Last fight
UFC 285
Martinez vs Saaiman
Mar. 4, 2023
Stats & Records
8
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Decision
5
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 270
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 552
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 2
- Takedowns Attempted
- 7
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Houston, United States
Trains at
Metro Fight Club
Fighting style
Karate
Age
27
Height
70.00
Weight
137.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 21, 2021
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
41.00
- Pro since 2016
- Has won nine of his last 12 and four of his last six
- Eight wins by KO, five in the first round
- Scored first round knockout win over DWCS vet Ricky Turcios in November 2018
UFC 285 (3/4/23) Martinez lost a three round majority decision to Cameron Saaiman
UFC Fight Night (10/15/22) Martinez won a three round split decision over Brandon Davis
UFC 271 (2/12/22) Martinez lost a three round unanimous decision to Ronnie Lawrence
UFC on ESPN (8/28/21) Martinez won a three round split decision over Guido Cannetti
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
Episode six (9/8/20) Martinez was submitted by Drako Rodriguez via triangle choke at 2:22 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training karate at the age of four. My parents wanted to keep me active.
What ranks and titles have you held? Karate black belt, purple belt BJJ
What was your job before you started fighting? Martial arts instructor
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Legacy bantamweight champ
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fury bantamweight champ
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Leg kicks
