Will Martinez
Will Martinez (born August 31, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in Bellator's Featherweight division.
| Will Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Martinez Jr. August 31, 1980 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (145 lb) Lightweight (155 lb) |
| Reach | 66.0 in (168 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Team | Team Balance Martinez BJJ |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlos Machado[1] |
| Years active | 2008–2014 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Jesus Martinez, brother |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
In early 2011, Martinez opened his Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts and Muay Thai school, Martinez Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Philadelphia.[1]
He is also brother of fellow mixed martial artist Jesus Martinez.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Martinez started his professional career in 2009. He fought only for New Jersey and Pennsylvania-based promotions, as Ring of Combat and Locked in the Cage.
Bellator MMA
Martinez was expected to make his promotional debut against TUF 12 competitor Andy Main on April 13, 2012 at Bellator 65.[3] However, Martinez instead faced Terrell Hobbs at the same event. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.[4]
Martinez faced Casey Johnson on September 28, 2012 at Bellator 74. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.[5]
Martinez was expected to face Michael Phillips on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95. However, Phillips was replaced by Michael Hess due to undisclosed reasons.[6] He won via ground-and-pound knockout in the first round.[7]
Martinez faced Kevin Roddy on November 15, 2013 at Bellator 108. He won the fight via submission due to a rear-naked choke in round one.[8]
Martinez faced Goiti Yamauchi in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten featherweight tournament on February 28, 2014 at Bellator 110.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Martinez faced Desmond Green in the tournament semifinals at Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and later announced his retirement. [10]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 14 matches | 10 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–3–1 | Andres Jeudi | Decision (unanimous) | Matrix Fights 9 | December 5, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Loss | 9–3–1 | Desmond Green | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 114 | March 28, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | Bellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 9–2–1 | Goiti Yamauchi | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 110 | February 28, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinals. |
| Win | 8–2–1 | Kevin Roddy | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 108 | November 15, 2013 | 1 | 3:50 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 7–2–1 | Mervin Rodriguez | Submission (armbar) | Matrix Fights 8 | September 20, 2013 | 1 | 2:08 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | 150 lb catchweight bout.[11] |
| Win | 6–2–1 | Michael Hess | KO (punches) | Bellator 95 | April 4, 2013 | 1 | 4:15 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 5–2–1 | Casey Johnson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 74 | September 28, 2012 | 1 | 2:27 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Moved down to featherweight. |
| Win | 4–2–1 | Terrell Hobbs | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 65 | April 13, 2012 | 1 | 4:13 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–2–1 | Vamana Brown | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 6 | June 10, 2011 | 1 | 3:32 | Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 2–2–1 | Neil Johnson | KO (punch) | Locked in the Cage 6 | December 3, 2010 | 1 | 0:35 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 1–2–1 | Alexandre Bezerra | Submission (guillotine choke) | Locked in the Cage 4 | May 14, 2010 | 1 | 1:36 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 1–1–1 | Mitch Lyons | TKO (punches) | Matrix Fights 1 | February 27, 2010 | 2 | 3:52 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1–1 | Liam Kerrigan | Submission (kneebar) | Ring of Combat 27 | November 20, 2009 | 2 | 1:07 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Draw | 0–0–1 | Al Iaquinta | Draw (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 24 | April 17, 2009 | 3 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Iaquinta had one point deducted for fence grabbing.[12] |
References
- "William Martinez Jr". MartinezBJJ.com. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
- "Jesus Martinez fills in against Nah-Shon Burrell at Bellator 108". NJMMAnews.com. November 5, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Staff (April 10, 2012). "Main vs. Martinez, Barbosa vs. McCray among Bellator 65 confirmations". FCFighter.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Staff (April 13, 2012). "Bellator 65 results & play-by-play". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Brian Knapp (September 28, 2012). "Good, Zaromskis, Tsarev, Koreshkov advance to welterweight semifinals at Bellator 74". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Staff (April 3, 2013). "Bellator 95: Curran VS Shamhalaev – Bellator 95 fight card on Spike TV with FW and MW tournament finals". MMAmadman.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Brian Knapp (April 4, 2013). "Pat Curran chokes Shahbulat Shamhalaev unconscious, keeps featherweight crown at Bellator 95". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Brian Knapp (November 15, 2013). "'Rampage' Jackson wrecks Joey Beltran with last-second left hook at Bellator 108". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
- MMAjunkie.com staff (January 24, 2014). "Pairings revealed for featherweight-tourney opening round at Bellator 110". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- Jason Floyd (March 29, 2014). "Will Martinez announces retirement from MMA following Bellator 114". themmareport.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- "Will Martinez Jr. vs. Mervin Rodriguez: Matrix Fights 8". Tapology.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Jack Bratcher (April 17, 2009). "Sean Salmon dominates at "Ring of Combat XXIV"". ProMMAnow.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.