# 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 vs. Luke Barnatt

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 12 matches | 8 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 3 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 8-4 | Ike Villanueva | KO | Fury FC 36 | August 30, 2019 | 1 | 0:28 | Robstown, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 8-3 | Antonio Jones | Decision (unanimous) | Fury FC 17 | June 10, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Juan Torres | TKO (punches) | Fury FC 14 | November 19, 2016 | 2 | 3:56 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Elias Theodorou | TKO (punches) | UFC 185 | March 14, 2015 | 2 | 4:07 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Luke Barnatt | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Patrick Cummins | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov | June 7, 2014 | 2 | 2:28 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Light Heavyweight bout. |
| Win | 6–0 | Hayward Charles | Decision (split) | Legacy Fighting Championship 23 | September 13, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Matt Jones | TKO (punches) | XCP - Rocks Extreme | March 23, 2013 | 1 | 2:45 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Aaron Glynn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | XCP - Blood & Glory | August 25, 2012 | 1 | 2:59 | Robstown, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Larry Hopkins | Submission (armbar) | UFP - Tournament of Warriors | June 30, 2012 | 1 | 2:39 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Andrew Garza | TKO (punches) | STFC 19 | March 2, 2012 | 2 | 2:56 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Julio Villareal | TKO (punches) | STFC 17 | October 15, 2011 | 1 | 1:39 | Padre Island, Texas, United States | |