Henry Martinez

Henry Justin Martinez (born August 7, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Martinez formerly competed for the UFC and Bellator.

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship

Martinez was signed to the UFC and stepped in to fight Matthew Riddle at welterweight on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 after Riddle's original opponent Jorge Lopez was injured. He lost the fight via split decision.

Martinez faced Bernardo Magalhaes on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. He earned his first UFC victory via split decision.

Martinez was expected to face Daron Cruickshank on September 1, 2012 at UFC 151. However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Martinez/Cruickshank was rescheduled and took place on December 8, 2012 at UFC on Fox 5. Martinez lost the fight via KO in the second round. After this loss he was released from the UFC.

Personal life Martinez was arrested in Albuquerque September 9, 2016 for hit and run of a cyclist on the Pan American Freeway frontage road. He was stopped by a citizen and held at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. The dramatic scene was captured on video and shown by KRQE news in Albuquerque. Martinez drug the bicycle approximately a mile under his car until stopped by the good samaritan. Additionally, in 2018, Martinez pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance, and two counts of evading, resisting, or obstructing an officer according to New Mexico court records. This was for a separate incident. Mixed martial arts record Loss

Desmond Green TKO (Punches) NEF: Fight Night 7

Lewiston, Maine, United States For the NEF Lightweight Championship. Loss

Daron Cruickshank KO (head kick) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz

Seattle, Washington, United States Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Martinez missed weight. Win

Bernardo Magalhaes Decision (split) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall

Sunrise, Florida, United States Return to Lightweight. Loss

Matthew Riddle Decision (split) UFC 143

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Welterweight bout. Win

Ali Hanjani Submission (reverse triangle choke) JMMAS: Jackson's MMA Series 7

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Jake McKnight TKO (punches) UCS: Caged Combat 5

Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States Win

Dave Mazany Submission (rear naked choke) JMMAS: Jackson's MMA Series 5

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Ruben S. Gonzales TKO (punches) JMMAS: Jackson's MMA Series 2

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Loss

Wilson Reis Decision (unanimous) Bellator 2

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Featherweight bout. Win

Erick Fernandez Submission (rear naked choke) WP: Warpath

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Rocky Johnson Decision (unanimous) WFC: Armageddon

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Chris Cisneros Decision (unanimous) YTYT: Ground Um and Pound Um

Kona, Hawaii, United States Win

Jason Harris Submission (arm triangle choke) Knuckle Up Productions: Fight Night

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States