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Tale of the Tape
Age
27
Height
5' 5"
Reach
66"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Mexico
Key Stats
94%
Win Rate
67%
Finish Rate
10
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
4
Title Fight Wins
16
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
At #8 in the bantamweight rankings, David Martinez — "Black Spartan" to fight fans — is past the "prospect" stage. This is contender territory, and every fight from here is a title eliminator in disguise.
This is power striking with numbers behind it — 10 KO/TKO wins, 4.82 significant strikes landed per minute. Opponents don't get outpointed so much as dismantled.
The form line is loud: 5 straight wins, the latest over Marlon Vera (Decision - Unanimous). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
Recent Fights
Dan Ige
Decision · Sep 12, 2026
Marlon Vera
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 1, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Rob Font
Decision - Unanimous · Sep 13, 2025
Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva
Saimon Oliveira
KO/TKO (Knee) R1 · Mar 29, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg
Xavier Franklin
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 2, 2024
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 8, Week 8
Latest / David Martinez News
Olascuaga Signs With Matchroom, Faces Olympian Martinez on Nov 14
The WBO flyweight champ (12-1, 9 KO) makes his promotional debut against unbeaten Colombian Yuberjen Martinez (7-0, 7 KO) on the Pacheco-Fulghum card.
Oct 13, 2026
David Martinez Welcomes Dan Ige to 135 With a Promise to Brawl
Riding a 10-fight win streak at 14-1, Mexico's Martinez meets Ige on his bantamweight debut at Noche UFC in Glendale on Sept. 12.
Sep 10, 2026
Lester Martinez Eyes Canelo and Mbilli After 10th-Round KO
The unbeaten WBC interim champ says both fights are coming after stopping Luka Plantic. Canelo-Mbilli lands October 31 in Riyadh.
Aug 31, 2026