Will Martinez

For other people with similar names, see William Martinez.
Will Martinez
BornWilliam Martinez Jr.
(1980-08-31) August 31, 1980 (age 44)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out ofPhiladelphia, 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 relativesJesus 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.

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 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

  1. ^ a b "William Martinez Jr". MartinezBJJ.com. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  2. ^ "Jesus Martinez fills in against Nah-Shon Burrell at Bellator 108". NJMMAnews.com. November 5, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  3. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ Brian Knapp (September 28, 2012). "Good, Zaromskis, Tsarev, Koreshkov advance to welterweight semifinals at Bellator 74". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Brian Knapp (April 4, 2013). "Pat Curran chokes Shahbulat Shamhalaev unconscious, keeps featherweight crown at Bellator 95". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  8. ^ Brian Knapp (November 15, 2013). "'Rampage' Jackson wrecks Joey Beltran with last-second left hook at Bellator 108". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  9. ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (January 24, 2014). "Pairings revealed for featherweight-tourney opening round at Bellator 110". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  10. ^ Jason Floyd (March 29, 2014). "Will Martinez announces retirement from MMA following Bellator 114". themmareport.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  11. ^ "Will Martinez Jr. vs. Mervin Rodriguez: Matrix Fights 8". Tapology.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  12. ^ Jack Bratcher (April 17, 2009). "Sean Salmon dominates at "Ring of Combat XXIV"". ProMMAnow.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.