Introduction
Danny Martinez (born June 14, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's flyweight division. Martinez fights in flyweight division of the Absolute Championship Berkut.
Biography
Education
Martinez wrestled at Marcos de Niza High School and then attended Pima Community College where he wrestled and trained with the likes of Efrain Escudero, Jamie Varner, and Anthony Birchak.
Early MMA career
A native Arizonan, Montague began his mixed martial arts career in 2006, competing first at lightweight and then featherweight in regional promotions, primarily across the Southwestern United States. Martinez faced former UFC title challenger Mark Hominick in 2008, where Hominick defeated Martinez via unanimous decision. Martinez compiled a professional record of 11-2, before facing Joseph Benavidez in a bantamweight bout on December 3, 2008 at WEC 37. Benavidez defeated Martinez via unanimous decision.
Over the next few years, Martinez dropped in weight class to the flyweight division, and also had a brief stint on The Ultimate Fighter 18. Martinez was defeated in an elimination bout by future finalist, Davey Grant.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On the heels of a 6-1 run for regional promotions, Martinez signed with the UFC in January 2014. He made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement, filling in for Kyoji Horiguchi against Chris Cariaso on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169. Cariaso defeated Martinez via unanimous decision.
Martinez faced Scott Jorgensen on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42. Jorgensen defeated Martinez via unanimous decision. Their performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.
Martinez faced promotional newcomer Sirwan Kakai in a bantamweight bout on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70. Martinez lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Martinez face Richie Vaculik on November 15, 2015 at UFC 193. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Absolute Championship Berkut
Martinez faced Darren Mima on January 13, 2017 at ACB 51. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Championships and Accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 28 matches | 21 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 7 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 21–7 | Darren Mima | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 51 | January 13, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Irvine, California, United States | |
| Win | 20–7 | Benjamin Vinson | Decision (unanimous) | Combate Americas - Combate Ocho | August 11, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 19–7 | Richie Vaculik | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 193 | November 15, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Loss | 18–7 | Sirwan Kakai | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero | June 27, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
| Loss | 18–6 | Scott Jorgensen | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov | June 7, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 18–5 | Chris Cariaso | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169 | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 18–4 | Ian Dela Cuesta | Decision (unanimous) | Coalition of Combat: Free 4 All | December 1, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 17–4 | Richie Bonafidini | TKO (punches) | Xplode Fight Series: Disarm | March 24, 2012 | 1 | 2:33 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–4 | Nick Boyd | TKO (punches) | Xplode Fight Series: Brutal Conduct | January 21, 2012 | 1 | 1:49 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 | Eduardo Espinosa | Decision (unanimous) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 9: They're Back | March 26, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 14–4 | Jussier Formiga | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 7 | December 2, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 14–3 | Nick Honstein | TKO (punches) | King of Champions: Night of Champions | June 27, 2009 | 2 | 2:06 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 13–3 | Joseph Benavidez | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 37 | December 3, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 | Joey Marimberga | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Evolution MMA | October 4, 2008 | 3 | 3:19 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Justin Cruz | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Total Combat 31 | September 20, 2008 | 2 | 4:27 | Yuma, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Felipe Chavez | Submission (guillotine choke) | Rage in the Cage 113 | August 2, 2008 | 1 | 2:07 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Adrian Woolley | Decision (unanimous) | TKO 34 | June 7, 2008 | 5 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | For the TKO Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 10-1 | Johan Croes | TKO (punches) | TKO 33 | April 18, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Oranjestad, Aruba | |
| Win | 9–1 | Justin Goodall | KO (punches and elbows) | Xtreme FC 3: Rage in the Cage | March 2, 2008 | 2 | 1:43 | Tampa, Florida, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Loss | 8–1 | Mark Hominick | Decision (unanimous) | TKO 31 | December 14, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 8–0 | Derithe Harper | Decision (split) | Rage in the Cage 102 | October 13, 2007 | 3 | 3:00 | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Billy Kidd | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EC Fights | September 29, 2007 | 3 | N/A | Monterrey, Mexico | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 6–0 | Kavi Cermak | Decision (unanimous) | Rage in the Cage 91 | February 24, 2007 | 3 | 3:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Yasha Tabrizy | TKO (punches) | Rage in the Cage 89 | December 2, 2006 | 2 | 1:26 | Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Daniel Hinsen | Submission (guillotine choke) | Rage in the Cage 88 | November 11, 2006 | 1 | 0:44 | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Cameron Mayer | TKO (injury) | Rage in the Cage 85 | August 5, 2006 | 2 | 3:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Greg Saenz | Decision (split) | Rage in the Cage 84 | July 1, 2006 | 3 | 3:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Tim Goodwin | TKO (punches) | Universal Fight Promotions: Supermacy | June 3, 2006 | 1 | 2:31 | Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States |