Rodrigo Sezinando
Brazil
26-years-old
8-1
78% finish rate (4 KO/TKOs, 3 Submissions)
BFL super lightweight champion & Samourai MMA welterweight champion
Combined opponents’ record: 35-12-1
Pros
-Slick jiu-jitsu
-Solid takedown defense
-Uses feints well
-Good wrestling
-Good leg kicks
-Aggressive/Fast starter
-Good ground and pound
-Hits hard
-Strikes to wrestle well
-Submission threat
Cons
-Doesn’t react well to getting hit
-Loads up on his punches at times
-Can be too willing to brawl
-Throws wild at times/Reckless
Sezinando has only one loss in his career, and since then, he has evolved significantly. After that setback, he relocated to Canada, where he continued training and competing, finding tremendous success. He captured two major titles in Canada and secured wins over strong regional competition.
Sezinando’s fighting style is built on relentless aggression, which makes him exciting to watch but can also be his downfall. He’s at his best when he remains patient, utilizing feints to close the distance and land his powerful right hand. He also has a sharp lead leg kick, though he doesn’t use it as often as he should. One of his biggest weaknesses is his tendency to get drawn into wild exchanges—when clipped, he often resorts to panic wrestling. The upside? Even his panic wrestling is still good.
When Sezinando commits to trading in the pocket, he has the power to put opponents away, and more often than not, it works in his favor. However, his greatest strength lies in his jiu-jitsu. He excels at landing elbows, quickly securing dominant positions, and threatening submissions. His wrestling is another key weapon—he times his takedowns well, shooting under punches, and effectively uses trips and knee traps to bring fights to the mat.
Sezinando is a legitimate threat to win this show. His wrestling and ground game are on another level, and while his striking has its flaws, his relentless pace and energy make him a difficult challenge for anyone.
“Remember my face, remember my name, because I will be the champ in there,” welterweight Sezinando said recently. The Brazilian noted that he made the move to Canada by putting “everything in the bag, my dream in the heart,” and left for new horizons.
