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22 Facts About Roque Martinez

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Roque Martinez was born on March 4,1986 and is a Chamorro mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division.

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Roque Martinez has formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Rizin Fighting Federation.

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Roque Martinez won the DEEP Megatonweight Championship against Jaideep Singh at Deep Cage Impact 2017: At Korakuen Hall on July 15,2017.

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Roque Martinez won the bout and title via unanimous decision.

5.

Roque Martinez won the bout via a first round scarf hold.

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Roque Martinez faced Kiyoshi Kuwabara at Rizin 12 on August 12,2018.

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Roque Martinez won the bout via TKO in the first round.

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8.

Roque Martinez faced Mirko Cro Cop at Rizin 13 on September 30,2018.

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Roque Martinez lost the bout after Cro Cop opened a cut on Roque's forehead and the ring doctor stopped the bout.

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Roque Martinez won the bout via TKO at the end of the first round.

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Roque Martinez faced Jake Heun at Rizin 16 on June 2,2019.

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Roque Martinez defended the DEEP Megatonweight Championship against Seigo Mizuguchi at Deep 93 Impact on December 15,2019.

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Roque Martinez won the bout via TKO in the second round.

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Roque Martinez faced Hideki Sekine at Rizin 21 on February 22,2020.

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Roque Martinez won the bout via TKO after finishing Sekine off with soccer kicks and punches.

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Roque 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.

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Roque Martinez faced Don'Tale Mayes on November 14,2020 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs dos Anjos.

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Roque Martinez faced Josh Parisian at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs Ige on June 19,2021.

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

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

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

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Roque 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.