About Jesus Martinez
Born 1983. Jesus Martinez is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Jesus Martinez (born December 26, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's welterweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career Martinez started his professional career in 2009. He fought mainly for New Jersey and Pennsylvania-based promotions as Ring of Combat and Xtreme Fight Events.
In 2011, with a record of six victories and only one loss, Martinez signed with Bellator.
Bellator MMA Martinez made his promotional debut against Karl Amoussou on November 26, 2011, at Bellator 59. Martinez lost via TKO in the first round.
Martinez faced Aung La Nsang on May 11, 2012, at Bellator 68. Despite being dropped with a right hand early, Nsang was able to recover and defeat Martinez via TKO still in the first round.
Cage Fury Fighting Championships Martinez faced George Sullivan on August 17, 2013, at CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. Martinez for the CFFC welterweight title. He lost via TKO in the second round.
Bellator return Martinez replaced Dante Rivera against Nah-Shon Burrell on November 15, 2013, at Bellator 108. Martinez was then expected to face Phil Baroni on May 2, 2014, at Bellator 118, however the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons, and Martinez instead faced Ryan Caltaldi at the event. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record Loss
LeVon Maynard TKO (punches) Matrix Fights 9
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win
Ryan Caltaldi Decision (unanimous) Bellator 118
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss
Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 108
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss
George Sullivan TKO (punches) CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. Martinez
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win
Chase Owens KO (punches) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 22
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Win
Tiawan Howard Submission (armbar) Matrix Fights 7
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss
Aung La Nsang TKO (punches) Bellator 68
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss
Karl Amoussou TKO (punches) Bellator 59
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win
Christopher Wing KO (head kick) Matrix Fights 4
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss
Doug Gordon TKO (punches) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 4
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, United States Win
Chip Moraza-Pollard Decision (unanimous) KOTC: No Mercy
Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Win
Eddie Larrea Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 2
Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States Win
Cory Popanz Submission (guillotine choke) Locked in the Cage 4
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win
Dustin Carroll TKO (punches) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars
Aston, Pennsylvania, United States Win
Jim Tomczuk Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 27
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jesus Martinez?
mixed martial artist
When was Jesus Martinez born?
Jesus Martinez was born on 26 December 1983 in Philadelphia.
What is Jesus Martinez's occupation?
Jesus Martinez is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is Jesus Martinez?
Jesus Martinez is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jesus Martinez (fighter)
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