Best fights of Roan Carneiro
Over 19 years as a professional, Roan Carneiro has compiled a 22-13 (13) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Roan Carneiro defeats Brock Larson
On October 4, 2014 Roan Carneiro fought Brock Larson for the vacant BattleGrounds MMA Grand Prix welterweight title. Carneiro was 36 years old with a record of 18-9, and Larson was 37 with a record of 39-8. Carneiro was on a 4-fight winning streak and Larson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carneiro won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Roan Carneiro loses to Ryo Chonan in their 2nd fight via split decision
On September 6, 2008 Roan Carneiro faced Ryo Chonan in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Carneiro was 30 years old with a record of 12-7, and Chonan was 31 with a record of 14-8. Both Carneiro and Chonan were coming off a loss. Carneiro lost via split decision. Went the distance with Chonan.
3. Roan Carneiro loses to Ryo Chonan via KO
On February 12, 2005 Roan Carneiro faced Ryo Chonan. Carneiro was 26 years old with a record of 5-2, and Chonan was 28 with a record of 8-4. Carneiro was on a 5-fight winning streak and Chonan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chonan stopped Carneiro via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Roan Carneiro defeats Rich Clementi
On April 5, 2007 Roan Carneiro faced Rich Clementi in a welterweight bout. Carneiro was 28 years old with a record of 10-5, and Clementi was 30 with a record of 27-11-1. Carneiro was coming off a loss, while Clementi was coming off a win. Carneiro won via unanimous decision.
5. Roan Carneiro chokes out Mark Muñoz
On February 28, 2015 Roan Carneiro faced Mark Muñoz in a middleweight bout. Carneiro was 36 years old with a record of 19-9, and Muñoz was 37 with a record of 13-5. Carneiro was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Muñoz was on a 2-fight losing streak. Carneiro submitted Mark Muñoz via choke-out in the 1st round.