Fighter

David Martinez

"The Smiling Assassin"

17-6-0#8Bantamweight★ 1bonus Mexico

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Amateur MMA 9-1-1

NEXT FIGHT

vs Dan Ige

UFCNoche UFC: Rodriguez vs Silva·Saturday, September 12, 2026

David Martinez holds a professional MMA record of 17-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 26 bouts on record. David Martinez has won 20 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, David Martinez lands 4.82 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.60 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 16, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, PFL.

Profile

Height: 5'5"165 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1998-08-03
Age: 28
Nationality: Mexico
Birthplace: Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power93

Punch speed96

Kick speed97

Accuracy96

Takedowns96

Ground striking65

Submissions94

Chin79

Body strength82

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.82per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.90per min

69% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.60per 15 min

25% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

David Martinez has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1

★ POTNvs Saimon Oliveira · UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs ErcegMar 29, 2025

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what David Martinez earns per fight.

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Upcoming

UFCNoche UFC: Rodriguez vs SilvaSep 12, 2026
vs Dan IgeBantamweight

Career history

WIN
vs Giannis Bachar
PFLPFL Belfast: Kelly vs. Wilson· Apr 16, 2026· Middleweight· 16-6 vs 9-3
SUB
R2 · 0:52
WIN
vs Marlon Vera
UFCUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh· Feb 28, 2026· Bantamweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rob Font
UFCNoche UFC: Lopes vs Silva· Sep 13, 2025· Bantamweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Matt Vaile×2Title bout · Title win #2
Eternal MMA 98· Sep 13, 2025· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 14-5
TKO
R5 · 4:37
WIN
vs Saimon Oliveira
UFCUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Erceg· Mar 29, 2025· Bantamweight
TKO
R1 · 4:38
POTN
WIN
vs Stephen Costello
Eternal MMA 92· Feb 8, 2025· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 5-2
SUB
R3 · 3:45
WIN
vs Brentin Mumford
Eternal MMA 90· Nov 29, 2024· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 11-8
SUB
R1 · 2:53
WIN
vs Luke Dally
Eternal MMA 88· Sep 14, 2024· Lightweight· 12-6 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Wes Capper
Eternal MMA 85· Jun 8, 2024· Lightweight· 11-6 vs 5-2
UD
LOSS
vs Murad Guseinov
BRAVE CF 76· Nov 25, 2023· Super Lightweight· 11-5 vs 6-0
SUB
R1 · 3:41
WIN
vs Jack Becker
Eternal MMA 78· Sep 8, 2023· Lightweight· 10-5 vs 10-3
SD
WIN
vs Kieran Joblin
Eternal MMA 77· Jul 1, 2023· Lightweight· 9-5 vs 24-13
UD
LOSS
vs Blake Donnelly
Eternal MMA 74· Mar 18, 2023· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 6-1
TKO
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Aidan Aguilera
Eternal MMA 69· Sep 16, 2022· Lightweight· 8-4 vs 9-5
SUB
R2 · 1:46
WIN
vs Tim Schultz
Eternal MMA 65· May 7, 2022· Lightweight· 7-4 vs 2-0
SUB
R2 · 2:58
LOSS
vs Tristan Murphy
Eternal MMA 63· Nov 20, 2021· Catchweight· 7-3 vs 5-6
SUB
R1 · 1:21
WIN
vs Dimps Gillies
Eternal MMA 61· Sep 11, 2021· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 5-3
UD
LOSS
vs Dan Hill
Eternal MMA 54· Oct 31, 2020· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 3-0
UD
LOSS
vs Blake Donnelly
Australian FC 23· Dec 1, 2019· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 3-0
TKO
R3 · 4:36
LOSS
vs Josh Togo
Eternal MMA 49· Nov 1, 2019· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 6-3
UD
WIN
vs Sam Flint×1Title bout · Title win #1
Coastal Combat 6· Sep 7, 2019· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 2-0
UD
WIN
vs Brentin Mumford
Eternal MMA 45· May 25, 2019· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 10-6
SUB
R1 · 3:27
WIN
vs Mike Wilkinson
Eternal MMA 42· Mar 23, 2019· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 9-4
SUB
R3 · 4:17
WIN
vs Iain Blade
Coastal Combat 5· Feb 23, 2019· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-3
TKO
WIN
vs Ethan Thomas
XFC 37: Small vs. Bradney· Nov 2, 2018· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-0
SD
WIN
vs Peter Templer
Coastal Combat 4· Sep 8, 2018· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R2 · 2:05

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

David Martinez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #8 Bantamweight
Meta rank: #7 Bantamweight
Peak: #8 Bantamweight
First ranked: Sep 16, 2025
Times ranked: 40

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1789▲8
Peak: 1789Apr 16, 2026
Rated fights: 38

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Frequently asked questions

When does David Martinez fight next?

David Martinez fights Dan Ige on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Noche UFC: Rodriguez vs Silva.

What is David Martinez's record?

David Martinez's professional MMA record is 17-6-0.

Who is David Martinez fighting next?

David Martinez's next opponent is Dan Ige at Noche UFC: Rodriguez vs Silva.

Who did David Martinez fight last?

David Martinez most recently fought Giannis Bachar at PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. Wilson on Thursday, April 16, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does David Martinez fight in?

David Martinez fights at Bantamweight.

Is David Martinez ranked in the UFC?

David Martinez is currently ranked #8 in the UFC Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does David Martinez have?

David Martinez has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has David Martinez won?

David Martinez has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is David Martinez?

David Martinez is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does David Martinez weigh?

David Martinez weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is David Martinez's reach?

David Martinez has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is David Martinez?

David Martinez is 28 years old (born Aug 3, 1998).

Where is David Martinez from?

David Martinez is from Mexico.

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