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1. Richie Martinez’s Details
Name | Richard Martinez |
Nickname | Boogeyman |
Born | Oceanside, California, America |
Date of Birth | July 28, 1984, |
Weight Division | Middleweight 77kg/170 lbs Welterweight |
Last Weigh-in | 169.8 lbs |
Reach | 76.5" (194 cm) |
Disclosed Career Earnings | N/A |
College | N/A |
Pro MMA Record | 3-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
Rank | Black Belt |
Last Fight | BRAVE CF 1 2023 |
Favorite Position | Japanese Necktie, Omoplata |
Head Coach | Eddie Bravo |
Lineage | Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie (Senior) > Hélio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Júnior > Jean Jaques Machado > Eddie Bravo > Richie Martinez |
Fighting out of | San Diego, California |
Team Association | 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu |
2. Richie Martinez's Biography
Richie Martinez is a highly accomplished black belt in jiu-jitsu. Born in California, Richie Martinez is also a representative of the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Academy. He is commonly named “Boogeyman” and holds the title of multiple-time EBI finalist. Richie Martinez belongs to the “Freak Brothers'' group, being the brother of another successful and skilled BJJ fighter, Geo Martinez.
2.1. Richie Martinez’s Early Life
Richie Martinez and his brother were raised by a single mother who was Miss Los Angeles and a Mexican Actress. Both Richie and Geo Martinez started their careers as breakdancers. They gained fame by participating in various b-boying breakdancing tournaments in different regions of California. Then in 2011, grappling grabbed Richie’s attention when he noticed his brother's victory at the Gracie Nationals Championship.
His brother so inspired Richie that he immediately decided to join the 10th Planet Vista Academy. Richie was trained there Under the supervision of Sean Bollinger, Richie underwent formal no-gi jiu-jitsu training. once a week. In the remaining days, Richie focused on improving his grappling skills, drilling challenging techniques at his home with his girlfriend. Once, Richie Martinez shared their career story in an interview. He said,
“When I first started Jiu-Jitsu, I had to drive for around one and a half or two hours just to go train, to the place where my brother and friends trained. So I was only able to make it to class once and sometimes twice a week if I was lucky.
But I wanted to get better, so what I did was that I would drill the same move I learned previously. And I would drill it with my girlfriend at the time – she is my wife now – because that was the only way I would get to train more often. I think it was a successful approach. It helped me understand the importance of drilling. But, at the same time, it was also a way to get my wife into Jiu-Jitsu. That has been awesome since she fell in love with BJJ as well – and she’s a brown belt now! With her hard work, he succeeded in achieving the brown belt.”
2.2. Richie Martinez’s Turning Point in BJJ
As Richie Martinez was a highly focused athlete and wanted to achieve more in jiu-jitsu, he decided to train at the 10th Planet headquarters, where Eddie Bravo was the main coach who taught advanced jiu-jitsu techniques to Richie. After gaining proficiency in BJJ, Richie made his first debut in 2013 in mixed martial arts and grappling. Richie competed in the Xplode Fight Series and got the victory in the first veto fights by applying the guillotine and rear naked choke techniques.
2.3. Richie Martinez’s Top Achievements
Richie Martinez competed in various top BJJ tournaments including Polaris, Metamoris, Quintet, and Submission Underground. Along with IBJJF tournaments, Richie showcased his incredible grappling skills in 5 professional fights in different promotions, such as Brave FC, Xplode FS Titan FC, etc.It is evident through these achievements that Richie’s entire grappling record is phenomenal. Richie used his favorite techniques, such as Omoplata and Japanese Necktie, to defeat various top BJJ fighters.
2.4. Richie Martinez’s Rank Advancement
Both Richie and Geo Martinez got supreme recognition in the grappling circuit. They opened their own 10th Planet Freaks gyms. Richie’s gym was located in San Diego, while Geo’s gym is in Oceanside, California. On January 3, 2015, at the grand opening ceremony of San Diego Academy, Eddie Bravo promoted Richie Martinez to black belt.
