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Roque Martinez

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)
DivisionHeavyweight
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.

Background

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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

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Early career

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
31 matches 19 wins 10 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 4 2
By decision 7 6
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 19–10–2 Cha Jung-hwan Decision (unanimous) Black Combat 13 December 28, 2024 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea Light Heavyweight bout.
Win 19–9–2 Kim Myung-hwan Decision (unanimous) Black Combat 11 July 13, 2024 3 5:00 Busan, South Korea
Win 18–9–2 Ryo Sakai Decision (unanimous) DEEP 118 Impact March 9, 2024 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Defended and unified the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Win 17–9–2 Tserendash Azjargal Decision (unanimous) Black Combat 9 November 18, 2023 3 5:00 Incheon, South Korea
Loss 16–9–2 Tsuyoshi Sudario Decision (unanimous) Rizin Landmark 5 April 29, 2023 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 16–8–2 Yuichi Yokoyama Submission (rear-naked choke) Brawl International 2 November 11, 2022 1 1:55 Tumon Bay, Guam
Loss 15–8–2 Josh Parisian Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige June 19, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 15–7–2 Don'Tale Mayes Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos November 14, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 15–6–2 Alexander Romanov Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill September 12, 2020 2 4:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–5–2 Hideki Sekine TKO (soccer kicks and punches) Rizin 21 February 22, 2020 1 4:04 Hamamatsu, Japan
Win 14–5–2 Seigo Mizuguchi TKO (punches) Deep 93 Impact December 15, 2019 2 2:09 Tokyo, Japan Defended the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Loss 13–5–2 Jake Heun Decision (split) Rizin 16 June 2, 2019 3 5:00 Kobe, Japan
Win 13–4–2 Ryo Sakai TKO (punches and elbows) DEEP 88 Impact March 9, 2019 1 4:59 Tokyo, Japan Defended the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Loss 12–4–2 Mirko Cro Cop TKO (doctor stoppage) Rizin 13 September 30, 2018 1 4:58 Saitama, Japan
Win 12–3–2 Kiyoshi Kuwabara TKO (punches) Rizin 12 August 12, 2018 1 4:33 Nagoya, Japan
Win 11–3–2 Jérôme Le Banner Submission (scarf hold) Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round – Part 2 October 15, 2017 1 2:09 Fukuoka, Japan
Win 10–3–2 Jaideep Singh Decision (unanimous) Deep Cage Impact 2017: At Korakuen Hall July 15, 2017 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Won the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Draw 9–3–2 Lee Sang-soo Draw (majority) Top FC 12 September 11, 2016 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea
Win 9–3–1 Kelvin Fitial Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 54 July 8, 2016 3 5:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win 8–3–1 Takaaki Oban TKO (punches) Pacific Xtreme Combat 52 March 18, 2016 2 N/A Mangilao, Guam
Win 7–3–1 Jung Da-un Submission (kimura) Top FC 9 October 24, 2015 1 4:30 Incheon, South Korea Return to Heavyweight.
Win 6–3–1 Kim Doo-hwan Decision (split) Top FC 7 May 29, 2015 3 5:00 Changwon, South Korea Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 5–3–1 Mylo Lassiter Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 36 March 8, 2013 3 5:00 Mangilao, Guam
Loss 4–3–1 Kelvin Fitial TKO (punches and elbows) Pacific Xtreme Combat 24 June 11, 2011 4 4:52 Manila, Philippines
Draw 4–2–1 Kelvin Fitial Draw Pacific Xtreme Combat 22 January 20, 2011 5 5:0 Mangilao, Guam
Loss 4–2 Kazuhisa Tazawa Submission (achilles lock) DEEP 47 Impact April 17, 2010 2 2:11 Tokyo, Japan Openweight bout.
