# Alonzo Martinez

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.

## Mixed martial arts career

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. 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

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. 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. He won via rear-naked choke.

### Strikeforce

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.

## Bare-knuckle boxing
### Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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.
Martinez next fought Jordan Christensen at BKFC 33: Omaha on November 18, 2022 and won by unanimous decision.
Martinez fought Jeremy Sauceda at BKFC 43: Omaha on May 19, 2023 and won by technical knockout as a result of a corner stoppage.
Martinez faced Stanislav Grosu at BKFC Fight Night: Omaha on May 17, 2024. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.
Martinez is scheduled to face Kurtis Ellis on April 18, 2025 at BKFC Fight Night: Omaha.

## Mixed martial arts record

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 | 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

Professional record breakdown :
| 3 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 2–0 (1) | Ali ILeiwi | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Fight Championship 1 | 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

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 |
| 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 |