Roger Narvaez

Roger Narvaez (born September 9, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division.

Mixed martial arts career Narvaez began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2007 as a way to lose weight and to help keep in shape for his job as a firefighter. He began training in mixed martial arts in 2009, making his professional debut in 2011. Narvaez competed primarily in regional promotions across his native state of Texas where he compiled a record of 6 - 0 before signing with the UFC in the spring of 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Narvaez made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement in a light heavyweight bout against Patrick Cummins on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42, replacing an injured Francimar Barroso. Cummins won the fight via second round TKO.

Narvaez faced Luke Barnatt on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57. After a very even first two rounds, Narvaez had a huge third round, wobbling Barnatt with a head kick and then dropping him with a right hook. On the ground, Barnatt was able to survive several submission attempts. Narvaez won the bout via split decision.

Narvaez faced Elias Theodorou on March 14, 2015 at UFC 185. After a first round in which Narvaez seemed to control, Narvaez suffered a broken arm in the second round after an attempt to block a kick from Theodorou, and was stopped with a flurry of punches shortly thereafter. In turn, Narvaez was released from the promotion.

Professional grappling career Narvaez was booked to compete against Dan Manasoiu in the main event of Submission Hunter Pro 81 on January 22, 2023. Narvaez lost the match by submission, a rear-naked choke.

Narvaez will compete against Nonso Ebede in a superfight at Submission Hunter Pro 87 on October 15, 2023.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC.com Awards 2014: Ranked #10 Upset of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Ike Villanueva KO Fury FC 36

Robstown, Texas, United States Loss

Antonio Jones Decision (unanimous) Fury FC 17

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Juan Torres TKO (punches) Fury FC 14

San Antonio, Texas, United States Loss

Elias Theodorou TKO (punches) UFC 185

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Luke Barnatt Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson

Austin, Texas, United States Loss

Patrick Cummins TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Hayward Charles Decision (split) Legacy Fighting Championship 23

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Matt Jones TKO (punches) XCP - Rocks Extreme

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Win

Aaron Glynn Submission (rear-naked choke) XCP - Blood & Glory

Robstown, Texas, United States Win

Larry Hopkins Submission (armbar) UFP - Tournament of Warriors

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Win

Andrew Garza TKO (punches) STFC 19

McAllen, Texas, United States Win

Julio Villareal TKO (punches) STFC 17

Padre Island, Texas, United States