Alonzo Martinez
| Alonzo Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 22, 1984 Papillion, Nebraska, United States |
| Other names | Zo Diddy[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (145 lb) Lightweight (155 lb) Welterweight (170 lb) |
| Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Team | Premier Combat Center |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 71 |
| Wins | 46 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| By submission | 20 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Losses | 24 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 15 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Alonzo Martinez (born April 22, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. Alonzo has fought twice for Bellator Fighting Championships as a lightweight and once with Strikeforce as a welterweight (though it was contested at a 160 lb catchweight). Martinez has been an MMA fighter for over eleven years, with notable fights against Toby Imada, and UFC vets Estevan Payan, Yves Edwards, and Yaotzin Meza. He is also known for his submission expertise, with 22 of his 36 career wins coming by submission.
Mixed martial arts career
Martinez made his professional mixed martial arts debut on March 15, 2003, when he faced Demi Deeds at Gladiators 20. He lost the fight via first-round TKO.[2] Following the loss, Martinez would compile a record of 22–12–1, with wins over UFC veterans such as Luke Caudillo, Dustin Neace, and Waylon Lowe, before signing with Bellator in April 2009.
Bellator
Martinez made his Bellator debut on April 3, 2009, when he fought against Toby Imada at Bellator 1 in the quarterfinal of the first Bellator Fighting Championships Lightweight Tournament.[3] He lost his debut via rear-naked choke.
He returned to Bellator on May 15, 2009, facing Victor Meza at Bellator 7 in a non-tournament bout.[4] He won via rear-naked choke.
Strikeforce
Martinez had a one-fight stint for now-defunct promotion Strikeforce, facing Estevan Payan on January 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[5]
Bare-knuckle boxing
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Martinez made his debut with BKFC at BKFC Fight Night 8 on May 13, 2022 against Adalberto Serrano and won by knockout in the first round.[6]
Martinez next fought Jordan Christensen at BKFC 33 on November 18, 2022 and won by unanimous decision.[7]
Martinez fought Jeremy Sauceda at BKFC 43: Omaha on May 19, 2023 and won by technical knockout as a result of a corner stoppage.[8]
Martinez faced Stanislav Grosu at BKFC Fight Night 14 on May 17, 2024.[9] He lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.[10]
Martinez faced Kurtis Ellis on April 18, 2025 at BKFC Fight Night 24.[11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]
Martinez faced Zeb Vincent on August 8, 2026 at BKFC Fight Night 44.[13] He won the fight by knockout in the second round.[14]
Mixed martial arts record
| 71 matches | 46 wins | 24 losses |
| By knockout | 15 | 6 |
| By submission | 20 | 15 |
| By decision | 11 | 2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 46–24–1 | Zach Scroggin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FAC 31 | October 4, 2025 | 1 | 2:02 | Independence, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (177 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 46–23–1 | Mike Santiago | Submission (guillotine choke) | Final Fight Championship 37 | May 30, 2019 | 2 | 3:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 45–20–1 | Joey Munoz | Decision (unanimous) | Dynasty Combat Sports 44 | May 11, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 45–20–1 | Rocky Long | Submission (guillotine choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 44 | July 27, 2018 | 1 | 3:30 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 44–20–1 | Anthony Baccam | Decision (unanimous) | Victory FC: Fight Night Coco Key 2 | March 30, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 43–22–1 | Dan Moret | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Victory FC 59 | December 16, 2017 | 1 | 1:39 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 43–21–1 | Abdul-Rakhman Makhazhiev | Submission (triangle armbar) | ACB 69 | September 9, 2017 | 1 | 3:27 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| Win | 43–20–1 | Mike Plazola | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Victory FC 58 | July 22, 2017 | 1 | 3:47 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 42–20–1 | Doug Jenkins | TKO (injury) | Dynasty Combat Sports 34 | May 26, 2017 | 2 | 4:53 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | Won the vacant DCS Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 41–20–1 | Boimah Karmo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 29 | October 14, 2016 | 1 | 3:28 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 40–20–1 | Travis Perzynski | TKO (punches) | Fight Night at the Island: Saunders vs. Volkmann | September 9, 2016 | 2 | 2:21 | Welch, Minnesota, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 40–19–1 | Kevin Tjaden | KO (punch) | KOTC: Summer Smash | June 25, 2016 | 1 | 0:32 | Sloan, Iowa, United States | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 39–19–1 | Jarred Mercado | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Victory FC 47 | January 29, 2016 | 2 | 2:15 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (148 lb) bout; Martinez missed weight. |
