an impressive 8–0 record on the regional Brazilian circuit. Throughout these eight bouts, he demonstrated elite skills by finishing all of his opponents.
In July 2019, Nascimento received an invitation to Dana White's Contender Series 22, where he squared off against Michal Martinek. He emerged victorious in the first round, sealing the win with an arm triangle and securing a coveted UFC contract. Transitioning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Nascimento clashed with Don'Tale Mayes on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris. He secured a victory in the second round with a rear naked choke submission. As of May 2024, Nascimento holds the #15 ranking in the UFC Heavyweight division with a respectable record of 11 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (11-1-0 (1NC)).
Rodrigo Nascimento Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Rodrigo Nascimento is all geared up to lock horns with Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56. The venue for this main event match-up will be the Enterprise Center, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
Also Read: Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento Head to Head Record
Rodrigo Nascimento Record
Rodrigo Nascimento has a professional MMA record of 11 wins to 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (11-1-0(1NC)) and maintains a UFC record of 4-1-0 (1NC). Nascimento secured wins through submission on 6 occasions, achieved 2 wins by knockout, and emerged victorious 3 times based on judges' decisions.
| 13 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Derrick Lewis Record
Derrick Lewis has compiled a professional MMA record of 27 wins, 12 losses, and 1 no-contest (27-12-0 (1NC)). Out of his 27 wins, a whopping 22 victories came in the form of a KO, 1 via submission, and 4 wins by decision. He has fought 28 times in the UFC and maintains a record of 18 wins and 10 losses within the promotion (15-4-0).
| 40 matches | 27 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 22 | 7 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 3 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Rodrigo Nascimento Last Fight
In his most recent bout on November 4, 2023, Rodrigo Nascimento, known as ‘Yogi Bear’,’ faced off against Don'Tale Mayes. Nascimento emerged victorious, securing a unanimous decision victory after three hard-fought rounds.
Last Updated On May 9, 2024
FAQs
A. He is scheduled to face Derrick Lewis in his upcoming bout at UFC on ESPN 56 on May 11, 2024.
A. Rodrigo Nascimento’s MMA record is 11 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest.
A. Yes, he won his last fight against Don'Tale Mayes.
A. Rodrigo Nascimento is 31 years old as of May 2024.
A. Rodrigo Nascimento is 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) tall.
