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Jesus Martinez (fighter)

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Not to be confused with Jesús Martínez (boxer).
Jesus Martinez
Born (1983-12-26) December 26, 1983 (age 40)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Other namesChavo
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st)
DivisionMiddleweight (185 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach67.0 in (170 cm)
Fighting out ofPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
TeamTeam Balance
Martinez BJJ
Rank  black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlos Machado
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins9
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision4
Losses6
By knockout5
By decision1
Notable relativesWill Martinez, brother[1]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jesus Martinez (born December 26, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's welterweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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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

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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.[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

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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

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Martinez replaced Dante Rivera against Nah-Shon Burrell on November 15, 2013, at Bellator 108.[1] 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

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Professional record breakdown
15 matches 9 wins 6 losses
By knockout 3 5
By submission 2 0
By decision 4 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–6 LeVon Maynard TKO (punches) Matrix Fights 9 December 5, 2014 2 4:37 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 9–5 Ryan Caltaldi Decision (unanimous) Bellator 118 May 2, 2014 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 187 catchweight bout
Loss 8–5 Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 108 November 15, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 180 lb catchweight bout.[9]
Loss 8–4 George Sullivan TKO (punches) CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. Martinez August 17, 2013 2 3:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States For CFFC welterweight title.
Win 8–3 Chase Owens KO (punches) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 22 April 6, 2013 1 1:04 Chester, Pennsylvania, United States 180 lb catchweight bout.[10]
Win 7–3 Tiawan Howard Submission (armbar) Matrix Fights 7 October 26, 2012 1 3:10 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 6–3 Aung La Nsang TKO (punches) Bellator 68 May 11, 2012 1 0:36 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 175 lb catchweight bout.[11]
Loss 6–2 Karl Amoussou TKO (punches) Bellator 59 November 26, 2011 1 2:20 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 175 lb catchweight bout.[12]
Win 6–1 Christopher Wing KO (head kick) Matrix Fights 4 April 22, 2011 2 1:16 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 5–1 Doug Gordon TKO (punches) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 4 December 10, 2010 1 0:50 Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, United States For XFE welterweight title.[13]
Win 5–0 Chip Moraza-Pollard Decision (unanimous) KOTC: No Mercy September 17, 2010 3 5:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win 4–0 Eddie Larrea Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 2 June 19, 2010 3 5:00 Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 3–0 Cory Popanz Submission (guillotine choke) Locked in the Cage 4 May 14, 2010 1 0:23 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 2–0 Dustin Carroll TKO (punches) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars March 27, 2010 1 1:06 Aston, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 1–0 Jim Tomczuk Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 27 November 20, 2009 3 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jesus Martinez fills in against Nah-Shon Burrell at Bellator 108". NJMMAnews.com. November 5, 2013. Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  2. ^ John Morgan (November 22, 2011). "Karl Amoussou vs. Jesus Martinez among four Bellator 59 additions". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  3. ^ Brian Knapp (November 26, 2011). "Dantas upends Vila in Bellator 59 bantamweight final". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  4. ^ Brian Knapp (May 2012). "Daniel Straus dismisses Marlon Sandro, wins Bellator featherweight tournament". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  5. ^ Lutfi Sariahmed (August 17, 2013). "Charlie Brenneman fight scrapped; George Sullivan keeps welterweight strap at CFFC 26". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  6. ^ Brian Knapp (November 15, 2013). "'Rampage' Jackson wrecks Joey Beltran with last-second left hook at Bellator 108". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  7. ^ Zane Simon (March 13, 2014). "Bellator signs New York Badass Phil Baroni for debut this spring". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  8. ^ SciFighting.com Staff (May 2, 2014). "Bellator 118 Preliminary Card Results". scifighting.com. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  9. ^ Staff (November 14, 2013). "Bellator 108 weigh-in results: 'Rampage'-Beltran set, heavyweight title fight official". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  10. ^ "Jesus Martinez vs. Chase Owens: XFE 22". Tapology.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  11. ^ Staff (May 10, 2012). "Bellator 68 weigh-in results: co-headlining tourney fighters on weight". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  12. ^ "Bellator 59 weigh-in results". Bellator.com. November 26, 2011. Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  13. ^ "XFE: Cage Wars 4 official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
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