Career
He was signed with Bellator Fighting Championships, where he competed in their featherweight division. Early career
Martinez made his professional Mobile Marketing Association debut in January 2008 and has made a name for himself fighting mainly in the West Coast region. Before signing with Bellator, he amassed an impressive record of 9 wins and 2 losses.
Bellator Fighting Championships
Martinez made his Bellator debut at Bellator 50 in September 2011, where he defeated Brian van Hoven by decision.
In the fall of 2012, Martinez entered as a participant in the Bellator Featherweight Tournament. He faced Nazareno Malegarie in the opening round at Bellator 76.
Martinez eventually faced Shahbulat Shamhalaev in the finals of the Season Seven Featherweight Tournament on February 21, 2013 at Bellator 90. Despite winning the first round, Martinez lost the fight via knock out in the second round.
Martinez had his retirement fight at Bellator 114 on March 28th where he defeated Edson Berto by unanimous decision.
Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Season 7 Featherweight Tournament Runner-Up.
