Jonathan Martinez (born April 20, 1994) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Martinez currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Martinez from a Salvadoran mother and Mexican father was born and grew up in California and moved with his family to Plainview, Texas, at the age of 13.[3] At the age of 14, his father took him to Taekwondo class to learn discipline, which eventually led to mixed martial arts training.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Martinez started his professional MMA career since 2014. He amassed a record of 9–1 prior to being signed by UFC.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Martinez made his UFC debut on October 27, 2018 on UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith, replacing an injured Gavin Tucker against Andre Soukhamthath.[8] After getting knocked down multiple times, Martinez lost the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Martinez's next fight came on February 9, 2019 at UFC 234 against Wuliji Buren.[10] Martinez won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Martinez faced Liu Pingyuan on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd.[12] He won the fight via knockout in round three.[13] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[14]

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Martinez faced Andre Ewell on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247.[15][16] He lost the fight via split decision.[17] Right after the bout, Martinez signed a new contract with the promotion.[18]

Martinez faced Frankie Saenz on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[19] At the weigh-ins, Martinez weighed in at 140.5 pounds, four and a half pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at a catchweight and he was fined 30 percent of his purse, which went to Saenz.[20] After knocking Saenz down multiple times, Martinez won the fight via TKO in the third round.[21]

Martinez faced Thomas Almeida on October 18, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 180.[22] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Martinez faced Davey Grant on March 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 187.[24] Despite knocking Grant down in the first round, Martinez ultimately lost the fight via knockout in round two.[25]

Martinez was scheduled to face Nathaniel Wood on September 4, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 191.[26] However, Wood was removed from the bout in mid-August for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Marcelo Rojo.[27] At the weigh-ins, Martinez weighed in at 138 pounds, two pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout was scrapped after Martinez withdrew due to complications from the weight cut.[28]

Martinez was scheduled to face Aaron Phillips, replacing Kris Moutinho on October 23, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 196.[29] However, Philips withdrew from the bout due to illness[30] and was replaced by Zviad Lazishvili.[31] Martinez won the fight via unanimous decision.[32]

Martinez faced Alejandro Pérez on February 26, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 202.[33] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[34]

Martinez faced Vince Morales on May 21, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 206.[35] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[36]

Martinez faced Cub Swanson on October 15, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 212.[37] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[38] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[39]

Martinez faced Said Nurmagomedov on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[40] 13 out of 17 media outlets scored the bout as a victory for Nurmagomedov.[41]

Martinez faced Adrian Yañez on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.[42] He won the fight via TKO in round two.[43][44] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[45]

Martinez faced José Aldo on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[46] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[47]

Martinez faced Marcus McGhee on November 16, 2024 at UFC 309.[48] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[49]

Personal life

Jonathan and his wife Amber have three children.[3][50]

Championships and awards

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches 19 wins 6 losses
By knockout 9 1
By submission 2 0
By decision 8 4
By disqualification 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 19–6 Marcus McGhee Decision (unanimous) UFC 309 November 16, 2024 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 19–5 José Aldo Decision (unanimous) UFC 301 May 4, 2024 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 19–4 Adrian Yañez TKO (leg kick) UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza October 14, 2023 2 2:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 18–4 Said Nurmagomedov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili March 11, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–4 Cub Swanson TKO (leg kick) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo October 15, 2022 2 4:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 16–4 Vince Morales Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira May 21, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–4 Alejandro Pérez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green February 26, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 14–4 Zviad Lazishvili Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori October 23, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–4 Davey Grant KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad March 13, 2021 2 3:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–3 Thomas Almeida Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie October 18, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Featherweight bout.
Win 12–3 Frankie Saenz TKO (knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan August 1, 2020 3 0:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (140.5 lb) bout; Martinez missed weight.
Loss 11–3 Andre Ewell Decision (split) UFC 247 February 8, 2020 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 11–2 Liu Pingyuan KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd July 13, 2019 3 3:53 Sacramento, California, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 10–2 Wuliji Buren Decision (unanimous) UFC 234 February 9, 2019 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 9–2 Andre Soukhamthath Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith October 27, 2018 3 5:00 Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Win 9–1 Randy Hinds Submission (armbar) FFL: Fist Fight Night 2 September 30, 2017 1 0:56 Amarillo, Texas, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 8–1 Jesse Cruz Submission (armbar) Combate Americas: Road to the Championship 3 April 18, 2016 1 2:17 Los Angeles, California, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Loss 7–1 Matt Schnell DQ (illegal knee) Legacy FC 49 December 4, 2015 2 2:21 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States Flyweight bout.
Win 7–0 Ryan Hollis Decision (unanimous) GCS 3: Hub City Havoc April 25, 2015 3 5:00 Lubbock, Texas, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 6–0 C.J. Vergara Decision (split) Fury FC 3 January 24, 2015 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States Flyweight bout.
Win 5–0 Xavier Siller TKO (punches) XFL: Rage on the River 5 November 15, 2014 2 1:03 Grant, Oklahoma, United States Won the XFL Bantamweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Adrian Hudson TKO (punches) XFL: Rage on the River 4 July 27, 2014 5 1:01 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 3–0 Micah Stockton TKO (punches) XFL: Rage on the River 3 April 18, 2014 3 0:44 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Won the XFL Flyweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Marshon Ball KO (flying knee) Rumble Time Promotions: Destruction March 14, 2014 1 1:23 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win 1–0 Archie Lowe KO (flying knee) C3 Fights: Border Wars 2014 February 8, 2014 2 2:21 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States

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See also

References

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