David Martínez (fighter)
Mexican mixed martial artist and surgeon (born 1998)
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Miguel David Aceves Martínez (born August 3, 1998) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist and doctor[2] who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of June 20, 2026, he is #7 in the Meta UFC bantamweight rankings.[3]
August 3, 1998
Ecatepec de Morelos, State of Mexico, Mexico
Doctor
| David Martínez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Miguel David Aceves Martínez August 3, 1998 Ecatepec de Morelos, State of Mexico, Mexico |
| Other names | Black Spartan Doctor |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Fighting out of | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Team | Bonebreakers MMA |
| Rank | Black belt in Karate[1] Black belt in kickboxing[1] Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Melissa Martínez (sister) |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Early life
Martínez was born on August 3, 1998, in Ecatepec de Morelos, State of Mexico. However, due to the local insecurity, he moved to Mexico City as a child. In his teens, he became interested in mixed martial arts, joining the Bonebreakers MMA Team with his older sister, Melissa. David also holds a bachelor's degree, having studied medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Combate Americas/Global
In 2018, Martínez signed with Combate Americas, later renamed Combate Global.[5] There he suffered the first defeat of his career, at the hands of Gianni Vázquez on April 9, 2021 in Combate Global: Chairez vs. Monterroso.[6]
After Gustavo Lopez vacated his Bantamweight Championship, the promotion created a tournament to crown a new champion, with Martínez among the contenders. On May 29, 2021, Martínez defeated Alejandro González by first-round TKO in the quarterfinals, and then Alan Cantú by unanimous decision in the semifinals.
CG Bantamweight Championship
In the tournament final, held on the same date, he challenged then-bantamweight champion Francisco Rivera. With a knockout 17 seconds into the second round, Martínez became the bantamweight champion.[7]
In his first title defense, Martínez faced Arturo Vergara on May 27, 2022.[8] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[9]
Martínez faced Axel Osuna on October 7, 2022,[10] winning again by TKO to retain the title, this time in the fourth round.[11]
Martínez faced Jose Zarauz on May 28, 2023.[12] With an incredible roundhouse kick in the fourth round, he successfully retained the title for the third time.[13] He later left the company.[14]
Dana White's Contender Series
Martínez competed in Week 8 of Dana White's Contender Series Season 8 for a UFC contract, facing Xavier Franklin on October 1, 2024. He earned a unanimous decision victory and was one of five new signings to the promotion.[15]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Martínez made his UFC debut on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64, where he faced Saimon Oliveira. With a pair of knees and punches, he won the fight in the first round.[16] This victory earned him Performance of the Night honors.[17]
Martínez was scheduled to face Carlos Vera on September 13, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 259,[18] but the fight was canceled for unknown reasons, and his place was taken by Quang Le. However, this latter fight was also canceled due to Martínez being removed from the co-main event, where he will face Rob Font.[19] David won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]
Martínez faced Marlon Vera on February 28, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 268.[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[22]
Martínez was scheduled to face former UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger Umar Nurmagomedov on July 25, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 282.[23] However, Martínez withdrew from the bout due to an injury.[24]
Martínez faced Dan Ige on September 12, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 288.[25] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[26]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Saimon Oliveira[17]
- UFC.com Awards
- Combate Global
- Combate Global Bantamweight Championship (one time)
- Combate Global Bantamweight Tournament
Mixed martial arts record
| 16 matches | 15 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 15–1 | Dan Ige | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado | September 12, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Glendale, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 14–1 | Marlon Vera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh | February 28, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 13–1 | Rob Font | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva | September 13, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 12–1 | Saimon Oliveira | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg | March 29, 2025 | 1 | 4:38 | Mexico City, Mexico | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 11–1 | Xavier Franklin | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 74 | October 1, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Jose Zarauz | KO (spinning wheel kick) | Combate Global: Martínez vs. Zarauz | May 28, 2023 | 4 | 4:17 | Miami, Florida, United States | Defended the Combate Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–1 | Axel Osuna | TKO (punches) | Combate Global: Martínez vs. Osuna | October 7, 2022 | 4 | 4:14 | Miami, Florida, United States | Defended the Combate Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Arturo Vergara | TKO (punches) | Combate Global: Martínez vs. Vergara | May 27, 2022 | 1 | 2:08 | Miami, Florida, United States | Non-title bout. |
| Win | 7–1 | Francisco Rivera | KO (head kick and punches) | Combate Global: Bantamweight Tournament | May 29, 2021 | 2 | 0:17 | Miami, Florida, United States | Won the 2021 Combate Bantamweight Tournament and the vacant Combate Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | Alan Cantú | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | 2021 Combate Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal. | ||
| Win | 5–1 | Alejandro González | TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:50 | Miami, Florida, United States | 2021 Combate Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal. | ||
| Loss | 4–1 | Gianni Vázquez | Decision (split) | Combate Global: Cháirez vs. Monterroso | April 9, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | William Sánchez | TKO (punches) | Combate Americas 38 | March 31, 2019 | 1 | 0:56 | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 3–0 | Enrique Barragán | KO (punch) | Combate Americas 21 | April 20, 2018 | 1 | 1:10 | Monterrey, Mexico | |
| Win | 2–0 | Josue López | KO (punch) | Ultimate Combat Challenge 30 | July 23, 2016 | 1 | 2:50 | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| Win | 1–0 | Erick Espita Garcia | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Kombat 31 | February 20, 2016 | 2 | 2:11 | Mexico City, Mexico | Bantamweight debut. |
