Rodrigo Vargas (born August 15, 1985), is a Mexican professional

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who competed in the

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(UFC). He competes in the

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division.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his professional MMA career in 2011, Vargas compiled a 11–3 record fighting most for regional Mexican promotions. In his last fight before the UFC, Vargas knocked out former UFC fighter

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in 18 seconds at Combate Americas: Mexico vs. The World on May 18, 2018.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Vargas made his UFC debut against

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at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 on August 10, 2019. He got outgrappled by Coelho throughout the fight and lost it via unanimous decision. Vargas faced

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at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 on February 15, 2020. He lost the fight via DQ when Vargas kneed Weaver in the head while he was a grounded opponent. Vargas was scheduled to face Alan Patrick on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill, but Vargas was removed from the card in early September for undisclosed reasons and replaced by

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. Vargas faced

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on April 24, 2021. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Vargas faced

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on March 19, 2022, at

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. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round one. In May 2022, it was reported that Vargas was released from the UFC.

Championships and accomplishments

* LUX Fight League **LUX Lightweight Championship (One time, current)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rodrigo, Vargas 1985 births Living people Mexican male mixed martial artists Lightweight mixed martial artists LUX Fight League champions Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Martial artists from Mexico City 21st-century Mexican sportsmen