2.5. Richie Martinez’s Top Fight of All Time
The 2018 Quintet 2 was considered Richie’s top historic fight where he won against the famous fighter Kazushi Sakuraba. Richie attempted the Darce choke and submitted his opponent. Richie also defeated various top fighters in the NAGA World Championship using the signature Japanese Necktie.
2.6. Richie Martinez’s Professional Record
Richie Martinez holds the professional record of 31 wins with 20 losses in BJJ. Half of his submission wins were achieved via rear naked choke. Richie’s MMA record is also incredible with 3 wins by submission in under 60 seconds and 2 losses.
3. Richie Martinez's Top Historic Fights
3.1. Richie Martinez vs Craig Jones
In 2023 Quintet 4, an electrifying match occurred between Richie Martinez and Craig Jones. Both fighters performed in the battle spectacularly, but ultimately Craig Jones won the match via toe hold.
Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Stage | Weight Class |
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2023 | Quintet 4 | Craig Jones | Loss | Toe Hold | N/A | ABS |
3.2. Richie Martinez vs Jake Shields
In the 2020 Submission Underground 11, Richie Martinez faced Jake Shields. In an incredible battle between both top fighters, Richie won the match based on the EBI/OT.
Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Stage | Weight Class |
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2020 | SUG 11 | Jake Shields | Win | EBI/OT | SPF | ABS |
3.3. Don Stoner vs Richie Martinez
In the 2021 Submission Underground 23, Richie Martinez faced Don Stoner. Richie applied a Japanese Necktie, his signature submission technique, and won the match against Don Stoner.
Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Stage | Weight Class |
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2021 | SUG 23 | Don Stoner | Win | Japanese Necktie | SPF | ABS |
4. Richie Martinez's National and International Achievements
Year | Event | Medal/Position | Weight Division |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | EBI 1 | Silver | Welterweight |
2014 | NAGA Phoenix | Gold | 85 kg |
2015 | Onnit Invit. | Silver | ABS |
2015 | Kakuto Challenge | Silver | ABS |
2016 | Guatemala Open | Bronze | Middleweight |
2016 | NoGi Worlds | Silver | 83KG |
2017 | Sapateiro 6 | Bronze | ABS |
2018 | Subversiv | Silver | ABS |
2018 | Quintet 3 | Bronze | ABS |
4.1. Richie Martinez's Main Achievements (Black Belt)
Year | Event | Belt | Position |
---|---|---|---|
2016 Master 1 | IBJJF World No-Gi Championship | Black | 2nd |
2015 | Onnit Invitational | Black | 2nd |
2014 | NAGA Phoenix, AZ | Black | 1st |
2014 | NAGA Las Vegas, NV | Black | 1st |
2014 | EBI I Invitational | Black | 2nd |
5. Richie Martinez’s BJJ Professional Record Breakdown
62 Matches | 30 Wins | 22 Losses |
---|---|---|
By Points | 0 | 2 |
By Advantages | 0 | 0 |
By Submission | 24 | 18 |
By Decision | 0 | 1 |
By Penalties | 0 | 0 |
By EBI/OT | 7 | 1 |
Draw | 9 |
5.1. Methods of BJJ Submission W/L
Methods | 24 Wins | 18 Losses |