Loss 4–1 Yusuke Kawaguchi Decision (unanimous) DEEP: Cage Impact 2009 December 19, 2009 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan For the DEEP Megatonweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Charleston Aiken Submission (heel hook) Pacific Xtreme Combat 15 July 25, 2008 2 0:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win 3–0 Manny Chong TKO (punches) Pacific Xtreme Combat 13 November 17, 2007 1 0:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win 2–0 Charleston Aiken TKO Pacific Xtreme Combat 11 April 13, 2007 2 0:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win 1–0 Toby Mesa TKO (elbows) Pacific Xtreme Combat Live 1 March 24, 2007 1 3:29 Tamuning, Guam Heavyweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  2. ^ Wen, Anne (26 November 2020). "After UFC loss, Roque Martinez focuses on mental training". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  3. ^ "Roque Martinez | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  4. ^ a b Staff reports. "Roque Martinez to fight in Rizin 12". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  5. ^ Post, Justin Bennett | For The Guam Daily (19 October 2017). "Martinez is Guam's Rizin son". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  6. ^ Daily Post Staff (12 August 2018). "Roque Martinez defeats Kiyoshi Kuwabara via 1st-round TKO". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  7. ^ "Mirko Cro Cop extends winning streak with slashing elbow stoppage at Rizin FF 13". MMA Junkie. 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  8. ^ Brandon Sibcy (31 May 2019). "Roque Martinez on RIZIN 16 and his future: "It comes down to this... It comes down to this fight"". thebodylockmma.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  9. ^ a b Skytte, Mike (10 January 2019). "Roque Martinez defends DEEP Megaton Championship vs. Ryo Sakai at DEEP 88 Impact - MMA Sucka". Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  10. ^ Post, Justin Bennett | For The Guam Daily (4 June 2019). "Martinez drops split decision at RIZIN". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  11. ^ a b "Roque Martinez victorious in Deep 93 Impact". www.kuam.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  12. ^ Network, Robert Balajadia | Guam Sports (9 September 2020). "Martinez signs with Iridium Sports". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  13. ^ Anderson, Jay (2020-02-22). "Roque Martinez Breaks Out the Soccer Kicks to Finish "Shrek" at RIZIN 21". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  14. ^ Doherty, Dan (2020-09-12). "UFC Vegas 10 Results: Alexander Romanov Runs Through Roque Martinez". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  15. ^ Nolan King (2020-10-14). "With Philipe Lins out, UFC shifts Don'Tale Mayes onto Nov. 14 card vs. Roque Martinez". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  16. ^ Anderson, Jay (2020-11-14). "UFC Vegas 14 Results: Don'Tale Mayes Takes Roque Martinez the Distance". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  17. ^ DNA, MMA (2021-03-03). "BREAKING: Josh Parisian vs. Roque Martinez toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 19 juni". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  18. ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-06-19). "UFC Vegas 29 Results: Josh Parisian Gets First UFC Win, Defeats Roque Martinez Via Split Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  19. ^ "Josh Parisian def. Roque Martinez :: UFC on ESPN 25 :: MMA Decisions". www.mmadecisions.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-19. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  20. ^ Martin, Damon (2021-07-02). "Emil Meek, Lara Procopio headline latest round of UFC fighter departures". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  21. ^ Malumay, Vanessa (12 November 2022). "Martinez closes out Brawl with victory". Pacific Daily. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  22. ^ "【RIZIN】朝倉未来が引き込む牛久に判定勝ち「男はやるときやりゃあいいでしょう」、斎藤が打撃も当ててテイクダウンし平本にスプリット判定勝ち、太田が倉本を1R KO、グスタボ..." ゴング格闘技 - GONKAKU. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  23. ^ "Roque Martinez wins heavyweight fight in Korea". KANDIT News Group. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  24. ^ 格闘技情報を毎日配信！, eFight 【イーファイト】 (9 March 2024). "【DEEP】マルティネス、酒井リョウに判定勝利、貫禄の試合運びでメガトン王座統一！". eFight【イーファイト】格闘技情報を毎日配信！ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  25. ^ Tomas, Jojo Santo (11 March 2021). "MMA pros Roque Martinez and Frank "The Crank" Camacho offer insight into a fighter's life". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  26. ^ Sherdog.com. "Roque Martinez". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
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