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.

Alonzo Martinez
Born (1984-04-22) April 22, 1984 (age 40)
Papillion, Nebraska, United States
Other namesZo Diddy[1]
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionFeatherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofOmaha, Nebraska, United States
TeamPremier Combat Center
Years active2003–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total63
Wins40
By knockout9
By submission22
By decision9
Losses22
By knockout6
By submission13
By decision2
Unknown1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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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

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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

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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

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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Martinez made his debut with BKFC at BKFC Fight Night: Omaha on May 13, 2022 against Adalberto Serrano and won by knockout in the first round.[6]

Martinez next fought Jordan Christensen at BKFC 33: Omaha 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: Omaha on May 17, 2024.[9] He lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.[10]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
63 matches 40 wins 22 losses
By knockout 9 6
By submission 22 13
By decision 9 2
Unknown 0 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 40–22–1 Dan Moret Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 59: Stots vs. Berdon December 16, 2017 1 1:39 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 40–21–1 Abdul-Rakhman Makhazhiev Submission (triangle choke) ACB 69: Young Eagles 22 September 9, 2017 1 3:27 Almaty, Kazakhstan
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
Win 40–19–1 Kevin Tjaden KO (punch) KOTC: Summer Smash June 25, 2016 1 0:32 Sloan, Iowa, United States
Loss 39–19–1 Jarred Mercado Submission (rear-naked choke) Victory Fighting Championship 47 January 29, 2016 2 2:15 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 39–18–1 Salman Zhamaldaev KO (punch) WFCA 9: Grozny Battle October 4, 2015 1 0:48 Grozny, Russia
Win 39–17–1 Cody Carrillo Decision (unanimous) VFC: Victory Fighting Championship 46 July 25, 2015 3 5:00 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Win 38–17–1 Josh Huber Decision (unanimous) VFC: Victory Fighting Championship 45 April 4, 2015 3 5:00 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Loss 37–17–1 Chad Curry TKO (punches) SEG: Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 6 December 20, 2014 2 2:40 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Win 37–16–1 Charlie DuBray TKO (punches) DCS 11: Seasons Beatings 2014 December 5, 2014 1 1:26 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Won the DCS Featherweight Championship.
Win 36–16–1 Will Shutt Submission (guillotine choke) VFC 43: Neer vs. Coyle August 2, 2014 2 1:45 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
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 lbs) bout
Win 35–15–1 Mario Ramos Submission (verbal) RFA 1: Elliot vs. Pulver December 16, 2011 1 0:20 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win 34–15–1 Charon Spain Decision (unanimous) EC: 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
Win 33–14–1 Ryan Bixler Submission (rear-naked choke) CFC 7: Fright Night 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) EC: Extreme Challenge 181 April 15, 2011 1 3:30 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 30–14–1 Aaron Derrow Decision (majority) Titan Fighting Championship 17 March 25, 2011 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 29–14–1 Deryck Ripley Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan Fighting Championship 16 January 28, 2011 2 2:19 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 28–14–1 Rod Montoya Submission (rear-naked choke) EC: 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) RG: Rochester Gladiators May 15, 2010 3 5:00 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win 26–13–1 Demi Deeds Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 37: Warlords March 5, 2010 1 4:54 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 25–13–1 Paul Bird Submission (rear-naked choke) MCC 24: Reloaded January 16, 2010 1 3:44 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 24–13–1 Ryan Williams Decision (unanimous) AMMA 4: 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 Fighting Championships 5 November 22, 2008 3 5:00 Alabama, United States
Loss 22–12 Yaotzin Meza Submission (guillotine choke) Evolution MMA October 4, 2008 2 2:08 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 22–11 Brandon Melendez Submission (guillotine choke) VFC 24: Revolution July 26, 2008 2 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 21–11 Ted Worthington Decision (unanimous) VFC 22: Ascension February 29, 2008 3 5:00 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 VFC 20: Aces September 7, 2007 1 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 19–10 Waylon Lowe Submission (punches) FF 12: Fightfest 12 May 12, 2007 1 3:07 Canton, Ohio, United States