---|---|---|
JAPANESE NECKTIE | 5 | 0 |
OMOPLATA | 3 | 0 |
KIMURA | 1 | 2 |
KNEEBAR | 1 | 0 |
ARMLOCK | 1 | 0 |
SHOULDER LOCK | 1 | 0 |
CARNEY LOCK | 1 | 0 |
HEEL HOOK | 5 | 2 |
RNC | 2 | 0 |
OMOPLATA/RNC | 1 | 0 |
ARMBAR | 1 | 3 |
DARCE CHOKE | 1 | 0 |
VIOLIN ARMLOCK | 1 | 1 |
TOE HOLD | 0 | 2 |
OUTSIDE HEEL HOOK | 0 | 2 |
NORTH SOUTH CHOKE | 0 | 1 |
BOTINHA | 0 | 1 |
INSIDE HEEL HOOK | 0 | 3 |
TERRA FOOTLOCK | 0 | 1 |
6. Richie Martinez’s MMA Fight History
Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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Ahmed Amir | L | Punches | Brave CF 1: The Beginning | Welterweight | R1 | 2016 |
Le'Ville Simpson | L | Ground and Pound | Titan FC 30 | Welterweight | R1 | 2014 |
Julian Hernandez | W | Japanese Necktie | XFS: Twentynine Palms Fight Night | N/A | R1 | 2014 |
Edward Darby | W | Japanese Necktie | XFS: Fire | N/A | R1 | 2014 |
Phelan Fleming | W | Rear Naked Choke | XFS: Feast or Famine | N/A | R1 | 2013 |
Jeff Roman | W | Guillotine Choke | TUFF Welterweight Championship | Welterweight | R3 | 2013 |
Fred Bulletts | W | Rear Naked Choke | Tuff-N-Uff: Mayhem in Mesquite 2 | Welterweight | R1 | 2013 |
6.1 Submission Methods W/L
Methods | Wins | Losses |
---|---|---|
By Punches | 0 | 1 |
By Ground and Pound | 0 | 1 |
By Japanese Necktie | 2 | 0 |
By Rear Naked Choke | 2 | 0 |
By Guillotine Choke | 1 | 0 |
7. Richie Martinez’s BJJ Fight History
Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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Damien Nitkin | W | Carney lock | NAGA Las Vegas | Medium Heavyweight | 4F | 2014 |
Gary Cruz | W | Japanese necktie | NAGA Las Vegas | Medium Heavyweight | SF | 2014 |
Matt Kaiser | W | Kimura | EBI | Medium weight | 4F | 2014 |
John Morgan | W | Omoplata | EBI | Medium weight | R1 | 2014 |
Jake Swimney | W | Omoplata/RNC | EBI | Medium weight | SF | 2014 |
Joe Murphy | W | Japanese necktie | NAGA Phoenix | Medium Heavyweight | SF | 2014 |
Garry “Lion Killer” Tonon | L | Inside heel hook | EBI | Medium weight | F | 2014 |
Jose Cardinas | W | Japanese necktie | NAGA Phoenix | Medium Heavyweight | F | 2014 |
Dan Schon | D | --- | Elite Submission | Medium Heavyweight | SPF | 2014 |
Unknown | W | RNC | ADCC US Trials | Medium weight | R1 | 2015 |
AJ “Leão” Agazarm | L | Toe hold | ADCC US Trials | Medium weight | 8F | 2015 |
Darragh OConaill | L | North-south choke | EBI 3 | Medium weight | 4F | 2015 |
Julio Cordova | W | Kneebar | EBI 3 | Medium weight | R1 | 2015 |
Derrick Garza | W | Heel hook | Onnit Invit. | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
Jose Lianas | W | EBI/OT | Onnit Invit. | ABS | SF | 2015 |
Tex ‘’Aaron’’ Johnson | W | Heel hook | Kakuto Challenge | ABS | SF | 2015 |
Jose Portillo | L | Heel hook | Onnit Invit. | ABS | F | 2015 |
Blake Carroll | W | Heel hook | Kakuto Challenge | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
Karen darabedyan | L | Heel hook | Kakuto Challenge | ABS | F | 2015 |
Jimmy Friedrich | W | EBI/OT | EBI 6 | ABS | R1 | 2016 |
