UFC"Fenomeno"Lucas Rocha Record: 18-2-0
FlyweightRecord18-2-0
Age25
DivisionFlyweight · #28
Combat Edge Elo1678
Last fightApr 25 2026
Lucas Rocha has a 18-2-0 professional record and is 25 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Renovacao Coari Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Lucas Rocha bio
Personal background
Lucas Rocha, nicknamed "Fenomeno," is a Brazilian flyweight competing in the UFC, a finish-hungry prospect out of the remote Amazon rainforest. Born August 12, 2000, in Coari, a river town deep in the state of Amazonas, he took up martial arts as a teenager and rose so quickly that his coach tagged him with the "Fenomeno" (Phenomenon) label for his unusual talent. He balanced school, farm work and as many as three training sessions a day in his youth, building a complete game on the jiu-jitsu mats and in the cage. Rocha fights out of the Renovacao Coari Team and, at a compact 5'2" with a 64-inch reach, is one of the smaller men in the 125-pound division — a frame he offsets with heavy hands and an aggressive, finishing mentality.
Path to the UFC
Rocha turned professional in 2018 and tore through Brazil's regional circuit, becoming a teenage standout who, by his own promotions' accounts, held a Mr. Cage title at just 17. His JSON-verified ledger from that era is loaded with finishes, including a first-round TKO of Alex Oliveira at Coari Champions 2 in April 2019. The only blemishes of his career came on the regional scene — most notably a 2019 first-round knockout loss — but he answered every setback with another run of stoppages. His breakthrough arrived in October 2023 on Dana White's Contender Series, where he knocked out Davi Bittencourt with a knee and punches in the second round to earn his UFC contract.
UFC run
Rocha's Octagon debut did not go his way. In October 2024 he ran into unbeaten prospect Clayton Carpenter, who submitted him by second-round rear-naked choke — the first time the Brazilian had been finished in the UFC and only the second loss of his career. He regrouped and returned to the win column in October 2025, grinding out a unanimous-decision victory over Stewart Nicoll over three rounds. That win pushed his record to a strong 18-2 and reestablished him as a flyweight prospect worth tracking as he settles into the deepest stretch of competition he has faced.
Fighting style
Rocha is a true finisher: 14 of his 18 wins have come inside the distance, a 78% finish rate split between 10 knockouts and four submissions. That balance reflects a fighter equally comfortable swinging power shots — including knees and flying-knee finishes from his regional days — and hunting rear-naked chokes off his jiu-jitsu base. His pressure and volume travel well into deep waters, as the decision win over Nicoll showed. The questions at the UFC level center on his grappling defense and his ability to handle elite, unbeaten wrestlers, the area where Carpenter exposed him. For a smaller flyweight, though, his all-action, finish-first approach makes him a live threat in any exchange.
Career highlights
- Contender Series contract — knocked out Davi Bittencourt in October 2023 to earn his UFC deal.
- First UFC victory — outworked unbeaten prospect Stewart Nicoll over three rounds in October 2025 to improve to 18-2.
- Elite finishing rate — 14 of 18 wins by stoppage (78%), with 10 KO/TKOs and four submissions across his career.
Career snapshot
Lucas Rocha career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1678Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#556
Flyweight#28of 82 active
Peak1683
Last move+15
Opponent quality1532avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1683 Elo after defeating Davi Bittencourt (2023-10-10)
Similar Elo in Flyweight
Recent Elo history
WinStewart Nicoll2025-10-11 | Decision (unanimous)+15LossClayton Carpenter2024-10-12 | Technical Submission-20WinDavi Bittencourt2023-10-10 | KO (Knee and Punches)+10WinMatheus da Silva2023-05-27 | Decision (Unanimous)+16WinEduardo Castro2022-08-02 | TKO+18Lucas Rocha quick answers
What is Lucas Rocha's record?
Lucas Rocha's professional MMA record is 18-2-0.
How old is Lucas Rocha?
Lucas Rocha is 25 years old.
What weight class is Lucas Rocha?
Lucas Rocha fights at Flyweight in UFC.
How tall is Lucas Rocha?
Lucas Rocha is 5'2" tall with a 64" reach.
How much does Lucas Rocha weigh?
Lucas Rocha competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 125 lbs.
What is Lucas Rocha's Combat Edge Elo?
Lucas Rocha's Combat Edge Elo is 1678, with a peak Elo of 1683.
How strong is Lucas Rocha's recent opposition?
Lucas Rocha's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1532 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Lucas Rocha's last fight?
Lucas Rocha's latest tracked pro fight was against Jafel Filho at UFC Fight Night on Apr 25 2026.
What is Lucas Rocha's recent form?
Lucas Rocha's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Lucas Rocha usually win?
Lucas Rocha's 18 recorded wins include 10 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 78% ending before the final bell.
10Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Lucas Rocha stats
Record : 18 / 2 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.09Fighter3.39Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.67Fighter3.88Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
56%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.64Fighter1.51Division average
Takedown accuracy
75%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
76%Fighter53%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.57Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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