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Estevan Martinez-Garcia is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Lucas Rocha and a representative of the ZR Team in the sport’s global circuit, who worked extensively with the Lopez Brothers (Kalo and Kale) prior to his time with coach Rocha. Estevan Martinez first made waves as a black belt while competing in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation league, where he earned 2 American Nationals titles (Gi and No-Gi) in his debut year, later conquering a Pan American gold medal (2021) in No-Gi.

Estevan Martinez Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Estevan G Martinez-Garcia

Nickname: Martinez’s social media tags and brand name is “Giant Slayer”. This is due to Estevan’s willingness to compete in the open weight division, despite being a rooster-weight athlete.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr > Jose Olimpio > Lucas Rocha > Estevan Martinez

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2021)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2021)
  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals NOGI (2020)
  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2020)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2022)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 2nd Place AJP Grand Slam, LA (2017 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2019 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2016 brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and Absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Blitz Guard Passing

Weight Division: Peso Galo (127.0 lbs / 57,50 kg)

Team/Association: ZR Team

Estevan Martinez Biography

Estevan Martinez was born on March 28, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

At the age of 14, Estevan decided to apply for his high school’s wrestling team, competing plenty during a 4 year period for said team. Shortly after graduating from high school (2011), one of Martinez’s wrestling buddies asked him to tag along to a jiu-jitsu class at a local club. Although unfamiliar with the sport, Estevan accepted.

After an initial interaction with the sport, and particularly after learning of BJJ’s strong tournament scene, Estevan became increasingly devoted to submission-grappling. Starting out in jiu-jitsu with coaches Kalo and Kale Lopez, Estevan made waves in the local circuit while climbing the rankings of the martial art up until his brown belt.

Even though he allocated all his resources to the sport, Estevan was not achieving the results he aspired for at an international level. The lengthy, expensive trips to compete in California and the fact that he trained in a smaller team were strong reasons for Martinez to decide on making a switch to a bigger training hub. The opportunity to move out of Albuquerque came by in 2017, through one of Estevan’s friends, Mike Medina. Mike trained at the US Headquarters of the ZR Team with 3 athletes greatly admired by Martinez, namely Lucas Rocha, Diego Ramalho, and Gabriel Sousa. Medina offered the young athlete a chance to come to California and train with the team, an proposal accepted by Estevan.

Estevan Martinez trained under Lucas for three years earning my black belt on June 1, 2019, after a bronze medal at the IBJJF World Championships that year.

Estevan Martinez Grappling Record

53 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    5 (9%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    1 (2%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    39 (74%)
  • BY DECISION
    6 (11%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY EBI/OT
    2 (4%)

39 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
RNC
28
11
#86e620
Armbar
26
10
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
10
4
#d1212a
Crucifix choke
10
4
#fad11b
Reverse omoplata
5
2
#f58822
Short choke
5
2
#224aba
Armlock
3
1
#ff9124
Calf crusher
3
1
#bf1f6c
Inside heel hook
3
1
#22c9a5
Kimura
3
1
#fad223
Bulldog choke
3
1
#03861f
Arm in Ezekiel
3
1
39
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
51 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    25 (49%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (12%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    10 (20%)
  • BY DECISION
    8 (16%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY EBI/OT
    2 (4%)

