Roque Martinez

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Roque Martinez
Born (1986-03-04) March 4, 1986 (age 38)
Tamuning, Guam
Nationality Guamanian
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 250 lb (113 kg; 17 st 12 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 72 in[1]
Fighting out of Tamuning, Guam
Team Spike 22
Years active 2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 25
Wins 15
By knockout 8
By submission 3
By decision 4
Losses 8
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 4
Draws 2
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

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]

Background

Besides his mixed martial arts career, Martinez works as an insurance adjuster.[21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 Sang Soo Lee 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
Win 6–3–1 Doo Hwan Kim Decision (split) Top FC 7 May 29, 2015 3 5:00 Changwon, South Korea Light Heavyweight bout.
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 Megaton 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

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See also

References

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