Danny Martinez

Daniel Eugene Martinez (born June 14, 1985)[2] is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division of Taura MMA. A professional mixed martial artist since 2006, Martinez has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Absolute Championship Berkut.

Danny Martinez
BornDaniel Eugene Martinez
(1985-06-14) June 14, 1985
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Other namesThe Gremlin
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Reach67 in (170 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofSan Diego, California, United States
TeamAlliance MMA
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins21
By knockout9
By submission4
By decision8
Losses9
By decision9
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Biography

Education

Martinez wrestled at Marcos de Niza High School[3] and then attended Pima Community College where he wrestled and trained with the likes of Efrain Escudero, Jamie Varner, and Anthony Birchak.[4]

Early MMA career

A native Arizonan, Martinez began his mixed martial arts career in 2006, competing first at lightweight and then featherweight in regional promotions, primarily across the Southwestern United States. Martinez faced former UFC title challenger Mark Hominick in 2008, where Hominick defeated Martinez via unanimous decision. Martinez compiled a professional record of 11-2, before facing Joseph Benavidez in a bantamweight bout on December 3, 2008 at WEC 37.[5] Benavidez defeated Martinez via unanimous decision.

Over the next few years, Martinez dropped in weight class to the flyweight division, and also had a brief stint on The Ultimate Fighter 18. Martinez was defeated in an elimination bout by future finalist, Davey Grant.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On the heels of a 6-1 run for regional promotions, Martinez signed with the UFC in January 2014.[7] He made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement, filling in for Kyoji Horiguchi against Chris Cariaso on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169.[8] Cariaso defeated Martinez via unanimous decision.[9]

Martinez faced Scott Jorgensen on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42.[10] Jorgensen defeated Martinez via unanimous decision.[11] Their performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[12]

Martinez faced promotional newcomer Sirwan Kakai in a bantamweight bout on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70.[13] Martinez lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Martinez face Richie Vaculik on November 15, 2015 at UFC 193.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Absolute Championship Berkut

Martinez faced Darren Mima on January 13, 2017 at ACB 51.[17] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Amassing a record of 2–2 after his UFC release, Martinez signed a contract with Taura MMA.[18]