10 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
RNC
30
3
#86e620
Kimura
10
1
#5AD3D1
Triangle
10
1
#d1212a
Armbar
10
1
#fad11b
Botinha
10
1
#f58822
Arm in Ezekiel
10
1
#224aba
Buggy choke
10
1
#ff9124
Katagatame
10
1
10
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Estevan Martinez Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
21667Kalel SantosLPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam LA56KGF2019
23510Pedro SerranoPedro SerranoLPointsSan Jose Open64KGSF2020
24030Jonas AndradeJonas AndradeLPts: 1x0Grand Slam MIA56KGRR2020
24031Jonas AndradeJonas AndradeLPts: 6x0Grand Slam MIA56KGRR2020
24626Gabriel AlmeidaGabriel AlmeidaLPts: 20x0American NatsABS8F2020
24665Jackson DouglasJackson DouglasLKimuraAmerican NGNABSR12020
25005Horlando MonteiroHorlando MonteiroLTriangleOrlando OpenABS4F2020
25480Junny OcasioJunny OcasioLReferee DecisionOrlando NGO61KGF2021
25505Pedro PalharesLPts: 4x2Orlando NGOABS4F2021
25785Rehan MuttalibLPts: 4x2Charleston OpenABS4F2021
25879Joshua BacallaoLPts: 6x2Houston NGOABS4F2021
26275Yago SouzaYago SouzaLArmbarMemphis OpenABSSF2021
26581Andre PorfirioAndre PorfirioLPts: 8x0Atlanta OpenABS4F2021
26605Damion OrandayDamion OrandayLPts: 2x0Atlanta NGOABS4F2021
27057Oliver TazaOliver TazaLPts: 22x5Orlando NGOABSSF2021
27069Roiter LimaRoiter LimaLPts: 2x0Phoenix Open56KGF2021
27087Lucas NoratLucas NoratLPts: 27x0Phoenix OpenABS4F2021
27091Chris FisherLPts: 4x0Phoenix NGO61KGF2021
27243Keith KrikorianKeith KrikorianLEBI/OTEmerald City65KG4F2021
27560Roiter LimaRoiter LimaLPts: 2x2, AdvPan American58KG4F2021
28175Bebeto OliveiraLPts: 36x0Charlotte Open64KGF2021
28190Jonathan SatavaJonathan SatavaLPts: 14x0Charlotte OpenABSR12021
28212Brian GiorgioBrian GiorgioLPts: 4x0NoGi WorldsABSR12021
28481Damion AndersonLN/AWNO 1070KGSPF2021
28746Aaron WilsonLPoints3CG Underdogs84KGR12021
28842Cole AbateCole AbateLPts: 3x0ADCC EC Trials66KG4F2021
29461Josh GuerraLBotinhaWorld Champ.ABSR12021
29482Thalison SoaresThalison SoaresLArm in EzekielWorld Champ.57KGR12021
29855Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciLReferee DecisionWNO 1161KGSPF2022
30746Lucas PinheiroLucas PinheiroLReferee DecisionF2W 195N/ASPF2022
31256Enderson DiasEnderson DiasLPts: 10x0Charleston OpenABSR12022
31307Vagner RochaVagner RochaLRNCCharleston NGOABSF2022
31558Mauricio GomezLPts: 3x0ADCC WC Trials66KG8F2022
31624Anderson MunisAnderson MunisLPointsPan AmericanABSR12022
31647Thalison SoaresThalison SoaresLPts: 0x0, AdvPan American57KGSF2022
32615Gavin CorbeLPts: 2x0Toro CupN/ASPF2022
32890Anthony ValdezLBuggy chokeSurvivor 2ABSRR2022
33752Manuel RibamarManuel RibamarLRNCAustin SMOABSSF2022
34266Diogo ReisDiogo ReisLReferee DecisionWNO 14NASPF2022
34963Osamah AlmarwaiOsamah AlmarwaiLKatagatameADCC Vegas60KG8F2022
36888Roiter LimaRoiter LimaLPts: 6x6, AdvNoGi Worlds55KGSF2022
38480Cory WalkerCory WalkerLPts: 4x2Pan American58KGR12023
41482Everton SouzaEverton SouzaLReferee DecisionF2W 234NASPF2023
42713Frank CespedesFrank CespedesLReferee DecisionEUG JJBNASPF2023
43440Chris TranChris TranLPts: 4x4, AdvNoGi Pan55KGSF2023
44727Tadiyah DanforthTadiyah DanforthLReferee DecisionF2W 239NASPF2023
45741R. LafeverLReferee DecisionWNO 2170KGSPF2023
