HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Rodrigo Nascimento
11-3
Age
32
Height
6'2"
Weight
264 lbs
Reach
80"
Avg Fight Time
09:49
Gym
American Top Team
Wins By
2 KO · 6 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 3
Last 5
LLWWW
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Brazil
Fight History
LOSS
AR
vs Alexandr Romanov
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DL
vs Derrick Lewis
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 0:49
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:49
WIN
DM
vs Don'Tale Mayes
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IL
vs Ilir Latifi
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
TB
vs Tanner Boser
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
NC
AB
vs Alan Baudot
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises· 2025-09-27
Overturned
Failed Drug Test By Nascimento
R2 1:29
OverturnedFailed Drug Test By Nascimento·R2 1:29
LOSS
CD
vs Chris Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:45
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:45
WIN
DM
vs Don'Tale Mayes
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:05
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:05
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
1.02 TD
Defense
45%
⚖️Rodrigo adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
87%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
60%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
40%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
40%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (87%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (154%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 321% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (20/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (2 KO + 6 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (74% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
45%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc83%
Clinch
86% acc12%
Ground
88% acc6%
Striking Differential-0.63/min
3.71 landed/min4.34 absorbed/min
3.71
Landed/Min
4.34
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed328
Sig. Strikes Attempted692
Key Insights
Rodrigo is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 45% accuracy.
Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%
Landed
2
Defended
14
Total
16
1.02
TD / 15min
0.51
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
16
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
6 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
0
0.00
Ratio
Absorbed
662
Chin Rating
VulnerableKD Exchange
0/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
74%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.00x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
1:19
R2 Control
0:53
R3 Control
0:42
R1 to Final
-18%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.2pp
Body
-4.2pp
Leg
+1.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights