About João Roque
Born 1971. João Roque is an Angolan mixed martial arts fighter.
BJJ lineage Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > André Pederneiras > Joao Roque
Notable BJJ black belts graduated Bernado Pitel Jonatas Gurgel "Tagarela" Mark Andrew Bocek
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Alexandre Franca Nogueira Decision (unanimous) G-Shooto: Special 01
Tokyo Korakuen Hall Draw
Hiroyuki Takaya Draw Shooto 2004: 1/24 in Korakuen Hall
Tokyo, Japan Win
Hiroyuki Abe Submission (armbar) Shooto: Gig Central 4
Nagoya, Japan Win
Naoya Uematsu Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 1/24 in Korakuen Hall
Tokyo, Japan Win
Ryan Bow Decision (majority) Deep: 6th Impact
Tokyo, Japan Win
Takehiro Murahama Submission (armbar) Deep: 4th Impact
Nagoya, Japan Win
Stephen Palling Submission (armbar) World Fighting Alliance 1
Nevada, United States Win
Takehiro Murahama Submission (armbar) Deep: 2nd Impact
Yokohama, Japan Loss
Jens Pulver Decision UFC 26
Iowa, United States Draw
Hisao Ikeda Draw VTJ 1999: Vale Tudo Japan 1999
Tokyo, Japan Draw
Noboru Asahi Draw VTJ 1998: Vale Tudo Japan 1998
Tokyo, Japan Draw
Uchu Tatsumi Draw VTJ 1997: Vale Tudo Japan 1997
Tokyo, Japan Win
Abdelaziz Cherigui Submission (armbar) EF 3: Extreme Fighting 3
Oklahoma, United States
Submission grappling record KO PUNCHES Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
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Frequently asked questions
Who is João Roque?
Angolan martial artist
When was João Roque born?
João Roque was born on 22 July 1971 in Luanda.
What is João Roque's occupation?
João Roque is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is João Roque?
João Roque is Angolan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). João Roque. https://biography.guide/joao-roque/
MLA: "João Roque." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joao-roque/.
Chicago: "João Roque." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joao-roque/.
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