UFC vet and ADCC medalist Vagner Rocha revealed that he has been hospitalized for five days with heart failure.
Read the details of his message to his family, friends, and fans on Instagram below
Vagner Rocha Diagnosed With Heart Failure
On January 22nd, UFC and ADCC vet Vagner Rocha revealed that he has been hospitalized for the last five days. Luckily, Rocha’s doctor quickly diagnosed him before his ailment became fatal.
Here is Vagner’s full statement below:
“Spent the last 5 days in the hospital undergoing tests, and the doctors found out I have heart failure. We don’t know how long this has been going on, but they said it could’ve been tragic if I had waited any longer to seek help.
Years ago, this would’ve completely shaken me, but the closer I grow to God, the more I trust He’s in control. It’s been a serious situation, but through it all, I’ve experienced a deep sense of peace
One thing I notice is if you can’t discern God’s time you won’t understand the process, you will fear, have doubts, and will be desperate. But when you understand the process, you have total trust that God is using people and situations to develop and equip you for what’s to come in the next chapters of your life.”- Vagner Rocha.
Hoping For a Speedy Recovery
Vagner Rocha is a beloved athlete in the grappling community who always puts everything he has on the mat. We hope that Vagner makes a full recovery and gets back to doing what he loves,
Please keep Rocha in your thoughts and go to his Instagram to show him some support.
Bobby is martial artist for almost 20 years with a BJJ black belt under Professor Sergio Miranda. He is also a karate black and former combat sports athlete, who loves all things grappling.