Will Martinez
| Will Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Martinez Jr. August 31, 1980 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 | |
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
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
Bellator 108. He won the fight via submission due to a rear-naked choke in round one.[8]
Martinez faced
Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and later announced his retirement. [10]
Mixed martial arts record
| 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
|
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| Loss | 1–2–1 | Alexandre Bezerra | Submission (guillotine choke) | Locked in the Cage 4 | May 14, 2010 | 1 | 1:36 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
|
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| Win | 1–1–1 | Mitch Lyons | TKO (punches) | Matrix Fights 1 | February 27, 2010 | 2 | 3:52 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
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| 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
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b 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.