Roque Martinez

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Roque Martinez
Born (1986-03-04) March 4, 1986 (age 38)
Tamuning, Guam
NicknameChamp
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight254 lb (115 kg; 18 st 2 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach72 in (183 cm) [1]
Fighting out ofTamuning, Guam
TeamSpike 22
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins19
By knockout8
By submission4
By decision7
Losses10
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision6
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Roque Martinez (born March 4, 1986) is a Guamanian mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division. He has formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Rizin Fighting Federation.

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Background

Born and raised on Guam until 12 years old, Martinez went to high school in Washington state. Along with two close friend, he signed up for fighting classes for fun. With time, the other two fell out of the sport, but Martinez kept fighting, until at the age of 27, he had first professional fight on Guam. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Martinez compiled a 9–3–2 record on the regional Guamanian and Asian scene, with his most notable bout being a victory against Jung Da Un. [3]

Rizin Fighting Federation.

Martinez won the DEEP Megatonweight Championship against Jaideep Singh at Deep Cage Impact 2017: At Korakuen Hall on July 15, 2017. He won the bout and title via unanimous decision. [4]

The next bout was against Jérôme Le Banner at Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round – Part 2 on October 15, 2017. He won the bout via a first round scarf hold. [5]

Martinez faced Kiyoshi Kuwabara at Rizin 12 on August 12, 2018. He won the bout via TKO in the first round. [6]

Martinez faced Mirko Cro Cop at Rizin 13 on September 30, 2018. He lost the bout after Cro Cop opened a cut on Roque's forehead and the ring doctor stopped the bout. [7]

The first title defense of the DEEP Megatonweight Championship came against Ryo Sakai at DEEP 88 Impact on March 9, 2019. He won the bout via TKO at the end of the first round. [8] [9]

Martinez faced Jake Heun at Rizin 16 on June 2, 2019. Despite breaking his hand in the first round, Martinez lost a close bout via split decision. [10]

Martinez defended the DEEP Megatonweight Championship against Seigo Mizuguchi at Deep 93 Impact on December 15, 2019. He won the bout via TKO in the second round. [11]

Martinez faced Hideki Sekine at Rizin 21 on February 22, 2020. He won the bout via TKO after finishing Sekine off with soccer kicks and punches. [12] [13]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Martinez made his debut on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill, when he lost to Alexander Romanov via arm-triangle choke in the second round. [14]

Martinez faced Don'Tale Mayes on November 14, 2020 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. [15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [16]

Martinez faced Josh Parisian at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige on June 19, 2021. [17] He lost the bout via controversial split decision. 12 out of 14 media scores gave the victory to Martinez. [18] [19]

On June 29, 2021, after his third straight loss, Martinez was released from the UFC. [20]

Post UFC

Making his return after almost a year and a half away, Martinez faced Yuichi Yokoyama on November 11, 2022 at Brawl International 2, winning the bout via rear-naked choke in the first round. [21]

Martinez returned to Rizin, facing Tsuyoshi Sudario at Rizin Landmark 5 on April 29, 2023, losing the fight by unanimous decision. [22]

Martinez faced Tserendash Azjargal on November 18, 2023 at Black Combat 9, winning the bout via unanimous decision. [23]

Martinez defended and unified the DEEP Megatonweight Championship against Ryo Sakai on March 9, 2024 at DEEP 118 Impact, winning the bout via unanimous decision. [24]

Personal life

Besides his mixed martial arts career, Martinez works as an insurance adjuster. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches19 wins10 losses
By knockout82
By submission42
By decision76
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–10–2Cha Jung-hwanDecision (unanimous)Black Combat 13December 28, 202435:00 Seoul, South KoreaLight Heavyweight bout.
Win19–9–2Kim Myung-hwanDecision (unanimous)Black Combat 11July 13, 202435:00 Busan, South Korea
Win18–9–2Ryo SakaiDecision (unanimous)DEEP 118 ImpactMarch 9, 202435:00 Tokyo, JapanDefended and unified the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Win17–9–2Tserendash AzjargalDecision (unanimous)Black Combat 9November 18, 202335:00 Incheon, South Korea
Loss16–9–2 Tsuyoshi Sudario Decision (unanimous) Rizin Landmark 5 April 29, 202335:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win16–8–2Yuichi YokoyamaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Brawl International 2November 11, 202211:55 Tumon Bay, Guam
Loss15–8–2 Josh Parisian Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige June 19, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss15–7–2 Don'Tale Mayes Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos November 14, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss15–6–2 Alexander Romanov Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill September 12, 202024:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–5–2Hideki SekineTKO (soccer kicks and punches) Rizin 21 February 22, 202014:04 Hamamatsu, Japan
Win14–5–2Seigo MizuguchiTKO (punches)Deep 93 ImpactDecember 15, 201922:09 Tokyo, JapanDefended the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Loss13–5–2Jake HeunDecision (split) Rizin 16 June 2, 201935:00 Kobe, Japan
Win13–4–2Ryo SakaiTKO (punches and elbows)DEEP 88 ImpactMarch 9, 201914:59 Tokyo, JapanDefended the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Loss12–4–2 Mirko Cro Cop TKO (doctor stoppage) Rizin 13 September 30, 201814:58 Saitama, Japan
Win12–3–2Kiyoshi KuwabaraTKO (punches) Rizin 12 August 12, 201814:33 Nagoya, Japan
Win11–3–2 Jérôme Le Banner Submission (scarf hold) Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round – Part 2 October 15, 201712:09 Fukuoka, Japan
Win10–3–2 Jaideep Singh Decision (unanimous)Deep Cage Impact 2017: At Korakuen HallJuly 15, 201735:00 Tokyo, JapanWon the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Draw9–3–2Lee Sang-sooDraw (majority)Top FC 12September 11, 201635:00 Seoul, South Korea
Win9–3–1Kelvin FitialDecision (unanimous)Pacific Xtreme Combat 54July 8, 201635:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win8–3–1Takaaki ObanTKO (punches)Pacific Xtreme Combat 52March 18, 20162N/A Mangilao, Guam
Win7–3–1 Jung Da-un Submission (kimura)Top FC 9October 24, 201514:30 Incheon, South KoreaReturn to Heavyweight.
Win6–3–1Kim Doo-hwanDecision (split)Top FC 7May 29, 201535:00 Changwon, South KoreaLight Heavyweight debut.
Win5–3–1Mylo LassiterDecision (unanimous)Pacific Xtreme Combat 36March 8, 201335:00 Mangilao, Guam
Loss4–3–1Kelvin FitialTKO (punches and elbows)Pacific Xtreme Combat 24June 11, 201144:52 Manila, Philippines
Draw4–2–1Kelvin FitialDrawPacific Xtreme Combat 22January 20, 201155:0 Mangilao, Guam
Loss4–2Kazuhisa TazawaSubmission (achilles lock) DEEP 47 Impact April 17, 201022:11 Tokyo, JapanOpenweight bout.
Loss4–1 Yusuke Kawaguchi Decision (unanimous) DEEP: Cage Impact 2009 December 19, 200935:00 Tokyo, JapanFor the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Win4–0Charleston AikenSubmission (heel hook)Pacific Xtreme Combat 15July 25, 200820:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win3–0Manny ChongTKO (punches)Pacific Xtreme Combat 13November 17, 200710:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win2–0Charleston AikenTKOPacific Xtreme Combat 11April 13, 200720:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win1–0Toby MesaTKO (elbows)Pacific Xtreme Combat Live 1March 24, 200713:29 Tamuning, GuamHeavyweight debut.

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