Will Martinez

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Will Martinez
BornWilliam Martinez Jr.
(1980-08-31) August 31, 1980 (age 43)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
TeamTeam Balance
Martinez BJJ
Rankblack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlos Machado [1]
Years active2008–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision2
Losses3
By submission2
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Notable relatives Jesus Martinez, brother
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Will Martinez (born August 31, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Featherweight division.

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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.

In 2012, Martinez signed with Bellator. [3]

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 matches10 wins3 losses
By knockout30
By submission52
By decision21
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win10–3–1Andres JeudiDecision (unanimous)Matrix Fights 9December 5, 201435:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss9–3–1 Desmond Green Decision (unanimous) Bellator 114 March 28, 201435:00 West Valley City, Utah, United StatesBellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win9–2–1 Goiti Yamauchi Decision (unanimous) Bellator 110 February 28, 201435:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesFeatherweight Tournament Quarterfinals.
Win8–2–1 Kevin Roddy Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 108 November 15, 201313:50 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win7–2–1Mervin RodriguezSubmission (armbar)Matrix Fights 8September 20, 201312:08 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States150 lb catchweight bout. [11]
Win6–2–1Michael HessKO (punches) Bellator 95 April 4, 201314:15 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–2–1Casey JohnsonSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 74 September 28, 201212:27 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesMoved down to featherweight.
Win4–2–1Terrell HobbsSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 65 April 13, 201214:13 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–2–1Vamana BrownSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 6June 10, 201113:32 Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Win2–2–1Neil JohnsonKO (punch)Locked in the Cage 6December 3, 201010:35 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss1–2–1 Alexandre Bezerra Submission (guillotine choke)Locked in the Cage 4May 14, 201011:36 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–1–1Mitch LyonsTKO (punches)Matrix Fights 1February 27, 201023:52 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss0–1–1Liam KerriganSubmission (kneebar)Ring of Combat 27November 20, 200921:07 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Draw0–0–1 Al Iaquinta Draw (unanimous)Ring of Combat 24April 17, 200934:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesIaquinta had one point deducted for fence grabbing. [12]

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  2. ↑ "Jesus Martinez fills in against Nah-Shon Burrell at Bellator 108". NJMMAnews.com. November 5, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  3. 1 2 Staff (April 10, 2012). "Main vs. Martinez, Barbosa vs. McCray among Bellator 65 confirmations". FCFighter.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  4. ↑ Staff (April 13, 2012). "Bellator 65 results & play-by-play". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
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