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.
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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 Louisiana 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 versus
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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Martinez was then expected to face Philosophy 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.
