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Modestino Rodrigues

“The Slenderman”

Record 8-1Brazil

The style

Knockout Artist
First-round finisher · Jiu-jitsu base · UFC newcomer
GrapplingStriking

Modestino 'The Slenderman' Rodrigues is a Brazilian middleweight out of Fonte Boa, Amazonas, with a jiu-jitsu base who prefers to press the action on the feet. All eight of his professional wins have come by knockout, including a controversial 15-second stoppage of Brandon Holmes on Dana White's Contender Series Week 4 that earned him a UFC contract on September 1, 2026. His only loss came by TKO in a previous Contender Series appearance against Cam Rowston.

Tale of the tape

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The numbers

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How they win
8 KO/TKO0 SUB0 DEC
How they lose
1 KO/TKO0 SUB0 DEC

On The Fight Brief

No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Rodrigues lands on a covered card.