Full Name:

David Martinez

Age:

31

Where were you born:

Darwin NT

Where do you live:

Moffat Beach Caloundra On the Sunshine Coast

Which gym do you train out of:

Ignite Martial Arts & Vice Training Centre

Who are your coaches:

Ryan Dunstan, Ryan Doyle & Chris Jaffrey I also work with Steve and Elliott Compton and Dom Mar Fan

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

BJJ Black Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

All of them, Footy, Rugby, Cricket, Basketball and Athletics (track & field).

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

As a hobby in 2011 as a profession I turned Pro in 2018

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Probably the same as every other mma fighter ever haha Sparring of course, there’s nothing quite like punching someone in the face and vice versa.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

My ability to bounce back from adversity of any kind. You could say I’m hard headed haha

How would you describe your fighting style:

Annoying pressure…. I walk my opponents down, it’s suffocating to them.

What is your favourite sport and why:

Hmmm let me think…….. MMA of course, kinda self explanatory, its what I’m good at, or so people say.

Who is your favourite athlete:

GSP

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

GSP & Volk

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Immediate goal is always the opponent in front of me. Long term goals, to become the best undisputed lightweight in Australia and New Zealand and earn myself a contract on the world stage.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Excitement and lots of smiles, I absolutely love what I do and it is very hard for me not to smile before, during and after my fights. They can expect to see constant pressure and something new each fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I am not one for predicting fights however, I do feel my pressure style is a nightmare for anyone to deal with. I will as always look to take my opponent into very deep water and when the opportunity arises finish them.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to all my family, friends, coaches, team mates, sponsors and supporters for always having my back. I would never be able to do any of this without their support.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

@the_smiling_assassin_1

Watch David Martinez fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14