Jesus Martinez (fighter) explained

Jesus Martinez
Other Names:Chavo
Birth Date:26 December 1983
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Weight:186lb
Weight Class:Middleweight (185 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach In:67.0
Fighting Out Of:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Team:Team Balance
Martinez BJJ
Rank: black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlos Machado
Years Active:2008–present
Mma Kowin:3
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:4
Mma Koloss:5
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:55554
Relatives:Will Martinez, brother[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5]

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).[6] Martinez was then expected to face Phil Baroni on May 2, 2014, at Bellator 118,[7] however the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons, and Martinez instead faced Ryan Caltaldi at the event. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[8]

Mixed martial arts record

|-| Loss| align=center| 9–6| LeVon Maynard| TKO (punches)| Matrix Fights 9| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:37| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–5| Ryan Caltaldi| Decision (unanimous)| Bellator 118| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 8–5| Nah-Shon Burrell| Decision (unanimous)| Bellator 108| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 8–4| George Sullivan| TKO (punches)| CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. Martinez| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:12| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–3| Chase Owens| KO (punches)| Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 22| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:04| Chester, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–3| Tiawan Howard| Submission (armbar)| Matrix Fights 7| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:10| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 6–3| Aung La Nsang| TKO (punches)| Bellator 68| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:36| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 6–2| Karl Amoussou| TKO (punches)| Bellator 59| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:20| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–1| Christopher Wing| KO (head kick)| Matrix Fights 4| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:16| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 5–1| Doug Gordon| TKO (punches)| Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 4| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:50| Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Chip Moraza-Pollard| Decision (unanimous)| KOTC: No Mercy| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Eddie Larrea| Decision (unanimous)| Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 2| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Cory Popanz| Submission (guillotine choke)| Locked in the Cage 4| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:23| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Dustin Carroll| TKO (punches)| Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:06| Aston, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Jim Tomczuk| Decision (unanimous)| Ring of Combat 27| | align=center| 3| align=center| 4:00| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jesus Martinez fills in against Nah-Shon Burrell at Bellator 108 . https://archive.today/20131115021932/http://njmmanews.com/jesus-martinez-fills-in-against-nah-shon-burrell-at-bellator-108/ . dead . November 15, 2013 . NJMMAnews.com . November 5, 2013 . November 14, 2013 .
  2. Web site: Karl Amoussou vs. Jesus Martinez among four Bellator 59 additions . https://archive.today/20131115022134/http://mmajunkie.com/2011/11/22/karl-amoussou-vs-jesus-martinez-among-four-bellator-59-additions/ . dead . November 15, 2013 . MMAjunkie.com . John Morgan . November 22, 2011 . November 14, 2013 .
  3. Web site: Dantas upends Vila in Bellator 59 bantamweight final. Sherdog.com. Brian Knapp. November 26, 2011. November 14, 2013.
  4. Web site: Daniel Straus dismisses Marlon Sandro, wins Bellator featherweight tournament. Sherdog.com. Brian Knapp. May 2012. November 14, 2013.
  5. Web site: Charlie Brenneman fight scrapped; George Sullivan keeps welterweight strap at CFFC 26. Sherdog.com. Lutfi Sariahmed. August 17, 2013. November 14, 2013.
  6. Web site: 'Rampage' Jackson wrecks Joey Beltran with last-second left hook at Bellator 108. Sherdog.com. Brian Knapp. November 15, 2013. November 16, 2013.
  7. Web site: Bellator signs New York Badass Phil Baroni for debut this spring. bloodyelbow.com. Zane Simon. March 13, 2014. June 20, 2014.
  8. Web site: Bellator 118 Preliminary Card Results. scifighting.com. SciFighting.com Staff. May 2, 2014. June 20, 2014.

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