19 Facts About Rodrigo Nascimento

Rodrigo Nascimento Ferreira was born on November 26,1992 and is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the PFL.

Rodrigo Nascimento competed in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Andrade taught kids and young adults martial arts in the city, and invited Rodrigo Nascimento to be part of the team.

Rodrigo Nascimento was invited to Dana White's Contender Series 22 and faced Michal Martinek on July 30,2019.

Rodrigo Nascimento won the bout via arm triangle in the first round, gaining a UFC contract in the process.

Rodrigo Nascimento faced Don'Tale Mayes on May 16,2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs Harris.

Rodrigo Nascimento won the bout via second round rear naked choke.

Rodrigo Nascimento faced Chris Daukaus on October 11,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen.

Rodrigo Nascimento was scheduled to face Alan Baudot on May 22,2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt.

Rodrigo Nascimento won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Rodrigo Nascimento was fined a total of $1,945.36, for the violation and subsequent legal fees.

Rodrigo Nascimento was scheduled to face Tanner Boser on April 23,2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.

However, Rodrigo Nascimento withdrew from the event for unknown reasons, and he was replaced by Alexander Romanov.

Rodrigo Nascimento was rebooked against Tanner Boser for September 17,2022, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song.

Rodrigo Nascimento faced Ilir Latifi on May 20,2023, at UFC Fight Night 223.

Rodrigo Nascimento faced Don'Tale Mayes in a rematch on November 4,2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.

Rodrigo Nascimento faced former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Derrick Lewis on May 11,2024, at UFC on ESPN 56.

Rodrigo Nascimento faced Alexander Romanov on November 2,2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.

On November 8,2024, it was reported that Rodrigo Nascimento was removed from the UFC roster.