45753Lucas CastroLPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi World55KGR12023
46635A. DegraffLEBI/OTBattle OT PromoNASPF2024
48208T. DePriestLPts: 3x0ADCC WC Trials66KGR22024
51455B. GeorgeLRNCADCC OrlandoABS4F2024
23533Zachary leCatesWRNCSan Jose NGO73KGF2020
24572Jorge VasquezWChoke from backAmerican Nats57KG4F2020
24574Henrique RossiWChoke from backAmerican Nats57KGF2020
24636David ZennarioWArmbarAmerican NGN54KGSF2020
24637Lee RosenfieldWArmbarAmerican NGN54KGF2020
25479Rashawn KershawWArmbarOrlando NGO61KGSF2021
25501Charles McGuireWCalf crusherOrlando NGOABSR12021
26104Keneth NakagawaWReverse omoplataNoGi Pan Am.55KG4F2021
26108Santos RiveraWPts: 2x0NoGi Pan Am.55KGSF2021
26110Roiter LimaRoiter LimaWInside heel hookNoGi Pan Am.55KGF2021
26263Octavio FloresWChoke from backMemphis Open64KGF2021
26274Octavio FloresWArmbarMemphis OpenABS4F2021
26283Jurgens JansenWRNCMemphis NGOABSSF2021
26588Lee RosenfieldWArmbarAtlanta NGO61KGF2021
27054Ricky SemigliaWPts: 9x4Orlando NGOABS4F2021
27237Cameron MelottWEBI/OTEmerald City65KGR12021
28174Gabriel FernandesWChoke from backCharlotte Open64KGSF2021
28201Marko OikarainenWRNCCharlotte NGO61KGF2021
28237Henrique RossiWArmbarNoGi Worlds55KG4F2021
28239Lee RosenfieldWShort chokeNoGi Worlds55KGSF2021
28241Roiter LimaRoiter LimaWRNCNoGi Worlds55KGF2021
28802Jerico FrenchWKimuraADCC EC Trials66KGR12021
28814Tomas GarciaWShort chokeADCC EC Trials66KGR22021
28828Frank RosenthalFrank RosenthalWPts: 3x0ADCC EC Trials66KGR32021
28836Fabio RamirezWReferee DecisionADCC EC Trials66KGR42021
29333Sam MicaleWReferee DecisionHudson ValleyN/AR12021
29334Louis SalomonWRNCHudson ValleyN/A4F2021
29335Billy PedroWArmbarHudson ValleyN/ASF2021
29336Bryce LaymeWRNCHudson ValleyN/AF2021
29834Eric NaplesWEBI/OTEmerald CityN/ASPF2021
30709Tadiyah DanforthTadiyah DanforthWPts: 0x0, AdvMiami WO57KGSF2022
30711Kevin MartincowskiWCrucifix chokeMiami WO57KGF2022
31305Gialyson FreitasWArmbarCharleston NGOABSSF2022
31513James ZengWBulldog chokeADCC WC Trials66KGR12022
31528Raul RosasWPts: 3x0ADCC WC Trials66KGR22022
31543Caleb TackettWCrucifix chokeADCC WC Trials66KGR32022
31640Tadiyah DanfortWCrucifix chokePan American57KGR12022
31643Kevin MartincowskiWArmbarPan American57KG4F2022
31848Manny VasquezWReferee DecisionHudson ValleyN/ASPF2022
32616Manny VazquezWReferee DecisionHudson Valley70KGSPF2022
32891John BattleD---Survivor 2ABSRR2022
33724Gregory HernandezWArm in EzekielAustin SMO57KGSF2022
33726Henrique RossiWArmbarAustin SMO57KGF2022
33750Theodore SandersWCrucifix chokeAustin SMOABS4F2022
34961Yianni MarinisWReferee DecisionADCC Vegas60KGR12022
36884Tadiyah DanforthTadiyah DanforthWReferee DecisionNoGi Worlds55KG4F2022
46918Luca NegroWRNCADCC ACity60KG4F2024
46919S. MicaleWRNCADCC ACity60KGSF2024
46920I. FernandezWRNCADCC ACity60KGF2024
48207Josh BakerWReverse omoplataADCC WC Trials66KGR12024
51372L. NguyenWRNCADCC Orlando60KG4F2024
51373Charles MuxoWArmlockADCC Orlando60KGSF2024
51374M. SadiqWRNCADCC Orlando60KGF2024
51451B. MillerWPts: 2x0ADCC OrlandoABSR12024
Roberto Jimenez BJJ Attacking The Back

One Comment

  • Henry says:

    Hey Estevan Martinez-Garcia I met you at IHOP in Greenville North Carolina on January 16th 2022. Nice talking to you

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