| Loss | 39–18–1 | Salman Zhamaldaev | KO (punch) | WFCA 9 | October 4, 2015 | 1 | 0:48 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 39–17–1 | Cody Carrillo | Decision (unanimous) | Victory FC 46 | July 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 38–17–1 | Josh Huber | Decision (unanimous) | Victory FC 45 | April 4, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 37–17–1 | Chad Curry | TKO (punches) | Driller Promotions: Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 6 | December 20, 2014 | 2 | 2:40 | Shakopee, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 37–16–1 | Charlie DuBray | TKO (punches) | Dynasty Combat Sports 11 | December 5, 2014 | 1 | 1:26 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Return to Featherweight. For the vacant DCS Featherweight Championship. Martinez missed weight (152 lb) and was ineligible for the title. |
| Win | 36–16–1 | Will Shutt | Submission (guillotine choke) | Victory FC 43 | August 2, 2014 | 2 | 1:45 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 35–16–1 | Estevan Payan | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine | January 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 35–15–1 | Mario Ramos | Submission (verbal) | RFA 1 | December 16, 2011 | 1 | 0:20 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 34–15–1 | Charon Spain | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge 200 | November 23, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 33–15–1 | Porfirio Alves Jr. | Decision (unanimous) | Superior Cage Combat 3 | November 4, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 33–14–1 | Ryan Bixler | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cornhusker Fight Club 7 | October 28, 2011 | 1 | 2:26 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 32–14–1 | Ted Worthington | Decision (unanimous) | Disorderly Conduct 3 | August 19, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 31–14–1 | Abel Trujillo | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | Extreme Challenge 181 | April 15, 2011 | 1 | 3:30 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 30–14–1 | Aaron Derrow | Decision (majority) | Titan FC 17 | March 25, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Catchweight (163 lb) bout. |
| Win | 29–14–1 | Deryck Ripley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Titan FC 16 | January 28, 2011 | 2 | 2:19 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Win | 28–14–1 | Rod Montoya | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Extreme Challenge 162 | October 1, 2010 | 1 | 4:13 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 27–14–1 | Lloyd Woodard | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Extreme Challenge: High Stakes | July 16, 2010 | 1 | 4:15 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 27–13–1 | Travis Perzynski | Decision (unanimous) | Rochester Gladiators 2 | May 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 26–13–1 | Demi Deeds | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Fire 37 | March 5, 2010 | 1 | 4:54 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 25–13–1 | Paul Bird | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Midwest Cage 24 | January 16, 2010 | 1 | 3:44 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 24–13–1 | Ryan Williams | Decision (unanimous) | Adrenaline MMA 4 | September 18, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 23–13–1 | Victor Meza | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 7 | May 15, 2009 | 2 | 2:43 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 22–13–1 | Toby Imada | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 1 | April 3, 2009 | 1 | 3:26 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Draw | 22–12–1 | Joe Brammer | Draw | Glory FC 5 | November 22, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Alabama, United States | |
| Loss | 22–12 | Yaotzin Meza | Submission (guillotine choke) | Evolution MMA 1 | October 4, 2008 | 2 | 2:08 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 22–11 | Brandon Melendez | Submission (guillotine choke) | Victory FC 24 | July 26, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 21–11 | Ted Worthington | Decision (unanimous) | Victory FC 22 | February 29, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 20–11 | Yves Edwards | Submission (rear-naked choke) | HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon | December 15, 2007 | 2 | 3:04 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 20–10 | Ryan Roberts | Submission | Victory FC 20 | September 7, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 19–10 | Waylon Lowe | TKO (submission to punches) | Fightfest 12 | May 12, 2007 | 1 | 3:07 | Canton, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 18–10 | Dustin Neace | TKO (submission to punches) | Glory FC 1 | April 20, 2007 | 1 | 1:10 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 17–10 | John Owens | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Victory FC 18 | February 16, 2007 | 1 | 2:18 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 16–10 | Vadim Ivanov | TKO (punches) | Fightfest 10 | November 25, 2006 | 2 | 1:12 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 15–10 | Mike Bogner | Submission (triangle choke) | Fightfest 8 | October 20, 2006 | 1 | 4:20 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 14–10 | Luke Caudillo | Submission (guillotine choke) | Victory FC 16 | September 9, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 13–10 | Clay French | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Extreme Challenge 70 | August 26, 2006 | 1 | 3:34 | Hayward, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 13–9 | Alex Carter | Submission (neck crank) | Midwest Cage 4 | July 15, 2006 | 2 | 0:22 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 12–9 | Rocky Long | Decision (unanimous) | Diesel FC 1 | June 30, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 11–9 | Luke Caudillo | TKO (punches) | Victory FC 13 | May 13, 2006 | 2 | 4:59 | North Platte, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 11–8 | Mike Schoech | KO (knee) | All FC 6 | March 24, 2006 | N/A | N/A | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 