Karate Combat 62 · Jul 25, 2026
Result
Jacob Rodriguez def Vagner Rocha
by Decision
About this match
In their match at Karate Combat 62, Jacob Rodriguez moved quickly, taking Vagner Rocha's back during a scramble in under two minutes. He maintained back control for over seven minutes, spending much of that time hand-fighting for a rear naked choke that he was unable to finish.
Rocha worked his way out late in the match and attempted a last-second armbar, which Rodriguez defended successfully. The judges awarded Rodriguez the decision, citing his extended period of dominant back control as the deciding factor.