Best fights of João Roque
Over 8 years as a professional, João Roque has compiled a 7-2-4 (5) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. João Roque defeats Naoya Uematsu
On January 24, 2003 João Roque faced Naoya Uematsu. Roque was 31 years old with a record of 5-1-3, and Uematsu was 24 with a record of 11-1-2. Roque was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Uematsu was coming off a loss. Roque won via unanimous decision.
2. João Roque loses to Alexandre Franca Nogueira via unanimous decision
On March 11, 2005 João Roque fought Alexandre Franca Nogueira for the Shooto featherweight title. Roque was 33 years old with a record of 7-1-4, and Nogueira was 27 with a record of 11-2-2. Nogueira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Roque lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nogueira.
3. João Roque draws with Noboru Asahi
On October 25, 1998 João Roque faced Noboru Asahi in a featherweight bout. Roque was 27 years old with a record of 1-0-1, and Asahi was 30 with a record of 19-3-3. Asahi was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. João Roque submits Takehiro Murahama in their 2nd fight
On March 30, 2002 João Roque faced Takehiro Murahama. It was their second meeting. Roque was 30 years old with a record of 3-1-3, and Murahama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roque was on a 2-fight winning streak. Roque submitted Takehiro Murahama via armbar in the 1st round.
5. João Roque submits Stephen Palling
On November 3, 2001 João Roque faced Stephen Palling. Roque was 30 years old with a record of 2-1-3, and Palling was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roque was coming off a win. Roque submitted Stephen Palling via armbar in the 1st round.
6. João Roque submits Takehiro Murahama
On August 18, 2001 João Roque faced Takehiro Murahama. Roque was 30 years old with a record of 1-1-3, and Murahama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roque was coming off a loss. Roque submitted Takehiro Murahama via armbar in the 1st round.
7. João Roque defeats Ryan Bow
On September 7, 2002 João Roque faced Ryan Bow. Roque was 31 years old with a record of 4-1-3, and Bow was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roque was on a 3-fight winning streak. Roque won via majority decision.
8. João Roque submits Abdelaziz Cherigui
On October 18, 1996 João Roque faced Abdelaziz Cherigui. Roque was 25 years old with a record of 0-0, and Cherigui was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roque submitted Abdelaziz Cherigui via armbar in the 1st round.
9. João Roque draws with Uchu Tatsumi
On November 29, 1997 João Roque faced Uchu Tatsumi. Roque was 26 years old with a record of 1-0, and Tatsumi was 25 with a record of 7-0. Roque was coming off a win and Tatsumi was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
10. João Roque draws with Hiroyuki Takaya
On January 24, 2004 João Roque faced Hiroyuki Takaya. Roque was 32 years old with a record of 7-1-3, and Takaya was 26 with a record of 3-0. Roque was on a 6-fight winning streak and Takaya was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.