Marcos
"Pezao"
Rogerio de
Stats
Stance: OrthodoxDivision: Heavyweight
Height: 6' 1"
Reach: 75"
Leg reach: 43.00
Weight: 253 lbs.
Team: 011 MMA Team
Nationality: Ribeirâo Pires, Brazil
Out of: Ribeirão Pires, São Paulo, Brazil
Age: 37
Accolades
Wins by KO: 13Wins by submission: 2
Wins by decision: 3
Avg. Sig. Strikes Per Event: 22
ATHLETE METRICS
STRIKING ACCURACY
Significant Strikes Attempted: 710Significant Strikes Landed: 402
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY
Takedowns Attempted: 21BIOGRAPHY
Marcos Rogerio de Lima is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. He began his career in 2007, fighting for prominent Brazilian promotions such as Jungle Fight and Shooto Brazil. After amassing a record of 11-2-1, he signed with the UFC in 2014.
Since joining the UFC, Marcos has proven himself to be one of the most exciting fighters on its roster. He holds notable victories over former champion Mauricio Rua, Ovince Saint Preux and Gadzhimurad Antigulov among others. His aggressive style has earned him three ‘Performance of the Night’ awards from the promotion.
In 2020, Marcos challenged Dominick Reyes for the interim title at UFC253 but was defeated by unanimous decision after five rounds of action packed fight . Despite this loss , it was a sign that he belonged amongst elite company considering Reyes is widely regarded as one of best pound for pound fighters on planet earth .
Away from MMA , Marcos is known to be an avid soccer fan Рsupporting teams such as Flamengo and Atl̩tico Mineiro within his home country Brazil . When not fighting or watching football , you can often find Marcos spending time with his family or hitting up local beaches to enjoy some much needed relaxation time while listening to some tunes !
At 33 years old , Marcos looks set have plenty more success ahead inside octagon having recently joined American Top Team (ATT) – which houses some of world’s best martial artists today – so we can all expect big things come 2021!
Fight History
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Apr 29, 2023
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Record?
As a UFC journalist, Marcos Rogerio de Lima's professional fighting record is 21 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw.
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Teeth?
Marcos Rogerio De Lima suffered severe damage to his teeth following a knockout in his recent UFC match.
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Derrick Lewis?
Derrick Lewis delivered an impressive performance in his fight against Marcos Rogerio de Lima, showcasing his power and skill.
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Espn?
Marcos Rogerio de Lima is a prominent Heavyweight MMA fighter.
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Instagram?
Marcos 'Pezão' De Lima's Instagram handle is @pezao011.
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Twitter?
Unknown.
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Injury?
Marcos Rogério de Lima suffered an injury in his fight against Derrick Lewis.
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Prediction?
The prediction for the UFC 291 match is that Marcos Rogerio de Lima could potentially defeat Derrick Lewis.
Marcos Rogerio De Lima Next Fight?
As of now, the next fight for heavyweight MMA fighter Marcos Rogerio de Lima is unknown.