Full Name:
David Martinez
Age:
32
Where were you born:
Darwin, NT
Where do you live:
Buderim, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Which gym do you train out of:
Team Compton Training Centre
Who are your coaches:
Ryan Doyle & Steve Compton
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
BJJ Black Belt – 1st degree
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
All of them — footy, cricket, rugby, basketball and athletics (track & field)
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started as a hobby in 2011, turned pro in 2018.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring, of course. 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 — 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 for them.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA, of course. It’s 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 — to become the best undisputed fighter in Australia & 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, so it’s impossible for me not to smile. Fans can expect to see me bring something new every time I step in the cage, plus the usual suffocating pressure.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I never predict the outcome of my fights, but my pressure is a nightmare to deal with. I always look to take my opponents into deep water — and if an opportunity arises, finish them.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to my wife, family, friends, coaches, teammates and sponsors. Thank you to the fans that always show up.
Instagram:
@davidmartinezmma
Watch David Martinez fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13
