Jesus Martinez (fighter)

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Jesus Martinez
Born (1983-12-26) December 26, 1983 (age 41)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Other namesChavo
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach67.0 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
TeamTeam Balance
Martinez BJJ
Rank black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlos Machado
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins9
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision4
Losses6
By knockout5
By decision1
Other information
Notable relatives Will Martinez, brother [1]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jesus Martinez (born December 26, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's welterweight division.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Martinez started his professional career in 2009. He fought mainly for New Jersey and Pennsylvania-based promotions as Ring of Combat and Xtreme Fight Events.

In 2011, with a record of six victories and only one loss, Martinez signed with Bellator. [2]

Bellator MMA

Martinez made his promotional debut against Karl Amoussou on November 26, 2011, at Bellator 59. Martinez lost via TKO in the first round. [3]

Martinez faced Aung La Nsang on May 11, 2012, at Bellator 68. Despite being dropped with a right hand early, Nsang was able to recover and defeat Martinez via TKO still in the first round. [4]

Cage Fury Fighting Championships

Martinez faced George Sullivan on August 17, 2013, at CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. Martinez for the CFFC welterweight title. He lost via TKO in the second round. [5]

Bellator return

Martinez replaced Dante Rivera against Nah-Shon Burrell on November 15, 2013, at Bellator 108. [1] He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 29–28). [6] Martinez was then expected to face Phil Baroni on May 2, 2014, at Bellator 118, [7] however the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons, and Martinez instead faced Ryan Caltaldi at the event. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [8]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches9 wins6 losses
By knockout35
By submission20
By decision41
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–6LeVon MaynardTKO (punches)Matrix Fights 9December 5, 201424:37 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win9–5Ryan CaltaldiDecision (unanimous) Bellator 118 May 2, 201435:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States187 catchweight bout
Loss8–5 Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 108 November 15, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States180 lb catchweight bout. [9]
Loss8–4George SullivanTKO (punches)CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. MartinezAugust 17, 201323:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor CFFC welterweight title.
Win8–3Chase OwensKO (punches)Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 22April 6, 201311:04 Chester, Pennsylvania, United States180 lb catchweight bout. [10]
Win7–3Tiawan HowardSubmission (armbar)Matrix Fights 7October 26, 201213:10 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss6–3 Aung La Nsang TKO (punches) Bellator 68 May 11, 201210:36 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States175 lb catchweight bout. [11]
Loss6–2 Karl Amoussou TKO (punches) Bellator 59 November 26, 201112:20 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States175 lb catchweight bout. [12]
Win6–1Christopher WingKO (head kick)Matrix Fights 4April 22, 201121:16 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss5–1Doug GordonTKO (punches)Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 4December 10, 201010:50 Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, United StatesFor XFE welterweight title. [13]
Win5–0Chip Moraza-PollardDecision (unanimous) KOTC: No Mercy September 17, 201035:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win4–0Eddie LarreaDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 2June 19, 201035:00 Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States
Win3–0Cory PopanzSubmission (guillotine choke)Locked in the Cage 4May 14, 201010:23 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win2–0Dustin CarrollTKO (punches)Xtreme Fight Events: Cage WarsMarch 27, 201011:06 Aston, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–0Jim TomczukDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 27November 20, 200934:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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  2. ↑ John Morgan (November 22, 2011). "Karl Amoussou vs. Jesus Martinez among four Bellator 59 additions". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
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