Mexican standout David Martinez splits with Combate World, desires of signing with UFC

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

The 25-year-old bantamweight has parted methods together with his long-time promotion, Combate World, the place he was a dominant champion, and is searching for a brand new residence, 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, they usually’re seeking to see if they will get me a UFC contract – which is the place I need to go,” Martinez told 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 lots of choices right now in MMA, and that his companies might be in excessive demand. But, though he’s not totally closed to different choices, he does need to battle for the UFC above anything.

“We all know that there are lots of choices right now, however my fact is that my dream is to be within the UFC, in order that’s what we’re going for,” Martinez stated.

Martinez feels a bit of nervous getting 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 a 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 stated. “I’ve no accidents and the reality is that I’ve been coaching very onerous, and I really feel mentally and bodily in superb type. I can undoubtedly battle there (within the UFC).