David Martinez splits with Combate World, goals of signing with UFC

David Martinez, considered one of Mexico’s finest skills as we speak, is one step nearer to attaining his final dream.

The 25-year-old bantamweight has parted methods along with his long-time promotion, Combate World, the place he was a dominant champion, and is on the lookout for a brand new house, particularly a spot on the UFC roster. Martinez (10-1) terminated his contract with the promotion final weekend, and his crew has already begun a seek for a possibility within the octagon.

“My persons are that chance, and so they’re seeking to see if they’ll get me a UFC contract – which is the place I wish to go,” Martinez advised MMA Junkie in Spanish. “However as of now, there’s nothing signed.”

Martinez is on a six-fight profitable streak, with 5 of these wins coming by stoppage. That run features a TKO win over former UFC fighter Francisco Rivera.

“The Black Spartan” is aware of there are a lot of choices as we speak in MMA, and that his companies could possibly be in excessive demand. But, though he’s not absolutely closed to different choices, he does wish to struggle for the UFC above anything.

“We all know that there are a lot of choices as we speak, however my reality is that my dream is to be within the UFC, in order that’s what we’re going for,” Martinez mentioned.

Martinez feels a bit of nervous entering into free company, however he’s additionally enthusiastic about what could are available his future. If the UFC had been to name, he assures that he’s greater than able to compete within the octagon and be part of his older sister Melissa Martinez as a part of the UFC roster.

“I really feel prepared, I really feel ready, and I’m bodily wholesome,” Martinez mentioned. “I’ve no accidents and the reality is that I’ve been coaching very onerous, and I really feel mentally and bodily in excellent kind. I can positively struggle there (within the UFC).