Will Martinez

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.

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.

Bellator MMA Martinez was expected to make his promotional debut against TUF 12 competitor Andy Main on April 13, 2012, at Bellator 65.

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.

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. He won via ground-and-pound knockout in the first round.

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.

Martinez faced Goiti Yamauchi in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten featherweight tournament on February 28, 2014, at Bellator 110. 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.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Andres Jeudi Decision (unanimous) Matrix Fights 9

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Desmond Green Decision (unanimous) Bellator 114

West Valley City, Utah, United States Win

Goiti Yamauchi Decision (unanimous) Bellator 110

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Kevin Roddy Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 108

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Mervin Rodriguez Submission (armbar) Matrix Fights 8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Michael Hess KO (punches) Bellator 95

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Casey Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 74

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Terrell Hobbs Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 65

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Vamana Brown Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 6

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Neil Johnson KO (punch) Locked in the Cage 6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Alexandre Bezerra Submission (guillotine choke) Locked in the Cage 4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Mitch Lyons TKO (punches) Matrix Fights 1

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Liam Kerrigan Submission (kneebar) Ring of Combat 27

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Draw

Al Iaquinta Draw (unanimous) Ring of Combat 24

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States