Marcos Rogerio “Pezao” de Lima (left) | M. Alonso/Sherdog.com
Marcos Rogerio “Pezao” de Lima (8-0)
Unbeaten since turning to MMA from the world of kickboxing -- where he won 70 of his 76 bouts -- Lima gained fame in Brazil last October, when he became the second man to defeat Paulo Filho. Blessed with not only an excellent stand-up background, but great athleticism as well, “Pezao” has focused on evolving his wrestling and ground game with Marcos Barbosa, one of the most renowned jiu-jitsu coaches in Brazil. Lima is due to make his international debut shortly and will impress at 205 pounds.
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