10–8 | Kendrick Johnson | TKO (submission to punches) | Victory FC 12 | February 25, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 9–8 | Rob Marcks | TKO (punches) | All FC 5 | January 6, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 8–8 | Nathan Hardin | KO (punch) | All FC 4 | November 18, 2005 | 1 | 1:11 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 7–8 | Brian Dunn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | All FC 3 | September 24, 2005 | 1 | 2:45 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 6–8 | Alvin Robinson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Fire 19 | September 10, 2005 | 2 | 1:14 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 6–7 | Sean Huffman | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Victory FC 10 | August 6, 2005 | 1 | 4:48 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 5–7 | Hector Munoz | Submission (armbar) | Inferno Promotions: Meltdown 2 | July 22, 2005 | 1 | 0:43 | Plano, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 5–6 | Donnie Liles | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Fire 17 | June 18, 2005 | 1 | 4:17 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 5–5 | Nick Dolucre | TKO (punches) | All FC 2 | June 11, 2005 | 1 | 4:40 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 4–5 | Clay Guida | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Xtreme Kage Kombat: Des Moines | May 20, 2005 | 3 | 3:22 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 4–4 | Joe Mabin | TKO (submission to punches) | 1 | N/A | ||||
| Win | 3–4 | Rob Marcks | TKO (submission to punches) | All FC 1 | April 9, 2005 | N/A | N/A | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 2–4 | Jake Hudson | KO (punches) | Victory FC 9 | March 5, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Loss | 1–4 | Victor Moreno | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 57 | May 6, 2004 | 1 | 4:49 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 1–3 | Victor Moreno | N/A | Point of Impact 1 | March 26, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 1–2 | Jason Ireland | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Victory FC 6 | November 22, 2003 | 2 | 2:41 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Luke Caudillo | TKO (corner stoppage) | 3 | 2:32 | ||||
| Loss | 0–1 | Demi Deeds | TKO (punches) | Gladiators 20 | March 15, 2003 | 1 | 4:02 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Lightweight debut. |
Amateur mixed martial arts record
| 3 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2–0 (1) | Ali ILeiwi | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Fight Championship 1[15] | February 19, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Tyler, Texas, United States | |
| NC | 1–0 (1) | Demi Deeds | No Contest | THFC - Ground Zero 3 | May 16, 2003 | 3 | N/A | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Enoch Wilson | Submission (punches) | THFC - Ground Zero 2 | January 11, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | MMA debut (amateur) |
Bare-knuckle boxing record
| 6 matches | 5 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 5–1 | Zeb Vincent | KO | BKFC Fight Night Sturgis: Acheson vs. Jones | August 8, 2026 | 2 | 0:53 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Kurtis Ellis | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Edwards | April 18, 2025 | 5 | 2:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Stanislav Grosu | TKO | BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague | May 17, 2024 | 2 | 1:24 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Jeremy Sauceda | TKO (corner stoppage) | BKFC 43 | May 19, 2023 | 4 | 2:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jordan Christensen | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC 33 | November 18, 2022 | 5 | 2:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Adalberto Serrano | KO (punch) | BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Dyer | May 13, 2022 | 1 | 0:34 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
See also
References
- ↑ "Alonzo "Zo Diddy" Martinez - Sherdog Profile". sherdog.com. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Gladiators 20 Fight Card & Results". sherdog.com. March 15, 2003.
- ↑ "Toby Imada Rear Naked Chokes Alonzo Martinez Bellator 1 - MMA Submissions Gif". Mma-core.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-04. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
- ↑ "Jamie Varner vs. Alonzo Martinez headlines HDNet's Titan Fighting 20 on Sept. 23". MMAjunkie.com. 2011-08-24. Archived from the original on 2012-11-09. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
- ↑ Thomas, Luke (2012-01-07). "Strikeforce Results: Estevan Payan Abuses Alonzo Martinez Over Three Rounds - MMA Nation". Mma.sbnation.com. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
- ↑ "BKFC Fight Night 'Omaha' Results: Dyer Knocks Out Cochrane". Combat Press. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ↑ "BKFC 33 Results: Alexander Stops Beltran in Round 2". Combat Press. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
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- ↑ "BKFC Fight Night Omaha Results | BKFC". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ "BKFC FIGHT NIGHT OMAHA". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ↑ "BKFC Fight Night Omaha Results | BKFC". www.bkfc.com. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ↑ BKFC (2026-05-17). "BKFC Uruguay". bkfc.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Parviz Iskenderov (2026-08-08). "Bkfc Sturgis live results: Bryant Acheson KOs Mike Jones". fightmag.com. Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ↑ "Xtreme Fight Championship 1 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.