Jonathan Martinez
UFC 2018–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 80.0
Scouting report
Jonathan "Dragon" Martinez is among the few fighters in UFC history to finish multiple bouts via leg-kick technical knockout, part of a six-fight winning streak up the bantamweight rankings. Born in Los Angeles, California and fighting out of Factory X, Martinez stopped Cub Swanson and Adrian Yanez with southpaw kicks. His kicking is reflected in an 87 Kickboxing score, 87 Cardio, and 80 Overall rating.
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Martinez rebounded from a short-notice debut loss to Andre Soukhamthath with consecutive wins in 2019, outpointing Wuliji Buren and knocking out Liu Pingyuan with a knee in Sacramento at UFC Fight Night 155. His Muay Thai striking, low kicks, and distance control are reflected in an 78 Boxing and 82 Kickboxing score during this run through the ranks.
Between 2020 and 2021, Martinez earned three wins, over Frankie Saenz via TKO, Thomas Almeida by decision in Abu Dhabi, and Zviad Lazishvili, while suffering a knockout loss to Davey Grant at UFC Fight Night 187. His southpaw striking, body kicks, and kicking volume are captured in an 80 Boxing and 85 Kickboxing rating across these fights.
Martinez put together a six-fight winning streak between 2022 and 2023, stopping Cub Swanson and Adrian Yanez with leg kicks, before dropping a decision to Jose Aldo at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro. His low kicks, pressure footwork, and boxing combinations justify his 81 Boxing and 87 Kickboxing score throughout this streak.
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