Roan Carneiro

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 6 fights.

Record:	12-7-0
Summary:	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Jucao
From:	Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Age:	35
Height:	5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Media

The jiu-jitsu expert Roan Carneiro took on UFC® newcomer Kevin Burns at UFC® 85. With just two weeks notice, Burns, an Iowa banker, showed the world how his MMA dream come true!

Jun 07, 2008

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

141

57% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

28%

21%

51% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

59% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

100

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Ryo Chonan	UFC® 88: BREAKTHROUGH Sep 6, 2008	23	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Roan Carneiro	UFC® 88: BREAKTHROUGH Sep 6, 2008	18	2	1	4	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	Kevin Burns	UFC® 85: BEDLAM Jun 7, 2008	8	0	1	0	R2 Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Loss	Roan Carneiro	UFC® 85: BEDLAM Jun 7, 2008	12	2	0	4	R2 Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Roan Carneiro	UFC® 79: NEMESIS Dec 29, 2007	24	3	2	2	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Tony DeSouza	UFC® 79: NEMESIS Dec 29, 2007	9	0	1	1	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Jon Fitch	UFC® Fight Night™: STOUT vs FISHER Jun 12, 2007	18	0	1	1	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Roan Carneiro	UFC® Fight Night™: STOUT vs FISHER Jun 12, 2007	4	2	1	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Roan Carneiro	UFC® Fight Night™: STEVENSON vs GUILLARD Apr 5, 2007	22	7	4	8	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Rich Clementi	UFC® Fight Night™: STEVENSON vs GUILLARD Apr 5, 2007	9	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Anderson Silva	Meca 6 Jan 31, 2002	23	0	0	1	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Roan Carneiro	Meca 6 Jan 31, 2002	3	1	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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Biography

When and why did you start training for fighting? 12 years ago. I always loved the Gracies’ techniques.

Accomplishments in amateur competition? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Pan American Champion and Champion of Rio de Janeiro. Bruxells International Grappling champion, 1st Place ADCC Brazilian Trials, winner of many tournaments in Brazil.

Accomplishments in pro competition? Champion of Deep Japan, Meca World Champion in Brazil, ShowFight in Brazil, Shooto Switzerland.

Ranks in martial arts styles? Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, D1 wrestling in Brazil

Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira

What is your favorite grappling technique? Anaconda choke

What is your favorite striking technique? Right cross and flying knee

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a great achievement for a professional fighter.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Attended college, no degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? Office worker.