Danny Martinez

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Danny Martinez
BornDaniel Eugene Martinez
(1985-06-14) June 14, 1985 (age 38)
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Other namesThe Gremlin
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight
Reach67 in (170 cm) [1]
Fighting out of San 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

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.

Contents

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 matches21 wins9 losses
By knockout90
By submission40
By decision89
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss21–9 Ali Bagautinov Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 76: Bagautinov vs. Martinez October 13, 201755:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Loss21–8 Hiromasa Ougikubo Decision (unanimous)Shooto – Professional Shooto 4/23April 23, 201735:00 Urayasu, Japan
Win21–7Darren MimaDecision (unanimous) ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson January 13, 201735:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win20–7Benjamin VinsonDecision (unanimous)Combate Americas – Combate OchoAugust 11, 201635:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win19–7 Richie Vaculik Decision (unanimous) UFC 193 November 15, 201535:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss18–7Sirwan KakaiDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero June 27, 201535:00 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Loss18–6 Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov June 7, 201435:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss18–5 Chris Cariaso Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 201435:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win18–4Ian Dela CuestaDecision (unanimous)Coalition of Combat: Free 4 AllDecember 1, 201235:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win17–4Richie BonafidiniTKO (punches)Xplode Fight Series: DisarmMarch 24, 201212:33 Valley Center, California, United States
Win16–4Nick BoydTKO (punches)Xplode Fight Series: Brutal ConductJanuary 21, 201211:49 Valley Center, California, United States
Win15–4Eduardo EspinosaDecision (unanimous)Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 9: They're BackMarch 26, 201135:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss14–4 Jussier Formiga Decision (unanimous)Tachi Palace Fights 7December 2, 201035:00 Lemoore, California, United StatesFlyweight debut.
Win14–3Nick HonsteinTKO (punches)King of Champions: Night of ChampionsJune 27, 200922:06 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss13–3 Joseph Benavidez Decision (unanimous) WEC 37 December 3, 200835:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–2Joey MarimbergaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Evolution MMAOctober 4, 200833:19 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win12–2Justin CruzTKO (doctor stoppage)Total Combat 31September 20, 200824:27 Yuma, Arizona, United States
Win11–2Felipe ChavezSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 113August 2, 200812:07 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss10–2Adrian WoolleyDecision (unanimous)TKO 34June 7, 200855:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFor the TKO Bantamweight Championship.
Win10-1Johan CroesTKO (punches)TKO 33April 18, 200833:00 Oranjestad, Aruba
Win9–1Justin GoodallKO (punches and elbows)Xtreme FC 3: Rage in the CageMarch 2, 200821:43 Tampa, Florida, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Loss8–1 Mark Hominick Decision (unanimous)TKO 31December 14, 200735:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win8–0Derithe HarperDecision (split)Rage in the Cage 102October 13, 200733:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win7–0Billy KiddSubmission (rear-naked choke)EC FightsSeptember 29, 20073N/A Monterrey, MexicoFeatherweight debut.
Win6–0Kavi CermakDecision (unanimous)Rage in the Cage 91February 24, 200733:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win5–0Yasha TabrizyTKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 89December 2, 200621:26 Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
Win4–0Daniel HinsenSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 88November 11, 200610:44 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win3–0Cameron MayerTKO (injury)Rage in the Cage 85August 5, 200623:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win2–0Greg SaenzDecision (split)Rage in the Cage 84July 1, 200633:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Tim GoodwinTKO (punches)Universal Fight Promotions: SupremacyJune 3, 200612:31 Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

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