Early career Martinez started his professional career in 2009. He fought only for New Jersey and Pennsylvania-based promotions, as
Ring of Combat and
Locked in the Cage. In 2012, Martinez signed with
Bellator.
Bellator MMA Martinez was expected to make his promotional debut against TUF 12 competitor
Andy Main on April 13, 2012, at
Bellator 65. Martinez faced Casey Johnson on September 28, 2012, at
Bellator 74. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round. Martinez was expected to face Michael Phillips on April 4, 2013, at
Bellator 95. However, Phillips was replaced by Michael Hess due to undisclosed reasons. He won via ground-and-pound knockout in the first round. Martinez faced
Kevin Roddy on November 15, 2013, at
Bellator 108. He won the fight via submission due to a rear-naked choke in round one. Martinez faced
Goiti Yamauchi in the quarterfinal match of
Bellator season ten featherweight tournament on February 28, 2014, at
Bellator 110. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Martinez faced
Desmond Green in the tournament semifinals at
Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and later announced his retirement. ==Mixed martial arts record==