Two-Division Eternal MMA Champion — David Martinez
David “The Smiling Assassin” Martinez is one of the most decorated fighters in Australian MMA history. With over 14 years in the sport, he has become only the second fighter in Eternal history to claim titles in two weight divisions.
Martinez’s journey began with a setback in his amateur debut against Tristan Murphy, but he quickly rebounded to rattle off nine straight wins — seven by submission. His professional career followed the same trajectory of resilience and growth. Wins over Peter Templer, Ethan Thomas, and UFC veteran Mike Wilkinson set the stage for his first title shot. In May 2019 at Eternal 45, he captured the Eternal lightweight championship by submitting Brentin Mumford in the first round.
Though he later lost the belt to Josh Togo, Martinez battled his way back, defeating names like Dimps Gillies, and Tim Schultz before reclaiming the lightweight title at Eternal 69 with a second-round rear-naked choke over rival Aidan Aguilera.
After a hard-fought loss in a rematch with Blake Donnelly, Martinez continued testing himself against elite opposition such as Kieran Joblin, Jack Becker, Wes Capper, and Luke Dally — sharpening his striking and showing his evolution as a fighter. Difficult weight cuts prompted a move to welterweight, where he proved immediately successful, submitting Brentin Mumford again at Eternal 90.
In February 2025, Martinez cemented his place in Eternal history by defeating Stephen “The Juggernaut” Costello at Eternal 92 to become a two-division champion. He followed that triumph at Eternal 98 with a dominant win over New Zealand’s Matt Vaile, solidifying his status as Australia’s pound-for-pound number one.
With his trademark smile and relentless fighting spirit, David Martinez has etched his name among the all-time greats of Eternal MMA.
Watch David Martinez’s fights on YouTube or UFC Fight Pass.
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