UFC"Dragon"Jonathan Martinez Record: 19-6-0
BantamweightRecord19-6-0
Age32
DivisionBantamweight · #72
Combat Edge Elo1678
Last fightNov 16 2024
Jonathan Martinez has a 19-6-0 professional record and is 32 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Factory X. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jonathan Martinez bio
Personal background
Jonathan Martinez is an American bantamweight fighter, nicknamed "Dragon," who competes in the UFC with a record of 19-6. Born on April 20, 1994, Martinez spent his early years before settling in Plainview, Texas, as a teenager, where he grew into the sport. He stands 5'7" with a 70" reach and is best known for his sharp, technical kickboxing. Martinez spent the prime of his career training at the respected Factory X Muay Thai in Colorado under head coach Marc Montoya, an environment that sharpened the precise, leg-kick-heavy striking that has become his trademark.
Path to the UFC
Martinez turned professional in 2015 and built his game on the Texas regional circuit, opening with a split-decision win over an undefeated CJ Vergara at Fury FC 3. An early setback came by disqualification against Matt Schnell in late 2015 on an illegal knee, but Martinez kept developing and earned his way to the UFC by 2018. His debut was a learning night – a unanimous-decision loss to Andre Soukhamthath at UFC Fight Night 138 – that set the stage for a long, steady climb.
Finding his footing
Martinez rebounded with a highlight-reel knee knockout of Pingyuan Liu in July 2019, then weathered an up-and-down stretch: a split-decision loss to Andre Ewell in February 2020 sandwiched between wins, including a TKO of Frankie Saenz and a decision over former prospect Thomas Almeida later that year. A knockout loss to Davey Grant in March 2021 was a hard night, but it proved to be a turning point.
Career-best run
From there, Martinez assembled the best stretch of his career. He outpointed the unbeaten Zviad Lazishvili in October 2021, then beat veterans Alejandro Perez and Vince Morales by decision in 2022. His signature wins came via his trademark leg kicks: he chopped down former featherweight contender Cub Swanson with a second-round TKO in October 2022, decisioned Said Nurmagomedov in March 2023, and stopped Adrian Yanez by leg-kick TKO that October to push a strong win streak. The momentum cooled in 2024 with unanimous-decision losses to MMA legend José Aldo at UFC 301 and to rising contender Marcus McGhee at UFC 309.
Fighting style
Martinez is one of the division's most refined strikers, a rangy kickboxer who breaks opponents down with a relentless body and leg-kick attack – the weapon that ended Cub Swanson and Adrian Yanez. Of his 19 wins, nine have come by knockout and eight by decision, a 58 percent finish rate that reflects both his power and his ability to bank rounds with volume. He is durable and tactically disciplined; his clearest path to defeat has been the judges, with four of his six losses coming by decision against high-level competition.
Career highlights
- Leg-kick artist — finished former contenders Cub Swanson and Adrian Yanez by TKO using his signature calf and leg kicks.
- Beat elite competition — defeated unbeaten prospect Zviad Lazishvili and former title challenger Thomas Almeida during his rise up the bantamweight ranks.
- Multi-fight win streak — strung together one of the better runs in the division between 2021 and 2023 before testing himself against legend José Aldo.
Career snapshot
Jonathan Martinez career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1678Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#603
Bantamweight#72of 176 active
Peak1720
Last move-16
Opponent quality1713avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1720 Elo after defeating Adrian Yanez (2023-10-14)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Recent Elo history
LossMarcus McGhee2024-11-16 | Decision (unanimous)-16LossJosé Aldo2024-05-05 | Decision - Unanimous-14LossJosé Aldo2024-05-04 | Decision (Unanimous)-12WinAdrian Yanez2023-10-14 | KO/TKO+19WinSaid Nurmagomedov2023-03-11 | Decision - Unanimous+20Jonathan Martinez quick answers
What is Jonathan Martinez's record?
Jonathan Martinez's professional MMA record is 19-6-0.
How old is Jonathan Martinez?
Jonathan Martinez is 32 years old.
What weight class is Jonathan Martinez?
Jonathan Martinez fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Jonathan Martinez?
Jonathan Martinez is 5'7" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Jonathan Martinez weigh?
Jonathan Martinez competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Jonathan Martinez's Combat Edge Elo?
Jonathan Martinez's Combat Edge Elo is 1678, with a peak Elo of 1720.
How strong is Jonathan Martinez's recent opposition?
Jonathan Martinez's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1713 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jonathan Martinez's last fight?
Jonathan Martinez's latest tracked pro fight was against Marcus McGhee at UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic on Nov 16 2024.
What is Jonathan Martinez's recent form?
Jonathan Martinez's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jonathan Martinez usually win?
Jonathan Martinez's 19 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 8 decisions, with 58% ending before the final bell.
9Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
8Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
4Loss by decision
Jonathan Martinez stats
Record : 19 / 6 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.44Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.09Fighter3.79Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
57%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.38Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
36%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
68%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.08Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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