UFC
David Martinez
Career overview
David Martinez holds a professional record of 14-1-0 and competes as an Orthodox striker in the bantamweight division. The 26-year-old stands 5'5" with a 67-inch reach, operating as a volume striker who lands 4.82 strikes per minute with 46% accuracy while maintaining solid defensive metrics at 69% strike defense and perfect 100% takedown defense.
Martinez rarely initiates grappling exchanges, averaging just 0.60 takedowns per 15 minutes at 25% accuracy, and has not relied on submissions throughout his career. His recent form has been exceptional: he secured a first-round KO/TKO victory over Saimon Oliveira on March 29, 2025, followed by a unanimous decision win against Rob Font on September 13, 2025, and most recently defeated Marlon Vera via unanimous decision on February 28, 2026.
Earlier, he earned another unanimous decision over Xavier Franklin on October 1, 2024. With four consecutive victories and an undefeated recent stretch, Martinez has established himself as a consistent decision-maker who absorbs 2.90 strikes per minute—a manageable rate that reflects solid defensive positioning.
His next assignment will determine whether he can continue climbing the bantamweight rankings with his methodical, strike-based approach.