Melissa Martinez • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC on ESPN(7/12/25) Martinez was stopped by Fatima Kline via strikes at 2:36 of the third round
• UFC Fight Night(10/19/24) Martinez won a three round unanimous decision over Alice Ardelean
• UFC 279(9/10/22): Martinez lost a three round unanimous decision to Elise Reed

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2016

Five wins by KO

Three first-round finishes

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?:

ANSWER: My parents started in Toshinkai karate, where I started because of their inspiration, and in MMA I started because of the inspiration of my brother David Martinez, who trains with the Bonebreakers team.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: I have a Combate Global belt at 115 pounds in MMA and I'm a world champion kickboxer (Wako 2021).

Q: Do you have any heroes?:

ANSWER: My parents and my brother, and if I can mention heroes of mythology, I feel admiration for the Amazons.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: At this moment in my life, it is the most important achievement, for we have fought for many years.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: Yes, I finished my degree in food chemistry from the Autonomous University of Mexico.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I taught martial arts classes and helped my parents at the academy.

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Armbar