Henry Martinez (fighter)

Henry Justin Martinez (born August 7, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Martinez formerly competed for the UFC and Bellator.

Henry Martinez
Born (1983-08-07) August 7, 1983
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Other namesSicario
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight152.3 lb (69.1 kg; 10.88 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico United States
TeamJackson's Mixed Martial Arts
TrainerGreg Jackson
Years active2006-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision3
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Martinez was signed to the UFC and stepped in to fight Matthew Riddle at welterweight on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 after Riddle's original opponent Jorge Lopez was injured.[1] He lost the fight via split decision.

Martinez faced Bernardo Magalhaes on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3.[2] He earned his first UFC victory via split decision.

Martinez was expected to face Daron Cruickshank on September 1, 2012 at UFC 151.[3] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Martinez/Cruickshank was rescheduled and took place on December 8, 2012 at UFC on Fox 5.[4] Martinez lost the fight via KO in the second round. After this loss he was released from the UFC.[5]

Personal life

Martinez was arrested in Albuquerque September 9, 2016 for hit and run of a cyclist on the Pan American Freeway frontage road. He was stopped by a citizen and held at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. The dramatic scene was captured on video and shown by KRQE news in Albuquerque. Martinez drug the bicycle approximately a mile under his car until stopped by the good samaritan.[6]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
12 matches 9 wins 3 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 4 0
By decision 3 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–4 Desmond Green TKO (Punches) NEF: Fight Night 7 May 16, 2013 2 1:50 Lewiston, Maine, United States For the NEF Lightweight Championship.
Loss 9–3 Daron Cruickshank KO (head kick) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz December 8, 2012 2 2:57 Seattle, Washington, United States Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Martinez missed weight.
Win 9–2 Bernardo Magalhaes Decision (split) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall June 8, 2012 3 5:00 Sunrise, Florida, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 8–2 Matthew Riddle Decision (split) UFC 143 February 4, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 8–1 Ali Hanjani Submission (reverse triangle choke) JMMAS: Jackson's MMA Series 7 January 21, 2012 2 3:44 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 7–1 Jake McKnight TKO (punches) UCS: Caged Combat 5 December 9, 2011 1 3:43 Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States
Win 6–1 Dave Mazany Submission (rear naked choke) JMMAS: Jackson's MMA Series 5 July 9, 2011 1 1:17 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 5–1 Ruben S. Gonzales TKO (punches) JMMAS: Jackson's MMA Series 2 September 4, 2010 3 1:34 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 4–1 Wilson Reis Decision (unanimous) Bellator 2 April 10, 2009 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 4–0 Erick Fernandez Submission (rear naked choke) WP: Warpath September 27, 2008 2 2:38 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 3–0 Rocky Johnson Decision (unanimous) WFC: Armageddon April 12, 2008 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 2–0 Chris Cisneros Decision (unanimous) YTYT: Ground Um and Pound Um April 21, 2007 2 5:00 Kona, Hawaii, United States
Win 1–0 Jason Harris Submission (arm triangle choke) Knuckle Up Productions: Fight Night August 4, 2006 1 1:58 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

References
  1. "Jorge Lopez out at UFC 143, Matt Riddle now meets Henry Martinez". mmajunkie.com. January 29, 2012.
  2. "Bernardo Magalhaes says he's fighting Henry Martinez at UFC on FX 3". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  3. "Martinez vs. Cruickshank added to UFC 151". MMAJunkie.com. July 20, 2012. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  4. "Cruickshank-Martinez moved from scrapped UFC 151 to UFC on FOX 5". mmajunkie.com. August 27, 2012. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012.
  5. Mookie Alexander (January 18, 2013). "UFC releases nine fighters from their roster, including Chad Griggs, Jeff Hougland, and Marcus LeVesseur". bloodyelbow.com.
  6. http://krqe.com/2016/09/09/video-shows-armed-man-hold-hit-and-run-suspect-at-gunpoint/
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