Win 18–10 Dustin Neace Submission (punches) GFC 1: Genesis April 20, 2007 1 1:10 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 17–10 John Owens Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 18: Hitmen February 16, 2007 1 2:18 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 16–10 Vadim Ivanov TKO (punches) FF 10: Fightfest 10 November 25, 2006 2 1:12 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 15–10 Mike Bogner Submission (triangle choke) FF 8: Fightfest 8 October 20, 2006 1 4:20 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 14–10 Luke Caudillo Submission (guillotine choke) VFC 16: Kings September 9, 2006 2 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 13–10 Clay French Submission (rear-naked choke) EC 70: Extreme Challenge 70 August 26, 2006 1 3:34 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Win 13–9 Alex Carter Submission (neck crank) MCC 4: The Rematch July 15, 2006 2 0:22 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 12–9 Rocky Long Decision (unanimous) Diesel Fighting Championship 1 June 30, 2006 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 11–9 Luke Caudillo TKO (punches) VFC 13: Redemption May 13, 2006 2 4:59 North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Win 11–8 Mike Schoech KO (knee) AFC 6: Full Force March 24, 2006 N/A N/A Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 10–8 Kendrick Johnson Submission (punches) VFC 12: Warpath February 25, 2006 1 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 9–8 Rob Marcks TKO (punches) AFC 5: Lights Out January 6, 2006 2 N/A Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 8–8 Nathan Hardin KO (punch) AFC 4: New Hitter November 18, 2005 1 1:11 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 7–8 Brian Dunn Submission (rear-naked choke) AFC 3: Impact September 24, 2005 1 2:45 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 6–8 Alvin Robinson Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 19: Showdown September 10, 2005 2 1:14 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win 6–7 Sean Huffman Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 10: Championship X August 6, 2005 1 4:48 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 5–7 Hector Munoz Submission (armbar) Inferno Promotions: Meltdown July 22, 2005 1 0:43 Texas, United States
Loss 5–6 Donnie Liles Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 17: Unstoppable June 18, 2005 1 4:17 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win 5–5 Nick Dolucre TKO (punches) AFC 2: Bring it On June 11, 2005 1 4:40 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 4–5 Clay Guida Submission (arm-triangle choke) XKK: Des Moines May 20, 2005 3 3:22 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 4–4 Joe Mabin Submission (punches) XKK: Des Moines May 20, 2005 1 N/A Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 3–4 Rob Marcks Submission (punches) AFC 1: Takedown April 9, 2005 N/A N/A Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 2–4 Jake Hudson KO (punch) VFC 9: Madness March 5, 2005 1 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 1–4 Victor Moreno TKO (punches) EC 57: Extreme Challenge 57 May 6, 2004 1 4:49 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 1–3 Victor Moreno N/A POI: Point of Impact March 26, 2004 1 N/A Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss 1–2 Jason Ireland Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 6: Overload November 22, 2003 2 2:41 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 1–1 Luke Caudillo TKO (corner stoppage) VFC 6: Overload November 22, 2003 3 2:32 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 0–1 Demi Deeds TKO (punches) Gladiators 20 March 15, 2003 1 4:02 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Amateur mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
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[11] 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

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Professional record breakdown
4 matches 3 wins 1 loss
By knockout 2 1
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3–1 Stanislav Grosu TKO BKFC Fight Night: Omaha 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 May 13, 2022 1 0:34 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Alonzo "Zo Diddy" Martinez - Sherdog Profile". sherdog.com. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  2. ^ "Gladiators 20 Fight Card & Results". sherdog.com. March 15, 2003.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Thomas, Luke (2012-01-07). "Strikeforce Results: Estevan Payan Abuses Alonzo Martinez Over Three Rounds - MMA Nation". Mma.sbnation.com. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
  6. ^ "BKFC Fight Night 'Omaha' Results: Dyer Knocks Out Cochrane". Combat Press. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  7. ^ "BKFC 33 Results: Alexander Stops Beltran in Round 2". Combat Press. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  8. ^ "BKFC 43 full results, highlights: UFC vets Houston Alexander, Jimmie Rivera pick up wins". bloodyelbow.com. 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  9. ^ "BKFC FIGHT NIGHT OMAHA". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  10. ^ "BKFC Fight Night Omaha Results | BKFC". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  11. ^ "Xtreme Fight Championship 1 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
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