Ryan Robinson | W | Heel hook | FTW Pro 5 | ABS | SPF | 2016 |
Matheus “Gorilla” Diniz | L | Violin armlock | EBI 6 | ABS | 4F | 2016 |
Kevin Casey | D | --- | Metamoris 7 | ABS | SPF | 2016 |
John Combs | L | Armbar | Guatemala Open | Medium Heavyweight | SPF | 2016 |
Euclides Barboza | W | Japanese necktie | NoGi Worlds | Medium Heavyweight | SF | 2016 |
Leonardo Oliveira | W | Omoplata | NoGi Worlds | Medium Heavyweight | 4F | 2016 |
Alan Finfou | L | Pts: 10x0 | NoGi Worlds | Medium Heavyweight | F | 2016 |
Chase Davis | W | EBI/OT | Sapateiro 6 | ABS | R1 | 2017 |
Kevin Gallagher | W | EBI/OT | Sapateiro 6 | ABS | 4F | 2017 |
Daniel Hampton | W | Armbar | F2W 37 | ABS | SPF | 2017 |
Matthew Tesla | L | Outside heel hook | Sapateiro 6 | ABS | SF | 2017 |
Sergio Ardila | L | Botinha | EBI 11 | Medium weight | R1 | 2017 |
Marcelo Mafra | L | Referee Decision | FIVE Super League | ABS | SPF | 2017 |
Matheus “Gorilla” Diniz | L | Pts: 7x0 | Kasai Pro 2 | Medium Heavy weight | RR | 2018 |
Craig Jones | L | Inside heel hook | Kasai Pro 2 | Medium Heavy weight | 3RD | 2018 |
Pierre Leclerc | D | --- | Kasai Pro 2 | Medium Heavy weight | RR | 2018 |
Felipe “Gargamel” Mota | W | Armlock | Kasai Pro 2 | Medium Heavy weight | RR | 2018 |
Joao Assis | D | --- | Quintet II | ABS | N/A | 2018 |
Kazushi Sakuraba | W | Darce choke | Quintet II | ABS | N/A | 2018 |
Samir Abdolakder | W | Heel hook | Subversiv | ABS | SF | 2018 |
H. ‘Giraffe’ Rida | L | Armbar | Quintet II | ABS | N/A | 2018 |
DJ Jackson | L | Kimura | Subversiv | ABS | F | 2018 |
Marcin Held | W | Shoulder lock | Quintet 3 | ABS | SF | 2018 |
Craig Jones | L | Terra footlock | Quintet 3 | ABS | SF | 2018 |
Rafael Lovato | L | Kimura | World Festival | ABS | SPF | 2019 |
M. Perhavec | W | RNC | Polaris 10 | Medium Heavy weight | SPF | 2019 |
Gleison Tibau | W | DQ | KASAI SS Florida | Medium Heavy weight | SPF | 2019 |
Enrico “Teenage Phenom” Cocco | L | Inside heel hook | JitzKing | Medium Heavy weight | SPF | 2020 |
Jake Shields | W | EBI/OT | SUG | ABS | SPF | 2020 |
Kevin Casey | W | EBI/OT | SUG 16 | ABS | SPF | 2020 |
Ben Egli | W | EBI/OT | SUG 17 | ABS | SPF | 2020 |
Austin Vanderford | L | EBI/OT | SUG 13 | ABS | SPF | 2020 |
CB Dolloway | W | Violin armlock | SUG 20 | ABS | SPF | 2020 |
Mason Fowler | L | Armbar | SUG 21 | ABS | SPF | 2021 |
Don Stoner | W | Japanese necktie | SUG 23 | ABS | SPF | 2021 |
Ben Dyson | D | --- | Polaris Squads | ABS | RR | 2021 |
Dan Strauss | D | --- | Polaris Squads | ABS | RR | 2021 |
Isaque Bahiense | D | --- | Polaris 20 | ABS | RR | 2022 |
Rida ‘Giraffe’ Haisam | D | --- | Quintet 4 | ABS | NA | 2023 |
Kywan Gracie | D | --- | Polaris 20 | ABS | RR | 2022 |
Oliver Taza | L | Outside heel hook | UFC Invitational | ABS | 4F | 2022 |
Craig Jones | L | Toe hold | Quintet 4 | ABS | NA | 2023 |
8. Richie Martinez’s Top Fights
Richie Martinez vs Jeff Roman
Richie Martinez vs Fred Bulletts
Boogeyman Richie Martinez vs Edward Darby XFS Fire March 22, 2014
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