Roque Martinez (born March 4, 1986) is a Guamanian

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who competes in the

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division. He has formerly competed in the

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and

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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.

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

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Rizin Fighting Federation.

Martinez won the DEEP Megatonweight Championship against

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at Deep Cage Impact 2017: At Korakuen Hall on July 15, 2017. He won the bout and title via unanimous decision. The next bout was against

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at Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round – Part 2 on October 15, 2017. He won the bout via a first round scarf hold. Martinez faced Kiyoshi Kuwabara at Rizin 12 on August 12, 2018. He won the bout via TKO in the first round. Martinez faced

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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

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in the second round. Martinez faced

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on November 14, 2020 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Martinez faced

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at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige on June 19, 2021. He lost the bout via controversial split decision. 12 out of 14 media scores gave the victory to Martinez. On June 29, 2021, after his third straight loss, Martinez was released from the UFC.

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

Background

Besides his mixed martial arts career, Martinez works as an

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Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

* Deep ** DEEP Megatonweight Championship (One Time) ***Two successful title defenses

Mixed martial arts record

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Martinez, Roque Living people 1986 births People from Tamuning, Guam Guamanian male mixed martial artists Heavyweight mixed martial artists Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters

Background

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rizin Fighting Federation.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Post UFC

Background

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

External links