Best fights of Alexandre Franca Nogueira
Over 27 years as a professional, Alexandre Franca Nogueira has compiled a 18-7-3 (14) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alexandre Franca Nogueira defeats JoĆ£o Roque
On March 11, 2005 Alexandre Franca Nogueira defended his Shooto featherweight title against JoĆ£o Roque. Nogueira was 27 years old with a record of 11-2-2, and Roque was 33 with a record of 7-1-4. Nogueira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nogueira won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Alexandre Franca Nogueira defeats Katsuya Toida
On December 16, 2001 Alexandre Franca Nogueira defended his Shooto featherweight title against Katsuya Toida. Nogueira was 23 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Toida was 24 with a record of 6-2. Nogueira was coming off a win and Toida was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nogueira won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Alexandre Franca Nogueira submits Uchu Tatsumi in their 2nd fight
On August 27, 2000 Alexandre Franca Nogueira defended his Shooto featherweight title against Uchu Tatsumi. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 22 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Tatsumi was 28 with a record of 10-0-3. Both Nogueira and Tatsumi were coming off a win. Nogueira submitted Uchu Tatsumi via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Alexandre Franca Nogueira submits Tetsuo Katsuta in their 2nd fight
On September 2, 2001 Alexandre Franca Nogueira defended his Shooto featherweight title against Tetsuo Katsuta. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 23 years old with a record of 6-1-1, and Katsuta was 23 with a record of 6-2. Nogueira was coming off a loss, while Katsuta was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Tetsuo Katsuta via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Alexandre Franca Nogueira chokes out Noboru Asahi in their 2nd fight
On September 5, 1999 Alexandre Franca Nogueira fought Noboru Asahi for the vacant Shooto featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Asahi was 31 with a record of 19-3-5. Nogueira was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Noboru Asahi via choke-out in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Alexandre Franca Nogueira chokes out Hiroyuki Abe in their 2nd fight
On December 14, 2002 Alexandre Franca Nogueira defended his Shooto featherweight title against Hiroyuki Abe. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 24 years old with a record of 8-2-1, and Abe was 32 with a record of 5-1-2. Nogueira was coming off a loss, while Abe was coming off a win. Nogueira submitted Hiroyuki Abe via choke-out in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Alexandre Franca Nogueira chokes out Noboru Asahi
On April 26, 1998 Alexandre Franca Nogueira faced Noboru Asahi in a lightweight bout. Nogueira was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Asahi was 30 with a record of 18-2-3. Asahi was coming off a win. Nogueira submitted Noboru Asahi via choke-out in the 1st round.
8. Alexandre Franca Nogueira submits Antonio Barajas
On February 21, 2014 Alexandre Franca Nogueira faced Antonio Barajas in a featherweight bout. Nogueira was 36 years old with a record of 16-6-3, and Barajas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Antonio Barajas via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Alexandre Franca Nogueira submits Payaso Loco
On March 24, 2012 Alexandre Franca Nogueira faced Payaso Loco in a featherweight bout. Nogueira was 34 years old with a record of 13-6-2, and Loco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nogueira submitted Payaso Loco via punches in the 1st round.
10. Alexandre Franca Nogueira submits Denison Silva
On May 1, 2014 Alexandre Franca Nogueira faced Denison Silva in a featherweight bout. Nogueira was 36 years old with a record of 17-6-3, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Denison Silva via heel hook in the 2nd round.