Championships and Accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
30 matches 21 wins 9 losses
By knockout 9 0
By submission 4 0
By decision 8 9
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 21–9 Ali Bagautinov Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 76: Bagautinov vs. Martinez October 13, 2017 5 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Loss 21–8 Hiromasa Ougikubo Decision (unanimous) Shooto - Professional Shooto 4/23 April 23, 2017 3 5:00 Urayasu, Japan
Win 21–7 Darren Mima Decision (unanimous) ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson January 13, 2017 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win 20–7 Benjamin Vinson Decision (unanimous) Combate Americas - Combate Ocho August 11, 2016 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 19–7 Richie Vaculik Decision (unanimous) UFC 193 November 15, 2015 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 18–7 Sirwan Kakai Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero June 27, 2015 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Bantamweight bout.
Loss 18–6 Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov June 7, 2014 3 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 18–5 Chris Cariaso Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 2014 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 18–4 Ian Dela Cuesta Decision (unanimous) Coalition of Combat: Free 4 All December 1, 2012 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 17–4 Richie Bonafidini TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Disarm March 24, 2012 1 2:33 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 16–4 Nick Boyd TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Brutal Conduct January 21, 2012 1 1:49 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 15–4 Eduardo Espinosa Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 9: They're Back March 26, 2011 3 5:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss 14–4 Jussier Formiga Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 7 December 2, 2010 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States Flyweight debut.
Win 14–3 Nick Honstein TKO (punches) King of Champions: Night of Champions June 27, 2009 2 2:06 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 13–3 Joseph Benavidez Decision (unanimous) WEC 37 December 3, 2008 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–2 Joey Marimberga Submission (rear-naked choke) Evolution MMA October 4, 2008 3 3:19 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 12–2 Justin Cruz TKO (doctor stoppage) Total Combat 31 September 20, 2008 2 4:27 Yuma, Arizona, United States
Win 11–2 Felipe Chavez Submission (guillotine choke) Rage in the Cage 113 August 2, 2008 1 2:07 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 10–2 Adrian Woolley Decision (unanimous) TKO 34 June 7, 2008 5 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada For the TKO Bantamweight Championship.
Win 10-1 Johan Croes TKO (punches) TKO 33 April 18, 2008 3 3:00 Oranjestad, Aruba
Win 9–1 Justin Goodall KO (punches and elbows) Xtreme FC 3: Rage in the Cage March 2, 2008 2 1:43 Tampa, Florida, United States Bantamweight debut.
Loss 8–1 Mark Hominick Decision (unanimous) TKO 31 December 14, 2007 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 8–0 Derithe Harper Decision (split) Rage in the Cage 102 October 13, 2007 3 3:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win 7–0 Billy Kidd Submission (rear-naked choke) EC Fights September 29, 2007 3 N/A Monterrey, Mexico Featherweight debut.
Win 6–0 Kavi Cermak Decision (unanimous) Rage in the Cage 91 February 24, 2007 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 5–0 Yasha Tabrizy TKO (punches) Rage in the Cage 89 December 2, 2006 2 1:26 Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
Win 4–0 Daniel Hinsen Submission (guillotine choke) Rage in the Cage 88 November 11, 2006 1 0:44 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win 3–0 Cameron Mayer TKO (injury) Rage in the Cage 85 August 5, 2006 2 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 2–0 Greg Saenz Decision (split) Rage in the Cage 84 July 1, 2006 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 1–0 Tim Goodwin TKO (punches) Universal Fight Promotions: Supremacy June 3, 2006 1 2:31 Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

See also

References
  1. "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Henderson vs. Khabilov". UFC.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  2. Mixed martial arts show results Date: December 3, 2008
  3. https://www.facebook.com/danny.martinez.338/about?section=edu_work
  4. "inspiration to Anthony B".
  5. Damon Martin (November 12, 2008). "Joseph Benavidez vs. Danny Martinez at WEC 37". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
  6. Staff (September 6, 2013). "TUF Season 18: Episode 1 Recap". scifighting.com. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  7. Zane Simon (January 19, 2014). "UFC signs TUF 18 fighter Danny Martinez". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  8. Damon Martin (January 19, 2014). "Martinez replaces Horiguchi, steps in to face Cariaso at UFC 169". msn.foxsports.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  9. Steven Marrocco (February 1, 2014). "UFC 169 results and photos: Chris Cariaso gets past Danny Martinez". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  10. Jesse Holland (2014-04-25). "Scott Jorgensen vs. Danny Martinez booked for June 7 in Albuquerque". mmammamania.com. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  11. Steven Marrocco (2014-06-07). "UFC Fight Night 42 results, photos: Scott Jorgensen hangs on to beat Danny Martinez". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  12. Staff (2014-06-08). "UFC Fight Night 42 Fighter Bonuses: Henderson, Hallmann, Jorgensen and Martinez Bank $50,000". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  13. Staff (2015-06-23). "Martinez vs. Kakai completes Saturday's nine-bout UFC Fight Night 70 card". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  14. Brent Brookhouse (2015-06-27). "UFC Fight Night 70 results: Sirwan Kakai shuts out Danny Martinez in debut". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
  15. Staff (2015-09-03). "UFC 193 adds Richie Vaculik vs. Danny Martinez". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
  16. Bren Brookhouse (2015-11-14). "UFC 193 results: Danny Martinez outworks Richie Vaculik to take unanimous decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
  17. http://acbmma.com/en/news/2017-first-events-acb-51-acb-52-8756_221
  18. Raphael Marinho (September 4, 2020). "Taura MMA assina com peso-galo Reginaldo Vieira, ex-UFC e campeão do TUF Brasil em 2015". Grupo Globo.
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