Roan Carneiro vs. Tony DeSouza

Preliminary Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Dec 29, 2007
W
Carneiro defeats DeSouza
L
KO/TKO, Punches 3:33 Round 2 of 3, 8:33 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 3:33 R2
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"The Peruvian Savage"

Fighter Comparison

11-6-0

Climbed to 12-6
Pro
Record
10-3-0

Fell to 10-4
-145
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+121
(Near Even)

Brazil
Nation

Peru
Atlanta
Georgia
Fights out of
Lima
Lima Region
29
+6 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 33
+5 mos, 3 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
74.5"
(189cm)
Reach
N/A
-
American Top Team Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 79

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 79: Nemesis
  • Date: Saturday 12.29.2007
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 2 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: No Broadcast
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Carneiro Disclosed Pay: $10,000
  • DeSouza Disclosed Pay: $7,000
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