Roger Narvaez

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

Roger Narvaez
Born	(1983-09-09) September 9, 1983 (age 41) Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Other names	Silverback
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division	Middleweight
Reach	79.0 in (201 cm)[1]
Style	Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out of	Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Team	Full Contact Fight Academy Paragon BJJ
Years active	2011-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	12
Wins	8
By knockout	4
By submission	2
By decision	2
Losses	4
By knockout	3
By decision	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.^[2]

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.^[3] Cummins won the fight via second round TKO.^[4]

Narvaez faced Luke Barnatt on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57.^[5] 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.^[6]

Narvaez faced Elias Theodorou on March 14, 2015 at UFC 185.^[7] 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.^[8] In turn, Narvaez was released from the promotion.^[9]

Professional grappling career

Narvaez was booked to compete against Dan Manasoiu in the main event of Submission Hunter Pro 81 on January 22, 2023.^[10] Narvaez lost the match by submission, a rear-naked choke.^[11]

Narvaez will compete against Nonso Ebede in a superfight at Submission Hunter Pro 87 on October 15, 2023.^[12]

Championships and accomplishments

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • UFC.com Awards
    • 2014: Ranked #10 Upset of the Year vs. Luke Barnatt^[13]

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

See also

• List of male mixed martial artists