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 top 10 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 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.
4. Roan Carneiro defeats Kenny Robertson
On September 17, 2016 Roan Carneiro faced Kenny Robertson in a welterweight bout. Carneiro was 38 years old with a record of 20-10, and Robertson was 32 with a record of 15-4. Both Carneiro and Robertson were coming off a loss. Carneiro won via split decision.
5. 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.
6. Roan Carneiro submits Kelvin Joseph
On November 30, 2019 Roan Carneiro fought Kelvin Joseph for the vacant WKN MMA middleweight title. Carneiro was 41 years old with a record of 21-13, and Joseph was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carneiro was on a 3-fight losing streak. Carneiro submitted Kelvin Joseph via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Roan Carneiro submits Randall Wallace
On October 4, 2014 Roan Carneiro faced Randall Wallace in a welterweight bout. Carneiro was 36 years old with a record of 16-9, and Wallace was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carneiro was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carneiro submitted Randall Wallace via straight armbar in the 1st round.
8. Roan Carneiro chokes out Jung Hwan Cha
On March 24, 2012 Roan Carneiro faced Jung Hwan Cha in a welterweight bout. Carneiro was 33 years old with a record of 14-9, and Cha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carneiro was coming off a loss. Carneiro submitted Jung Hwan Cha via choke-out in the 1st round.
9. Roan Carneiro submits Sean Huffman
On October 18, 2013 Roan Carneiro faced Sean Huffman in a welterweight bout. Carneiro was 35 years old with a record of 15-9, and Huffman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carneiro was coming off a win. Carneiro submitted Sean Huffman via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Roan Carneiro defeats Matt Horwich
On March 18, 2006 Roan Carneiro faced Matt Horwich in a middleweight bout. Carneiro was 27 years old with a record of 7-3, and Horwich was 28 with a record of 16-6-1. Carneiro was on a 2-fight winning streak and Horwich was coming off a win. Carneiro won via split decision.