
Vagner Rocha is a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and former MMA fighter. Born in Brazil June 6, 1982 Rocha moved to the U.S. at a young age and was raised in Florida. A UFC veteran, Rocha has enjoyed success primarily in no-gi grappling events. He is an ADCC silver and bronze medalist, making the podium in 2019 and 2017 respectively. He represents Fight Sports.

Grappling Bulletin: CJI 2 Shakeup, Mica Film, PGF, & More
Aug 18, 2025
Get a quick rundown of everything happening in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in just a few minutes
Vagner Rocha Joins Team New Wave For CJI 2
Aug 15, 2025
The Craig Jones Invitational 2 just added another one of the world's best grapplers to its already star-studded lineup. Vagner Rocha will step in for Team New Wave, replacing "Big" Dan Manasoiu as the team's second wild card selection. Dan was forced to withdraw due to illness, but is expected to return back to competitive jiu-jitsu soon.
WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 29
Jul 26, 2025
WNO 29 delivered a strong slate of no-gi matches in Miami, with Vagner Rocha earning a decision win over Kit Dale in a lively main event.
WNO 29 Full Card. Here's The Lineup & Match Details
Jul 25, 2025
WNO 29 arrives in Miami on July 25, delivering a stacked 11-match card of world-class no-gi grappling.
Como assistir ao WNO 29: Vagner Rocha vs Kit Dale ao vivo na FloGrappling
Jul 23, 2025
Está quase na hora da vigésima nona edição do Who's Number One. Liderado por duelo entre os experientes Kit Dale e Vagner Rocha, o WNO 29 traz alguns dos atletas mais perigosos do cenário internacional do grappling para mostrar suas valências em Miami, na Flórida, e conta com 11 duelos eletrizantes para marcar o primeiro evento da organização no Mana Wynwood Convention Center nesta sexta-feira, dia 25 de julho.
8 Brutal Vagner Rocha BJJ Tricks You Can Use To Make Friends & Win Matches
Jul 22, 2025
Vagner Rocha returns at WNO 29 when he takes on Kit Dale in the main event of our first card in Miami, FL. Vagner is one of modern jiu-jitsu's most remarkable athletes for his ability to compete very effectively even when giving up 15+ years in age to his world class opposition. How does someone who is genuinely old enough to be the father of ADCC medalists still able to make the finals himself? Let's take a look at some of the techniques and strategies that have made this possible.
The WNO 29: Rocha vs Dale Betting Lines - Who's The Favorite This Friday?
Jul 21, 2025
We are into the final few days before WNO 29 and anticipation is building as this fun night of no-gi action draws closer. We finally have lines for every match on the card, including the major main event when legends Kit Dale and Vagner Rocha face off in middleweight action. The oddsmakers have Vagner as the favorite to win - but it's a close one.
Kit Dale to Face Vagner Rocha At WNO 29 In Miami, FL
Jul 2, 2025
In a battle of veteran black belts, Kit Dale and Vagner Rocha will throw down at WNO 29 in Miami, Florida on July 25th in a light heavyweight collision. These two legends have had tons of success at the highest levels of grappling and now they will meet for the first time under the WNO lights.
WNO 29: Vagner Rocha colide com Kit Dale em confronto no peso meio-pesado
Jun 28, 2025
Os preparativos continuam para a vigésima nona edição do Who's Number One, evento realizado no próximo dia 25 de julho em Miami, na Flórida, que conta com alguns dos principais nomes do cenário mundial do Grappling. Com alguns atletas já confirmados para o evento, a organização anunciou mais um duelo para o card principal do WNO 29, com Vagner Rocha e Kit Dale rumando para o Mana Wynwood Convention Center e entrando em rota de colisão na divisão de meio-pesados.
What I Learned From The Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Tournament of My Life
Sep 5, 2024
Just about two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of competing in one of the biggest BJJ tournaments of my life – the 2024 ADCC World Championships.
2024 ADCC -77kg Bracket Preview: Will Mica's Golden 2024 Continue?
Aug 12, 2024
The -77kg bracket is packed with talent from around the world, all ready to do battle to find out who is worthy of the title of ADCC World Champion. This division has two former champions, JT Torres and Davi Ramos, and five other place winners that will all be pushed by a young crop of emerging talent.
WNO 23: O que esperar do card com Meregali vs Rocha nesta sexta-feira?
May 10, 2024
Tudo pronto para o Who’s Number One 23, que acontece nesta sexta-feira, dia 10 de maio, direto de Arlington no Texas. O evento, transmitido pela FloGrappling e em PPV pelo BJJStars.tv, terá na luta principal Nicholas Meregali contra Vagner Rocha na luta principal, além de combates com Felipe “Preguiça” Pena e Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis no mesmo card. Confira nas linhas abaixo o que os fãs do grappling podem esperar do explosivo card que começa às 21h, horário de Brasília.
Vagner Rocha Will Compete Alongside Son & Daughter On WNO 23 Card
May 8, 2024
For the first time in WNO history, a father, daughter, and son will take the mats on the same night.
Nicholas Meregali e Vagner Rocha se enfrentam na luta principal do WNO 23
Apr 2, 2024
É chegada a hora de conhecer os atletas da luta principal do próximo Who's Number One, evento organizado pela FloGrappling que será realizado no dia 10 de maio. Aguardado pelos fãs do grappling, Nicholas Meregali volta a encabeçar um card do WNO, e na edição 23 do evento Nicholas terá pela frente Vagner Rocha, em duelo sem kimono na divisão de pesos pesados que acontece no Texas, mais precisamente na cidade de Arlington.
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 Results: Craig Jones, Pena, Meregali, & More
Jun 30, 2023
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 took place tonight at the UFC Apex and delivered with high-level grappling action headlined by Craig Jones and Felipe Pena, with Craig winning by escape time over the former ADCC absolute champion. In the co-main event, UFC veterans Glover Teixeira and Anthony rematched from their 2020 UFC bout, with Teixiera winning by decision. Nick Rodriguez defeated three men in the same night, including Dan Manasoiu in the finals, to win the $30,000 grand prize. Also on the card, Nicholas Meregali defeated Cyborg Abreu, Helena Crevar won in dominant fashion, and Roman Bravo-Young grappled Alex Perez to a draw.




